Most modern kitchen knives are sharpened evenly on both sides, making most knives good for both right-handed and left-handed users. Traditional styles of Japanese kitchen knives are single beveled, meaning they are only sharpened on one side.
The average single bevel knife is designed to be held in the right hand. For those who are left-handed, it is important to use a left-handed knife.
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