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Step 1
A high quality sushi knife is traditionally made of high carbon steel. Sushi knives made from Japanese steel are well regarded. If you can afford it purchase a blade from a Japanese manufacturer. The traditional handle is round wood and tapered towards the blade.
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Step 2
There are many styles of sushi knives that are for specific jobs. The most commonly used sushi knife for all purpose use is a sashimi knife. It has a long, thin blade. If you are looking to purchase just one sushi knife this would be the one.
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Step 3
The price range for sushi knives is enormous. You can buy them from approximately $25 up to over $1000. The knives on the lowest end are poor quality, will not be as sharp, and will not hold their edge. They will not be any more useful to you than a western style knife. Select a price point where you will be comfortable, buy the best that you can afford.
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Step 4
A sushi knife must be sharpened on a sharpening stone. You cannot use a mechanical sharpener as they are set up to sharpen both sides of the blade. This will ruin the sushi blade. When you purchase your sushi knife it is a good idea to buy a sharpening stone at the same time.
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Step 5
The most important step in selecting sushi knives is to buy from a reputable dealer. The only way to know that you are buying high quality steel or Japanese steel is to buy from a trusted source or to have already researched brands. Korin is very well known as a source to buy from. They also have their own line. A link is provided in the resource section.
Comments
mikeru said
on 11/17/2009 its all true thx
offgrid said
on 1/12/2009 I Luv sushi. Good article. 5 *
didimay said
on 1/11/2009 Thanks for the tip, didn't know this either.