Reddit mentions of Happy Sales HSSR400, Japanese Long Sashimi Sushi Knife 210 mm

I actually opted to not get this one and instead decided to get this sashimi knife.

I have no regrets.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000WQ00GQ/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/177-3204922-2774964

Depends which part of the country asia you're looking to explore. It's a big country, that asia.

That said, i don't remember the last time I had fried rice, but i do love making sushi. For rolls, you need a rolling mat. for nigiri, you just use your hands. Good sharp knife is essential, and I've heard from a sushi chef who uses a $12 yanagiba, which is now 10 bucks.

just find something in your price range on Amazon. I have this knife and for the price, it's not bad at all. Takes a good edge.

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You could consider getting a yanagiba for sushi/sashimi, which would work much better than a serrated/chef's knife. As others have mentioned, wetting the knife is essential to prevent sticking.

To me the bare minimum would be:

• A pot to cook rice in.
  
• A wooden bowl to cool it.
  
• Cellophane to roll it.
  
• Fake crab and/or smoked salmon for fillings.
  
• An okay knife for cutting.
  
  
  A sushi rice bowl is called a hangiri. They are cheap on the internet and so can be the sushi knives.
  
  I think keeping it simple and cheap in the beginning is best because you'll probably make a lot of mistakes. Cheap mistakes are easier to live with.

http://www.amazon.com/Sekizo-Yanagiba-Sashimi-Knife-210mm/dp/B000WQ00GQ