Hiraki Type Japanese Kitchen Knife Definition

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Hiraki ( 開包丁)
- Also Hiraki Bocho. Another name for Kaisaki - shellfish paring knife. Hiraki itself refers to the technique of filleting the fish and butterflying them. See Kaisaki.

Characteristics

  • Typically a Single Grind knife.
  • Common Blade Length - 90-120mm(3.54-4.72")
  • Blade Length Range - 90-120mm(3.54-4.72")


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