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Here are some common Japanese Kitchen Knife Terms:

Santoku: Means "three virtues". This knife is lightweight, has a thin blade and is used in Japan as an all purpose knife like a chef's knife is used in the west.

Usuba: Also known as nakiri. This is a double beveled mini cleaver with a classic rectangular shape. Preferred for cutting very thin slices of fish or vegetables.

Deba Knife: Means "pointed carver" and is thicker and heavier than the the santoku knife and is often used as a all purpose chef's knife.

Sashim Knife : This is a very long slicing knife that is specifically designed to cut fish for sushi. The knife typically has a single sided bevel. These knives are mostly used by professional sushi chefs.