{"title":"Japanese Knives with Damascus Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eDamascus finish features flowing, marbled patterns created by layering hard and soft steels. Inspired by techniques like \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003e\u003cem\u003esuminagashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (“floating ink”), it adds visual and artistic value to a knife. While it doesn’t affect cutting performance, Damascus is one of the most admired finishes in Japanese blades, with each smith creating unique wave-like or raindrop patterns — often with poetic names like amatsubu.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tanaka-deba-damascus-165mm","title":"Tanaka Deba Damascus 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeba, a heavy traditional Japanese knife for rougher tasks made by the one and only \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/blacksmith-shigeki-tanaka\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShigeki Tanaka\u003c\/a\u003e. The knife is chisel ground (single bevel) and is suitable only for right-handed users. The blade is forged in Aogami #2 Blue steel and contains a large, round, traditional handle made of magnolia wood. On top is a 17-layer gorgeous Damascus pattern which makes this Deba a one-of-a-kind!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable performance of kitchen knives may well be a synonym for Shigeki Tanaka. This young skilled craftsman that can boast with his radical design and mastery makes knives that are beloved by people all over the world. Shigeki Tanaka is the fourth generation blacksmith. Due to his excellent knife-making skills, Shigeki Tanaka is one of the most recognizable blacksmiths in the city of Miki.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39071734153,"sku":"06010109324","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/TanakaDebaDamascus165mm_06010109324.jpg?v=1610017423"},{"product_id":"tanaka-deba-135mm","title":"Tanaka Deba Damascus 135mm (5.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeba, a heavy traditional Japanese knife for rougher tasks made by the one and only \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/blacksmith-shigeki-tanaka\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShigeki Tanaka\u003c\/a\u003e. The knife is chisel ground (single bevel) and is suitable only for right-handed users. The blade is forged in Aogami #2 Blue steel and contains a large, round, traditional handle. On top is a 17-layer gorgeous Damascus pattern which makes this Deba a one-of-a-kind!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable performance of kitchen knives may well be a synonym for Shigeki Tanaka. This young skilled craftsman that can boast with his radical design and mastery makes knives that are beloved by people all over the world. Shigeki Tanaka is the fourth generation blacksmith. Due to his excellent knife-making skills, Shigeki Tanaka is one of the most recognizable blacksmiths in the city of Miki.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3864270372904,"sku":"06010140575","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/TanakaDebaDamascus135mm_06010140575.jpg?v=1610017673"},{"product_id":"tojiro-gyuto-kuro-uchi-210mm","title":"Tojiro Atelier Gyuto Kuro-uchi 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-forged gyuto presents the top level of TOJIRO’s offer of multi-purpose, medium-sized kitchen knives. The excellent VG-10 core is hand-forged using the traditional method into a beautiful 63-layer Damascus pattern with black kuro-uchi patina. The handle is carefully made of black\/green micarta with special handmade bronze fastening pins. Suitable for a demanding chef for home or professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is packaged in a traditional Japanese paulownia wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8242829656152,"sku":"01010312066","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Gyuto_Kuro-uchi_210mm_8.3__01010312066.jpeg?v=1740397770"},{"product_id":"tojiro-petty-damascus-150mm","title":"Tojiro Petty Damascus 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO Petty Damascus 150mm knife is a versatile knife for both home and professional use. Petty knife, sometimes also referred as paring or utility, is a smaller version of the Gyuto (Chef's knife), and is used for all sorts of delicate tasks where a larger knife would be unwieldy. Petty knives are used for peeling, paring, decorating, cutting out cores of apple quarters, removing eyes from potatoes, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petty knife is part of the TOJIRO's Pro DP Damascus knife series, featuring a popular VG-10 core steel, clad into 37 layers of softer Damascus steel. Damascus pattern formed on the blade is called “Kasumi-Nagashi” and belongs into the group of traditional Japanese Kasumi patterns.\u003cbr\u003e☝️ Please note that the Damascus pattern on this knife is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e as pronounced\/visible as with other knives on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA durable and fairly light stamina wood handle is used, allowing for an ergonomic and fatigue-less grip. It features a stainless bolster and three rivets for a secure handle fixation, reducing the possibility for cracks in the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12237247086680,"sku":"01010707011","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/F-651.jpg?v=1740397765"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-hybrid-splash-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Hybrid Splash 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Hybrid Splash is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e pronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka wood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 227px; top: 980.708px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 227px; top: 980.708px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12804253810776,"sku":"17010810667","price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Splash_180mm_7.1__17010810667.jpeg?v=1537271450"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-damascus-flame-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Damascus Flame 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Damascus Flame is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang Santoku, attached to the ergonomic red pakkawood handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 202px; top: 917.042px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815193702488,"sku":"17010810401","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Damascus_Flame_180mm_7.1__17010810401.jpeg?v=1537426555"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-hybrid-splash-210mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Hybrid Splash 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Gyuto Hybrid Splash is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815303082072,"sku":"17010312668","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Gyuto_Splash_210mm_8.3__17010312668.jpeg?v=1537428925"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-damascus-flame-210mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang gyuto, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815406596184,"sku":"17010312404","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Gyuto_Damascus_Flame_210mm_8.3__17010312404.jpeg?v=1748938121"},{"product_id":"tojiro-petty-black-damascus-90mm","title":"Tojiro Petty Black Damascus 90mm (3.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO Petty Black Damascus 90mm, sometimes also called a paring knife, is a small and highly versatile kitchen knife. Paring knives offer more dexterity, precision, and maneuverability than the larger, multi-purpose knives, therefore its main tasks are peeling, slicing, and trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TOJIRO SHIPPU Black collection is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\"\u003ethe same in shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the original light colored Shippu series, but very noticeably differs from it with the black look of the handle and the blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade’s core is made out of VG-10 (61 HRC) steel and is fortified by 36 layered Damascus pattern. The black sheen and enhanced lines of the Damascus are a result of processing the blade with black iron oxide. The edge is angled at 15 degrees which improves cutting agility and ease of sharpening\/honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese handle also contributes to the character of this collection. It’s made of burnt chestnut wood and reinforced with a sturdy resin ferrule. The wood is beautified and protected with a transparent stain to enhance its water-resistance. Additionally, a fire surface treatment improves its water resistance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe handle has an emphasized angle for a better grip, which makes it more suitable for right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the TOJIRO's Shippu Black Damascus series we currently also carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-knives\/products\/tojiro-petty-black-damascus-130mm\"\u003eTOJIRO PETTY BLACK DAMASCUS 130MM (5.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-knives\/products\/tojiro-gyuto-black-damascus-210mm\"\u003eTOJIRO GYUTO BLACK DAMASCUS 210MM (8.3\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-knives\/products\/tojiro-santoku-black-damascus-165mm\"\u003eTOJIRO SANTOKU BLACK DAMASCUS 165MM (6.5\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? 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A must-have knife in every kitchen since it is used for peeling, paring and decorating food. Good performing VG-10 steel with the hardness of 61 HRC is clad into 36 layers of softer stainless steel, featuring a beautiful Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade extends into a traditional Japanese round Wa handle made of magnolia wood with a buffalo horn ferrule. The handle has an emphasized angle for a better grip, which makes it more suitable for \u003cspan\u003eright-handed users\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the TOJIRO's Shippu Damascus series we currently also carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tojiro-petty-damascus-90mm\"\u003eTOJIRO PETTY DAMASCUS 90MM (3.5\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tojiro-santoku-damascus-165mm\"\u003eTOJIRO SANTOKU DAMASCUS 165MM (6.5\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. 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Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12847909011544,"sku":"01010706014","price":102.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Petty_Damascus_130mm_5.1__01010706014.jpeg?v=1740397752"},{"product_id":"tojiro-petty-damascus-90mm","title":"Tojiro Petty Damascus 90mm (3.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO Petty Damascus 90mm, sometimes also called a paring knife, is a small and highly versatile kitchen knife. Paring knives offer more dexterity, precision, and maneuverability than the larger, multi-purpose knives, therefore its main tasks are peeling, slicing, and trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO manufactures these blades from the good performing VG-10 steel with the hardness of 61 HRC, which is clad into 36 layers of softer stainless steel, featuring a beautiful Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade extends into a traditional Japanese round Wa handle made of magnolia wood with a buffalo horn ferrule. The handle has an emphasized angle for a better grip, which makes it more suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eright-handed users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the TOJIRO's Shippu Damascus series we currently also carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-knives\/products\/tojiro-petty-black-damascus-130mm\"\u003eTOJIRO PETTY BLACK DAMASCUS 130MM (5.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tojiro-santoku-damascus-165mm\"\u003eTOJIRO SANTOKU DAMASCUS 165MM (6.5\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12847973924952,"sku":"01010726015","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Petty_Damascus_90mm_3.5__FD-591.jpeg?v=1740397750"},{"product_id":"tojiro-santoku-damascus-165mm","title":"Tojiro Santoku Damascus 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO Santoku Damascus is a great choice if you are looking for a multi-purpose knife for your kitchen. It features a slightly wider blade than the most common Santoku-shaped knives, therefore it will excel at cutting vegetables, but will also perform well with cutting smaller to medium-sized pieces of meat and fish. The excellent VG-10 steel with the hardness of 61 HRC is clad into 62 layers of softer stainless steel with the Damascus pattern, making every knife a unique looking piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade extends into a traditional Japanese round Wa handle made of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emagnolia wood with a buffalo horn ferrule. The handle has an emphasized angle for a better grip, which makes it more suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eright-handed users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the TOJIRO's Shippu Damascus series we currently also carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tojiro-petty-damascus-130mm\"\u003eTOJIRO PETTY DAMASCUS 130MM (5.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tojiro-petty-damascus-90mm\"\u003eTOJIRO PETTY DAMASCUS 90MM (3.5\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12847994142808,"sku":"01010809003","price":167.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Santoku_Damascus_165mm_6.5__01010809003.jpeg?v=1740397747"},{"product_id":"kato-nakiri-damascus-165mm","title":"Kato Nakiri Damascus 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eKato Nakiri Damascus is a great looking piece. Highly polished blade makes the both wavy and circular Damascus pattern stick out in all its glory. Nakiri is a double bevel version of the traditional Japanese knife Usuba (which are traditionally single bevel). These knives are made for one task only - cutting vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimi Kato, a relatively young blacksmith from the famous Takefu village, known for many skilled blacksmiths, gave the blade a Western-type, durable red\u0026amp;black pakka wood handle. The handle was attached to the blade with three stainless pins and features a stainless bolster for a smooth transition from the handle to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NpbXmSTmLt4\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12901099602008,"sku":"29010609695","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Kato_Nakiri_Damascus_165mm_6.5__29010609695.jpeg?v=1538573189"},{"product_id":"tanaka-gyuto-r2-damascus-210mm","title":"Tanaka Gyuto R2 Damascus 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTanaka Gyuto R2 Damascus is Shigeki Tanaka's top-of-the-line kitchen knife. This is a very rare piece. Not only is the R2 powder steel one of the best steels to make kitchen knives of, but the looks of this special Tanaka are simply special. Very pronounced, black-ish 33 layers of Damascus pattern on the blade, attached on a yo-style (Western) micarta handle for durability, connected with a stainless bolster for a more comfortable grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e210mm (8.3\") long gyuto is the perfect choice for chefs who want to wield a real hand-forged Japanese knife made of powder steel which delivers that smooth, fine sharpness. The shape and length are best suited for a main multi-purpose Chef's knife which will excel at all types of cutting techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR2 steel, sometimes also known under the name SG2, contains around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25 - 1.45% of carbon (C), a key element of strength,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.80 - 2.20% of vanadium (V), crucial for the ability to increase the hardness of steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.00 - 18.00% of chromium (Cr), which protects the blade from developing rust,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.30 - 3.30% of molybdenum (Mo), which helps to maintain hardness and strength at temperature changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, very hard steel which will keep a smooth, sharp edge for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife comes with a traditional Japanese \u003cspan\u003ekiri\u003c\/span\u003e wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19644035399768,"sku":"06010312576","price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tanaka_Gyuto_R2_Damascus_210mm_8.3__06010312576.jpg?v=1550160201"},{"product_id":"saji-bunka-rainbow-damascus-170mm","title":"Saji Bunka Rainbow Damascus 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThird-generation blacksmith Takeshi Saji from the famous Takefu Knife Village created a masterpiece with his new Rainbow Damascus limited edition series (we only got 2pcs of each). These knives could very well be a collector's item, although we believe that any knife should be used for its primary function, no matter how good it looks. So, you can keep them behind glass, or use them in your kitchen, just keep in mind that these knives are very special pieces of tools\/art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunka shape of the blade a multi-purpose shape, you'll be able to cut veggies, meat and fish with it. Due to its relatively flat belly it will perform best as a chopper, while the pointy tip will be useful for detailed work and cutting fish or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaji Bunka Rainbow Damascus 170mm (6.7\") is definitely not just a looker. If you check under the hood, you will find some amazing specs there too. The core of this knife is made of the high-carbon Aogami #2 (Blue) steel, tempered to around 62-63 HRC, which was clad into layers of rust-resistant stainless steel, to which brass and copper were added to get this beautiful \u003cstrong\u003erainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e colors and \u003cb\u003eDamascus\u003c\/b\u003e pattern from which these knives got their name. So, you get a package of the high-carbon steel core, clad into layers of softer stainless steel, getting the best of both worlds. Aogami #2 is among the best Japanese steels around since it holds a sharp edge for a long time and is at the same time very easy to resharpen, but needs a lot of maintenance (wiping it dry after every use and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eoiling the blade\u003c\/a\u003e), otherwise it develops rust extremely fast. But since the outer layers are stainless, it means the blade will be more forgiving and won't rust immediately if you'll forget to oil it (but please don't).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Western style (Yo) handle is made of very dense and durable ironwood. The blade is secured to the handle with 3 stainless pins, the middle one features a mosaic design for the extra lavish look! A stainless bolster was added for comfortable grip and balance. The knife is safely stored in a traditional Japanese wooden box with a burned Saji's trademark kanji characters on the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this knife is a great example of usable art!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20047962013784,"sku":"19011625738","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Saji_Bunka_Rainbow_Damascus_170mm_6.7.jpeg?v=1567652199"},{"product_id":"saji-gyuto-rainbow-damascus-210mm","title":"Saji Gyuto Rainbow Damascus 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThird-generation blacksmith Takeshi Saji from the famous Takefu Knife Village created a masterpiece with his new Rainbow Damascus limited edition series (we only got 2pcs of each). 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If you check under the hood, you will find some amazing specs there too. The core of this knife is made of the high-carbon Aogami #2 (Blue) steel, tempered to around 62-63 HRC, which was clad into layers of rust-resistant stainless steel, to which brass and copper were added to get this beautiful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolors and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamascus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epattern from which these knives got their name. So, you get a package of the high-carbon steel core, clad into layers of softer stainless steel, getting the best of both worlds. Aogami #2 is among the best Japanese steels around since it holds a sharp edge for a long time and is at the same time very easy to resharpen, but needs a lot of maintenance (wiping it dry after every use and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eoiling the blade\u003c\/a\u003e),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eotherwise\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit develops rust extremely fast. But since the outer layers are stainless, it means the blade will be more forgiving and won't rust immediately if you'll forget to oil it (but please don't).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Western style (Yo) handle is made of very dense and durable ironwood. The blade is secured to the handle with 3 stainless pins, the middle one features a mosaic design for the extra lavish look! A stainless bolster was added for comfortable grip and balance. The knife is safely stored in a traditional Japanese wooden box with a burned Saji's trademark kanji characters on the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this knife is a great example of usable art!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20049483989080,"sku":"19010312739","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Saji_Gyuto_Rainbow_Damascus_210mm_8.3__19010312739.jpeg?v=1567652265"},{"product_id":"saji-petty-rainbow-damascus-135mm","title":"Saji Petty Rainbow Damascus 135mm (5.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThird-generation blacksmith Takeshi Saji from the famous Takefu Knife Village created a masterpiece with his new Rainbow Damascus limited edition series (we only got 2pcs of each). These knives could very well be a collector's item, although we believe that any knife should be used for its primary function, no matter how good it looks. So, you can keep them behind glass, or use them in your kitchen, just keep in mind that these knives are very special pieces of tools\/art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetty knives are basically a smaller version of Gyutos (Chef's knives), intended for all those smaller tasks where larger knives are deemed unwieldy. A must-have knife in every kitchen since it is used for peeling, paring and decorating food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaji Petty Rainbow Damascus 135mm (5.3\") is definitely not just a looker. If you check under the hood, you will find some amazing specs there too. 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Aogami #2 is among the best Japanese steels around since it holds a sharp edge for a long time and is at the same time very easy to resharpen, but needs a lot of maintenance (wiping it dry after every use and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eoiling the blade\u003c\/a\u003e),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eotherwise\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit develops rust extremely fast. But since the outer layers are stainless, it means the blade will be more forgiving and won't rust immediately if you'll forget to oil it (but please don't).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Western style (Yo) handle is made of very dense and durable ironwood. The blade is secured to the handle with 3 stainless pins, the middle one features a mosaic design for the extra lavish look! A stainless bolster was added for comfortable grip and balance. The knife is safely stored in a traditional Japanese wooden box with a burned Saji's trademark kanji characters on the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this knife is a great example of usable art!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20049738235992,"sku":"19010706737","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Saji_Petty_Rainbow_Damascus_135mm_5.3__19010706737.jpeg?v=1553533564"},{"product_id":"saji-sujihiki-rainbow-damascus-240mm","title":"Saji Sujihiki Rainbow Damascus 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThird-generation blacksmith Takeshi Saji from the famous Takefu Knife Village created a masterpiece with his new Rainbow Damascus limited edition series (we only got 2pcs of each). 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The core of this knife is made of the high-carbon Aogami #2 (Blue) steel, tempered to around 62-63 HRC, which was clad into layers of rust-resistant stainless steel, to which brass and copper were added to get this beautiful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolors and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamascus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epattern from which these knives got their name. So, you get a package of the high-carbon steel core, clad into layers of softer stainless steel, getting the best of both worlds. Aogami #2 is among the best Japanese steels around since it holds a sharp edge for a long time and is at the same time very easy to resharpen, but needs a lot of maintenance (wiping it dry after every use and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eoiling the blade\u003c\/a\u003e),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eotherwise\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit develops rust extremely fast. But since the outer layers are stainless, it means the blade will be more forgiving and won't rust immediately if you'll forget to oil it (but please don't).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Western style (Yo) handle is made of very dense and durable ironwood. The blade is secured to the handle with 3 stainless pins, the middle one features a mosaic design for the extra lavish look! A stainless bolster was added for comfortable grip and balance. The knife is safely stored in a traditional Japanese wooden box with a burned Saji's trademark kanji characters on the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this knife is a great example of usable art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20050420400216,"sku":"19011016740","price":620.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Saji_Sujihiki_Rainbow_Damascus_240mm_9.5__19011016740.jpeg?v=1567652228"},{"product_id":"bunka-black-damascus-165mm","title":"Bunka Black Damascus 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunka Black Damascus\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second knife we designed. We've learned many intricate little details about Japanese knives and the people who love using them, so designing a knife felt like a natural progression for us. Handing over our new knife idea to a skilled Japanese blacksmith was a no brainer - nothing can beat the centuries-old experience of forging swords and knives, so Bunka Black Damascus, like all knives in our shop, is made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBunka Black Damascus embodies all of our knowledge and years of experience presenting Japanese kitchen knives to knife lovers around the world. She already has a special place in our kitchen (and in our hearts 😍), and we hope it will soon find a special place in your kitchen too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBunka Black Damascus is a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-purpose knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for cutting veggies, meat and fish. Primarily designed for use in home kitchens, although we are sure it will be wielded by many professional chefs that want to have a shorter, more agile multi-purpose knife at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (V for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVanadium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, G for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"gold\" as in \"gold standard\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V)  and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe excellent VG-10 steel with the hardness of 60-61 HRC is clad into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e32 layers of softer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estainless steel (san-mai damascus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBunka Black Damascus features a 165mm (6.5\") long blade, clad in what is called Black Damascus. A \u003cstrong\u003e33-layered \u003c\/strong\u003eDamascus cladding means every piece has a unique pattern on the blade, making every knife one-of-a-kind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003e double bevel (50\/50 symmetrical) \u003c\/a\u003eblade. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe extremely thin profile of the blade (spine thickness at 1.8mm) and hard Japanese steel will deliver a smooth and long-lasting sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle attached to the knife followed the same logic as the blade - universal and easy to maintain. A beautiful, dark brown, octagonal-shaped Pakka wood handle sits well in your hands regardless if you are left- or right-handed. Pakka wood is a mixture of laminated wood and epoxy resin which is highly durable and will not get stained easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSuncraft is a family company spanning four generations and specializing in the production of kitchen tools. The smithy was founded in 1948 and is located in a thriving manufacturing area of Seki in Gifu prefecture, where steelwork dates back to the times of the Samurai warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSTOM SAYA:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also made a custom-fit \u003ca href=\"\/products\/saya-bunka-160mm-knife-sheath\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esaya (knife sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eincluded\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eprice \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be ordered separately. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSayas are hand-made from walnut wood, so the pattern and colors are slightly different with every piece, as it can be seen on the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZNsavSrDMMU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suncraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20652830556248,"sku":"18011609792","price":215.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Bunka_Black_Damascus_160mm_6.3__front_18011609792.jpeg?v=1616484173"},{"product_id":"tanaka-yanagiba-damascus-240mm","title":"Tanaka Yanagiba Damascus 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTanaka Yanagiba Damascus 240mm is a traditional Japanese knife. Due to its long and thin blade it is mainly u\u003cspan\u003esed for cutting thin slices of raw fish (ideal for sushi lovers), and also for cutting large pieces of meat (eg steaks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is chisel ground (single bevel) and is suitable \u003cstrong\u003eonly for right-handed users\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blade is forged in Aogami #2 Blue steel, one of the most preferred steels by Japanese sushi chefs. High-carbon steels need more maintenance as they quickly develop a protective patina, and if not washed and wiped dry after every use, they will develop rust. The Aogami #2 core is sandwiched into 17-layers of gorgeous Damascus pattern which makes every yanagiba a one-of-a-kind!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remarkable performance of kitchen knives may well be a synonym for Shigeki Tanaka. This young skilled craftsman that can boast with his radical design and mastery makes knives that are beloved by people all over the world. Shigeki Tanaka is the fourth generation blacksmith. Due to his excellent knife-making skills, Shigeki Tanaka is one of the most recognizable blacksmiths in the city of Miki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31463295516760,"sku":"06011316681","price":385.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tanaka_Yanagiba_Damascus_240mm_9.5__06011316681.jpg?v=1573033390"},{"product_id":"tojiro-gyuto-kuro-uchi-240mm","title":"Tojiro Atelier Gyuto Kuro-uchi 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-forged gyuto presents the top level of TOJIRO’s offer of multi-purpose, large chef's knives. The excellent VG-10 core is hand-forged using the traditional method into a beautiful 63-layer Damascus pattern with black kuro-uchi patina. The handle is carefully made of black\/green micarta with special handmade bronze fastening pins. Suitable for a demanding chef for home or professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is packaged in a traditional Japanese paulownia wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TOJIRO: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003cbr\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31611470315608,"sku":"01010316640","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Gyuto_Kuro-uchi_240mm_9.5__01010316640.jpg?v=1740397720"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-damascus-flame-240mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame in 240mm (9.5\") blade length is a looker. Suitable as a primary Chef's knife in a professional kitchen, but it will also be found in home kitchens of serious home cooks. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang gyuto, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. 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Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. 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It got its name (Splash) due to the very\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakiri knives are made for one purpose - chopping vegetables. With its flat, thin and tall blade profile, it makes nakiri the best tool for chopping technique. If you prepare and cook a lot of veggies, but already have a knife for cutting meat\/fish (or you are a vegan\/vegetarian), a nakiri knife is a great choice for your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. 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It got its name (Splash) due to the very\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSujihiki or slicer knives are intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. We should not forget to mention that this is a perfect knife for preparing sushi\/sashimi. It's also a perfect knife to cut salami and other dried meat products. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip. Compare to a yanagiba knife, a traditional Japanese sushi knife, sujihiki knives are double bevel, so there is no need to learn a new cutting technique as with single bevel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. 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It got its name (Splash) due to the \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSujihiki or slicer knives are intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. We should not forget to mention that this is a perfect knife for preparing sushi\/sashimi. It's also a perfect knife to cut salami and other dried meat products. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip. Compare to a yanagiba knife, a traditional Japanese sushi knife, sujihiki knives are double bevel, so there is no need to learn a new cutting technique as with single bevel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 222px; top: 1029.04px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384018120792,"sku":"17011016830","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Sujihiki_Hybrid_Splash_240mm_9.5__17011016830.jpg?v=1582887320"},{"product_id":"mcusta-petty-damascus-flame-150mm","title":"Mcusta Petty Damascus Flame 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Petty Damascus Flame is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA petty knife is basically a smaller version of a gyuto knife (Chef's knife). Petty knives are intended for all those smaller tasks where larger knives are deemed unwieldy, both on and off the cutting board. A must-have knife in every kitchen, it can be used for peeling, mincing, paring and decorating food. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang petty, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. 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The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paring knife is a small and highly versatile kitchen knife. Paring knives offer more dexterity, precision, and maneuverability than the larger, multi-purpose knives, therefore its main tasks are peeling, slicing, and trimming. Due to its short blade, it is best suited for in-hand usage, it does not have enough knuckle clearance to use the knife on the cutting board. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang petty, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. 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The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA boning knife is, as its name already suggests, used for r\u003cstrong\u003eemoving the bones from meat, poultry and fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade's handle and shape allow for a variety of grips and cutting techniques, especially useful when working around the bone. It is suitable for anyone looking for a slightly heavier but perfectly balanced knife with a super thin and precise blade. While primarily designed for deboning meat, it is also ideal for \u003cstrong\u003efilleting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 kg (35 oz.), offering precision and control for delicate tasks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoning knives are to be used around the bones, but not for cutting through them - the blade is too thin, which can result in a chipped blade. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients. Suitable for both home cooks and professional chefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang boning knife, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakka wood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. 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Needless to say (but we will say it anyway), his knives not only look great, they are made of high-quality steels and come with a razor sharp, long-lasting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBefore opening his own smithy, Kurosaki-san was the apprentice of Hiroshi Kato, a master blacksmith with more than 50 years of knife making experience. Kato-san is one of the founders of the Takefu Knife Village, where now more than 10 master blacksmiths make handmade knives on display for visitors to observe and learn more about their craft. 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The knife is easy to maintain and great for grinding on water stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe knife is fitted with a yo-style, ergonomic Western-type handle made of \u003cstrong\u003eblack micarta\u003c\/strong\u003e, a very durable wood composite. As is typical of TOJIRO’s FLASH line, the handle is visually enhanced with the insert of a stainless steel detail. The weight of the handle complements the weight of the blade perfectly and provides an even balance, making it easy and comfortable to use. The handle also offers a secure and firm grip that will prevent the palm from sliding against the blade. It’s shape allows for a variety of grips and cutting techniques, especially useful when working around the bone. The handle enables classic hand grip while cutting as well as a butcher’s grip (also known as the reverse grip). 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The knife needs to be taken care of though, it should not be left wet and have oil applied to the blade every so often - we recommend using \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-maintenance-oils\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eBallistol oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs this Kiridashi is a bit smaller and finer, it is recommended for internal use for fine upholstery, cutting stitches on leather and fabric, opening smaller packages, office tasks - opening letters, packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUN FACT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnryu literally means \"Cloud Dragon Paper\" and could refer to a handmade natural fiber paper, translucent and very gentle, or a mythical creature in Japanese folklore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dLw0wOqGIAY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Ikeuchi Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32565047984216,"sku":"25019800867","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Unryu-Original-No20_25019800867_1.jpg?v=1585330152"},{"product_id":"ikeuchi-unryu-original-no-3","title":"Ikeuchi Unryu Original No.3","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnryu Original No.3 is a smaller, hand-made Japanese knife with a damascus pattern and a laser-sharp blade designed for extremely precise and delicate cuts. The length of the whole knife is \u003cstrong\u003e180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/strong\u003e, of which the blade is \u003cstrong\u003e50mm (2.0\")\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL AND CARE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade is hand-forged from \u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e with a hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e61-62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. The entire surface of the knife (blade and handle alike) is adorned with an interweaving damascus pattern, poetically dubbed \"the movement of clouds in the wind\". The blade is single beveled, the blade and the handle both made of steel. The core and outer layers of the knife have a smaller percentage of Chromium, which means that this blade will get some patina with use over time. The knife needs to be taken care of though, it should not be left wet and have oil applied to the blade every so often - we recommend using \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-maintenance-oils\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eBallistol oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs this Kiridashi is a bit smaller and finer, it is recommended for internal use for fine upholstery, cutting stitches on leather and fabric, opening smaller packages, office tasks - opening letters, packing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUN FACT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnryu literally means \"Cloud Dragon Paper\" and could refer to a handmade natural fiber paper, translucent and very gentle, or a mythical creature in Japanese folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dLw0wOqGIAY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikeuchi Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32565306753112,"sku":"25019800866","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Unryu-Original-No3_25019800866.jpg?v=1585333682"},{"product_id":"hokiyama-koyanagi-damask-165mm","title":"Hokiyama Koyanagi Damascus 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoyanagi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smaller, multi-purpose kitchen knife. The shape of the knife is unusual and perfectly combines the properties of a slicer and a petty knife. The very word Koyanagi illustrates this excellent fusion of forms and utility: \u003cem\u003eKo\u003c\/em\u003e translates into small and \u003cem\u003eYanagi\u003c\/em\u003e means a long and thin knife for cutting fish and meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is \u003cstrong\u003e165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e long (the width of the blade at the heel is 33 mm) and will serve perfectly for all those who are looking for a smaller and narrower knife. It is suitable for hand-free tasks and its shape and length allow for versatile use for a variety of kitchen work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72 layers\u003c\/strong\u003e of intertwined softer steel form a strong and distinctive damask pattern. They envelop and therefore protect the core made of \u003cstrong\u003eSKD steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is stainless and easy to maintain. It contains a very high percentage of carbon and is hardened to \u003cstrong\u003e62 - 64 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensures long-lasting sharpness. Koyanagi is fitted with a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eoctagonal Japanese handle\u003c\/strong\u003e made of dark ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is immediately clear when looking at this knife that the blacksmith paid a lot of attention to perfecting small details, which makes the knife a valuable addition to the kitchens of best chefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hokiyama:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation. Despite the fact that they make knives according to the traditional methods, they follow the modern technological guidelines in the field of metallurgy, material processing and innovations in production processes. Hokiyama, in their own words, is a fusion of tradition (土佐 一), innovation (無限) and practicality (左近).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife in the smithy goes through about 50 different processes that are performed and controlled by experienced craftsmen. Among the various steps required to make a Hokiyama knife is a special process called Rolling-Forging. It enables the efficient and uniform production of knives while maintaining the properties and qualities of Japanese steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hokiyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32809754656856,"sku":"39013009801","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/KoyanagiDamascus165mm.jpg?v=1588948983"},{"product_id":"etsu-village-damascus-santoku-black-170mm","title":"Etsu Village Damascus Santoku Black 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eDamascus Santoku Black features a Western-style (Yo) handle from black pakka wood. This knife will be a great addition to your kitchen, suitable for cutting veggies, meat and fish. Blacksmith Masutani is known as an incredibly good knife sharpener, and his knives are no different. With their very thin spine (around 1.8mm) these knives will slide through food with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe core of this Santoku is made of VG-1 stainless steel, a younger cousin of more wide-spread VG-10 steel, and clad into 5 layers of softer steel, which gives the knife a beautiful Damascus pattern (those curved lines that look like the growth rings of a tree). Compared to VG-10, VG-1 is slightly tougher steel, but with a bit less wear resistance. Due to a very thin grind, VG-1 steel is exposed at the very bottom of the blade (the curvy, hamon-like line). This knife was forged to a hardness of around 60 HRC, which offers a satisfying edge retention and is easy to resharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Santoku was fitted a yo-style, Western-type handle made of durable black pakka wood. It also features a stainless bolster for a more comfortable grip, and for a smoother transition from the handle to the blade. The knife tang ends halfway through the handle, further reducing the weight of the knife and pushing the balance more towards the tip of the blade, like with \u003c\/span\u003ewa\u003cspan\u003e-style, traditional Japanese handles. The handle will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall, knives from Mr. Masutani offer a stunning price-performance ratio. They are a great choice for passionate home cooks who are starting to explore the beautiful world of Japanese knives. These knives will fit well into the hands of student chefs, and will also make a great gift (just don't forget to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift\/#present\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eadd a coin with your present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kunio Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32826219626584,"sku":"19010825550","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/EtsuVillageDamascusSantokuBlack170mm_6.7___19010825550.jpg?v=1754561902"},{"product_id":"bunka-black-damascus-200mm","title":"Bunka Black Damascus 200mm (7.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eBunka Black Damascus in 200mm (7.9\") blade length is the larger version of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bunka-black-damascus-165mm\"\u003eBunka Black Damascus 165mm\u003c\/a\u003e knife. It is a multi-purpose kitchen knife, handmade by Japanese knifemaker Suncraft in the famous knife city Seki in Gifu prefecture. Suncraft made this Bunka exclusively for us! It will serve well to all those knife lovers who prefer a slightly longer blade - it helps when cutting larger vegetables and steaks, as well as for filleting bigger fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe shape of the blade is called \u003ca title=\"Bunka\" href=\"\/collections\/bunka-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003eBunka\u003c\/a\u003e which means \u003cem\u003eculture\u003c\/em\u003e in Japanese. Bunka Black Damascus makes for a highly versatile knife suitable for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish. The blade is wide and flat at the handle, has a softly curved belly of the blade, suitable for both long and short cuts, and a pointy reverse tanto tip for precise cuts and carvings. The angle of the spine rapidly changes to meet the tip which is referred to as a »K-Tip«. Besides looking badass, this shape allows the user precision and makes getting to the hard-to-get-places a bit easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\u003c!-- close section --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heart of the knife is the most popular and widely-used steel Japanese knives are made of - VG-10 steel.\u003cbr\u003eWhen selecting which steel to choose for a specific knife, we look at the steel features such as hardness, the ability to hold a sharp, smooth edge for a long time, ease of maintenance, the graininess of steel, how easy it is to sharpen, and finally the price and availability of the steel. In the case of Bunka Black Damascus, VG-10 ticked all of the boxes! VG-10 (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made in another cutlery-famous city Echizen, just a short 2hr drive from Seki. VG-10 is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today.\u003cbr\u003eVG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V)  and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of 60-61 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe excellent VG-10 steel with the hardness of 60-61 HRC is clad into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e32 layers of softer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estainless steel (san-mai damascus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(50\/50 symmetrical) blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBunka Black Damascus features a 200mm (7.9\") long blade, clad in what is called Black Damascus. A 33-layer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" title=\"Damascus cladding\"\u003eDamascus cladding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeans every piece has a unique pattern on the blade, making every knife one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle attached to the knife followed the same logic as the blade - universal and easy to maintain. A beautiful, dark brown, octagonal-shaped Pakka wood handle sits well in your hands regardless if you are left- or right-handed. Pakka wood is a mixture of laminated wood and epoxy resin which is highly durable and will not get stained easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSuncraft is a family company spanning four generations and specializing in the production of kitchen tools. The smithy was founded in 1948 and is located in a thriving manufacturing area of Seki in Gifu prefecture, where steelwork dates back to the times of the Samurai warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suncraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33063553728600,"sku":"180116111009","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/SuncraftBunkaBlackDamascus200mm.jpg?v=1754561898"}],"url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/japanese-knives-with-damascus-finish.oembed?page=7","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}