KAMATA

Terminology

Core

The core (nakago) is the hollow part inside the handle of a knife. The core is designed to reduce t…
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Cutting Edge

Kireha is a term used to describe the cutting edge of a knife or blade. It is the main part of the …
Terminology

Shinogi

Shinogi" is a technical term for knives, Japanese swords, and other cutting tools, and refers to a …
Terminology

Jiai

Jiai" is a technical term for knives, Japanese swords, and other cutlery, and refers to the conditi…
Terminology

Kuchi-wa

The "muzzle" is the metal ring-shaped part at the joint between the handle and the blade of a knife…
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Yasugi Steel

Yasugi Hagane" is a Japanese steel material sometimes used in the production of kitchen knives and …
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Strain Removal

Strain Removal" refers to the process of removing distortion and strain from the blade caused by fo…
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Tsuchime

Tsuchime" refers to the fine hammered pattern that remains on forged blades in the manufacture of k…
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Forging

Forging" refers to one of the key steps in the knife and blade manufacturing process when forging a…
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Mirror Finish

Mirror finishing is one of the polishing techniques applied to kitchen knives and blades. This fini…
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