reputable sushi blades and brands?
what are some of the most reputable Japanese blade brands? What would be some of the brands that would be of the highest price and quality, and what would be a brand (and type of knife, preferably a sashimi slicer) that would be avalable to offer the most bang for the buck?
I like to use Kershaw Shun knifes. They have reasonably priced models as well as expensive ones. My sashami knife was about 150.00. You can find pretty good deals on ebay. They offer pakkaa wood handles that are infused with resin making them sanitary as well as super strong.
the following is from cutleryandmore.com
The Kershaw Shun Chef’s Knife is ideal for chopping, dicing, cutting and slicing. This stunningly beautiful line of classic cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times. In addition, the black Pakkawood handles provide the beauty of genuine wood, but since the wood is impregnated with a waterproof resin- they are as durable as plastic. VG-10 Stainless steel is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side, producing a 33-layer rust-free Damascus look with a Rockwell rating of 61. VG-10 “Super steel” is composed of Carbon, Chromium, Cobalt, Manganese, Molybdenum, Silicon and Vanadium. Shun Classic features Ebony-black Pakkawood handles and end caps. Dishwasher safe, Made in Japan, Lifetime Warranty.
Shun Classic also features our uniquely stable “D” shape handle design. The “D” Shape handle prevents the knife from twisting in your hand and designed to fit the way your hand curves comfortably around the handle for complete control. The asymmetrical bolster is ground out more on the right side to provide proper finger placement and an easy, secure grip. The knives balance perfectly, with the pivot point just ahead of where the handle sweeps out of the blade.
Kershaw Knives, Ltd. designs and manufactures tools that customers are proud to own, carry, and use. Since 1974, Kershaw’s dedication to quality has led to a worldwide reputation for performance and innovation. From state-of-the-art manufacturing to advanced materials, customers rely on Kershaw for products that provide “Technology with an Edge.” Today, Kershaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kai Corporation- for over 90 years, Japan’s premier blade producer. Lai’s innovative approach to product development has resulted in over 10,000 superior products. Led by CEO Koji Endo, Kai continues to expand its product lines and international trade, as well as earning the admiration and trust of its industry and customers.
Sashimi Knife and Salmon slicing
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Unicorn (Kaku-uma) Stainless Steel Sushi Sashimi Yanagi Knife 220mm/8 5/8 $59.99 Yanagiba Knife, also known as Masamoto, ideal for preparing Sashimi, sliced raw fish and seafood. Used widely in the Kansai region surrounding Osaka, in western Japan. The length of the knife is suitable to fillet medium sized fish. Blade: 8 5/8″ long, Overall length: 13 3/4″… |
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Thunder Group JAS014300 12 Japanese Sashimi Knives $89.99 Stainless steel blades, with riveted wooden handle. Finely slices sashimi into the required texture. Makes a great tool for sushi bars. Lengths ranges from 8 1/2″ to 12″. A stainless steel blade attached to a riveted wooden handle makes the perfect knife for sashimi preparation. It finely slices sashimi into perfect portions for an enjoyable meal. It’s definitely a great tool for sushi bars. Japa… |
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10-3/4 Sashimi Knife $82.00 Japanese Sashimi Knives (JAS014270) brought to you by Thunder Group. This knife slices sashimi into the required texture and is made with a riveted wooden handle. Some general good practices and safety measures for maintaining your knives: A sharp knife is safer than a dull one because it requires less pressure in cutting, (also the knife will not slip as easily and your hand will not tire as quic… |
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Seaweed Nori for Sushi Making – 50 Full Size Sheets + 1 Sushi Mat $7.99 Seaweed nori for sushi making – 50 full size sheets + 1 sushi mat is one of the easist ways to eat seaweed. Nori is best used to wrap around small rice balls which are then dipped in shoyu. After soaking, Nori can be added to soup or used as a salad ingredient…. |
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Hime Powdered Wasabi (Japanese Horseradish) – 1 oz. $2.98 Just add water to make wasabi paste served with sushi!… |
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Takumi White Shoyu Japanese White Soy Sauce 375 ml (12 oz.) $14.99 Takumi White Soy Sauce is a rare ingredient with a long tradition in Japan. Light amber in color and clearer and thinner than dark soy sauce, it infuses flavor without darkening the color of foods. Ideal accompaniment to shashimi and sushi. a subtle addition to seafood delicacies, clear soups, tofu, and organic vegetables. Combine with restraint with olive oil, white wine, vinegar or herbs to crea… |
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Single Sashimi $5.49 The third book in the Sushi series reunites four cousins—Lex Trish Jennifer and Venus—for romance with the spice of ginger. In the world of video games innovation is king. And Venus Chau has been reigning queen one of the high-powered developers in the industry. But Venus also has a reputation for not being the easiest person to work with. After her massive weight loss at age twenty-five that turned her from a geeky blimp into JLo CEO Drake Yu tried to force her to use her looks to benefit his company and Venus has never forgiven him. Now Drake needs her expertise for his sister’s startup and is asking for a second chance. Grandma bribes Venus to do this favor for Drake’s wealthy family with an introduction to an investor for Venus’s game development company. They form an uneasy truce for the next few months. But one wild youth group a two-faced assistant and Grandma’s determined match-making threaten to make them both fail—or go insane. And Venus discovers that even a wounded heart can undergo a beautiful transformation … Venus Chau is a high-powered video game developer. Now she might be working for the man she’s always hated … but what if he’s no longer the man she thought she knew? The third book in the Sushi series offers romance with the spice of ginger. |
