{"title":"Japanese Kitchen Knives","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA knife is the single most important tool in your kitchen. A good, sharp knife should be a part of every kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJapanese knives are distinguished by their incredible sharpness that lasts for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zdp-189-bunka-black","title":"ZDP-189 Bunka Black 190mm (7.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 Bunka Black is the first knife we designed with a help of the skillful blacksmith Osamu-san from Yoshida Hamono. The design is a result of years of our experience with Japanese knives. We wanted to create a knife that connects fine Japanese craftsmen skills with the needs of the Western-type cuisine. Meet Bunka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunka was designed in harmony with our values (excellence, quality, and reliability), in line with those originating from the steadfast Japanese tradition. We also devoted special attention to certain aesthetics inspired by Japanese mysticism and a respectful attitude to tradition, nature, raw materials, the constituent elements, and the final product – in short, the quintessential values of Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt embodies the cream of the crop as regards what one desires in a kitchen knife: the best steel, a multi-purpose profile, excellent functionality, and an attractive look. This makes it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a selection of the best properties for versatile use. Its superior qualities will excel in a professional environment with a large volume of cutting work, as well as for daily usage in your home kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"The shape of the blade is called Bunka\" href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/types-of-japanese-kitchen-knives\/#bunka\"\u003eshape of the blade is called Bunka\u003c\/a\u003e which means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eculture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in Japanese. Bunka makes for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehighly versatile knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e suitable for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith its typical functionality, \u003cstrong\u003eBunka design\u003c\/strong\u003e is intended for versatile use in Western cuisine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a flexible profile that is \u003cstrong\u003ewide enough at the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea gently designed belly of the blade suitable for making either \u003cstrong\u003elong or short cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003eflat back side\u003c\/strong\u003e of the blade,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand a thin pointy \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereverse tanto tip for precise cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e and carvings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe angle of the spine rapidly changes to meet the tip, which is referred to as a »\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK-Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e«. Besides looking badass, this shape allows the user precision and makes getting to the hard-to-get-places a bit easier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe heart of the knife is made of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\" title=\"Japanse powder steel\"\u003eZDP-189 steel\u003c\/a\u003e, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. \u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Lamination\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esteel is laminated\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ewarikomi \u003c\/i\u003eclad\u003c\/strong\u003e. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe hard core of a knife is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel, reaching only up to a half of the blade’s width. This specific type of construction is used for steels that are very challenging to forge, for example for certain types of powder steels. A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife with a slightly more pliable core. The main advantage of these knives is that they are thin, sharp and retain their edge very well. Warikomi is also called the “split and insert method”. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003eBunka has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e with a low profile and a \u003c\/span\u003eV-edge grind, which gives it a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness. This kind of grind\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e produces very sharp edges and is wonderful at making very thin slices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\"\u003eKuro-uchi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\"\u003e fin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\"\u003eish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife bears barely visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful rustic finish \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand also prevents food from sticking to the blade. Kanji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  登録 九佐吉作 \"registered as work of Yoshida Smithy in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been chiseled onto the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBunka Black was fitted a traditional Japanese wooden handle, called Wa handle. The wooden handle is made of walnut wood with an octagonal shape, so it will fit equally well into the hands of right- or left-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yoshida-hamono\" title=\"Yoshida Hamono knives\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is laminated, forged, and heat treated by the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblacksmith in his small smithy in the south of Japan. The kuro-uchi finish \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas a touch of rusticity and robustness that comes with the purely handmade blade. \u003c\/span\u003eHandles are in different shades of brown, from dark brown to light brown. Therefore, each piece is completely unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31821015220312,"sku":"03011629697","price":264.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Yoshida_Hamono_ZDP-189_Bunka_Black03011629697-knife_1.jpg?v=1738587308"},{"product_id":"zdp-189-bunka-silver","title":"ZDP-189 Bunka Silver 190mm (7.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 Bunka was designed in harmony with our values (excellence, quality, and reliability), in line with those originating from the steadfast Japanese tradition. We also devoted special attention to certain aesthetics inspired by Japanese mysticism and a respectful attitude to tradition, nature, raw materials, the constituent elements, and the final product – in short, the quintessential values of Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords, i.e. katanas, by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/types-of-japanese-kitchen-knives\/#bunka\" title=\"The shape of the blade is called Bunka\"\u003eshape of the blade is called Bunka\u003c\/a\u003e which means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eculture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Japanese. Bunka makes for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehighly versatile knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suitable for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith its typical functionality, \u003cstrong\u003eBunka design\u003c\/strong\u003e is intended for versatile use in Western cuisine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a flexible profile that is \u003cstrong\u003ewide enough at the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea gently designed belly of the blade suitable for making either \u003cstrong\u003elong or short cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003eflat back side\u003c\/strong\u003e of the blade,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand a thin pointy \u003cstrong\u003ereverse tanto tip for precise cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e and carvings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe angle of the spine rapidly changes to meet the tip, which is referred to as a »\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK-Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e«. Besides looking badass, this shape allows the user precision and makes getting to the hard-to-get-places a bit easier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe heart of the knife is made of \u003ca title=\"Japanse powder steel\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eZDP-189 steel\u003c\/a\u003e, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. \u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" title=\"Lamination\"\u003esteel is laminated\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ewarikomi \u003c\/i\u003eclad\u003c\/strong\u003e. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe hard core of a knife is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel, reaching only up to a half of the blade’s width. This specific type of construction is used for steels that are very challenging to forge, for example for certain types of powder steels. A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife with a slightly more pliable core. The main advantage of these knives is that they are thin, sharp and retain their edge very well. Warikomi is also called the “split and insert method”. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003eBunka has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e with a low profile and a \u003c\/span\u003eV-edge grind, which gives it a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness. This kind of grind\u003cspan\u003e produces very sharp edges and is wonderful at making very thin slices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is finished with a mirror polish hairline finish, which is suitable for the finest cuts. The single hairline, running along the length of the blade (just above the edge of the blade), marks the separation between the softer and the harder, core ZDP-189 steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife bears barely visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful rustic finish \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand also prevents food from sticking to the blade. Kanji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  登録 九佐吉作 \"registered as work of Yoshida Smithy in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been chiseled onto the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBunka Silver was fitted a traditional Japanese wooden handle, called Wa handle. The wooden handle is made of walnut wood with an octagonal shape, so it will fit equally well into the hands of right- or left-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of \u003ca title=\"Yoshida Hamono knives\" href=\"\/collections\/yoshida-hamono\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is laminated, forged, and heat treated by the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblacksmith in his small smithy in the south of Japan. The kuro-uchi finish \u003cspan\u003ehas a touch of rusticity and robustness that comes with the purely handmade blade. \u003c\/span\u003eHandles are in different shades of brown, from dark brown to light brown. Therefore, each piece is completely unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31821025214552,"sku":"03011633091","price":268.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Yoshida_Hamono_ZDP-189_Bunka_Silver03011633091_1.jpg?v=1756725354"},{"product_id":"zdp-189-santoku-black-180mm","title":"ZDP-189 Santoku Black 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 Santoku Black 180mm (7.1\") is the one of the knives we designed with a help of the skillful blacksmith Osamu-san from Yoshida Hamono. The design is a result of years of our experience with Japanese knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santoku-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e knife, originating from Japan, is a versatile and multipurpose kitchen tool commonly found in Japanese households. It excels at various cutting and chopping tasks on the cutting board. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith its rich heritage and versatile design, the Santoku knife is an indispensable tool for any kitchen, catering to a wide range of cutting needs with its three virtues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Santoku\" derives from the Japanese word \"San,\" meaning \"three,\" representing the knife's three virtues. It effortlessly handles three key ingredients: meat, fish, and vegetables. It is equally adept at slicing, chopping, and mincing, making it a versatile companion in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku knife is divided into three distinct parts. The tip is designed for intricate work, allowing for precise cuts. The cutting edge serves general cutting purposes, accommodating a range of tasks. Lastly, the heel of the knife is perfect for heavy-duty chopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe heart of the knife is made of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\" title=\"Japanse powder steel\"\u003eZDP-189 steel\u003c\/a\u003e, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. \u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Lamination\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esteel is laminated\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ewarikomi \u003c\/i\u003eclad\u003c\/strong\u003e. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe hard core of a knife is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel, reaching only up to a half of the blade’s width. This specific type of construction is used for steels that are very challenging to forge, for example for certain types of powder steels. A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife with a slightly more pliable core. The main advantage of these knives is that they are thin, sharp and retain their edge very well. Warikomi is also called the “split and insert method”. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003eSantoku Black has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e with a low profile and a \u003c\/span\u003eV-edge grind, which gives it a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness. This kind of grind\u003cspan\u003e produces very sharp edges and is wonderful at making very thin slices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\"\u003eKuro-uchi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\"\u003e fin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\"\u003eish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife bears barely visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful rustic finish \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand also prevents food from sticking to the blade. Kanji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  登録 九佐吉作 \"registered as work of Yoshida Smithy in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been chiseled onto the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku was fitted a traditional Japanese wooden handle, called Wa. The wooden handle is made of Walnut wood with an octagonal shape, so it will fit equally well into the hands of right- or left-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yoshida-hamono\" title=\"Yoshida Hamono knives\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is laminated, forged, and heat treated by the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblacksmith in his small smithy in the south of Japan. The kuro-uchi finish \u003cspan\u003ehas a touch of rusticity and robustness that comes with the purely handmade blade. \u003c\/span\u003eHandles are in different shades of brown, from dark brown to light brown. Therefore, each piece is completely unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31821054312536,"sku":"03010810094","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Yoshida_Hamono_ZDP-189_Santoku_Black.jpeg?v=1756725352"},{"product_id":"zdp-189-santoku-silver","title":"ZDP-189 Santoku Silver 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZDP-189 Santoku Silver is manufactured at the smithy of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords, i.e. katanas, by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santoku-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e knife, originating from Japan, is a versatile and multipurpose kitchen tool commonly found in Japanese households. It excels at various cutting and chopping tasks on the cutting board. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith its rich heritage and versatile design, the Santoku knife is an indispensable tool for any kitchen, catering to a wide range of cutting needs with its three virtues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Santoku\" derives from the Japanese word \"San,\" meaning \"three,\" representing the knife's three virtues. It effortlessly handles three key ingredients: meat, fish, and vegetables. It is equally adept at slicing, chopping, and mincing, making it a versatile companion in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku knife is divided into three distinct parts. The tip is designed for intricate work, allowing for precise cuts. The cutting edge serves general cutting purposes, accommodating a range of tasks. Lastly, the heel of the knife is perfect for heavy-duty chopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe heart of the knife is made of \u003ca title=\"Japanse powder steel\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eZDP-189 steel\u003c\/a\u003e, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. \u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" title=\"Lamination\"\u003esteel is laminated\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ewarikomi \u003c\/i\u003eclad\u003c\/strong\u003e. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe hard core of a knife is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel, reaching only up to a half of the blade’s width. This specific type of construction is used for steels that are very challenging to forge, for example for certain types of powder steels. A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife with a slightly more pliable core. The main advantage of these knives is that they are thin, sharp and retain their edge very well. Warikomi is also called the “split and insert method”. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003eSantoku Black has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e with a low profile and a \u003c\/span\u003eV-edge grind, which gives it a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness. This kind of grind\u003cspan\u003e produces very sharp edges and is wonderful at making very thin slices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe blade is finished with a mirror polish hairline finish, which is suitable for finest cuts. The single hairline, running along the length of the blade (just above the edge of the blade), marks the separation between the softer and the harder, core ZDP-189 steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small batch of ZDP-189 santoku silver blades from the Yoshida Hamono smithy has been finished with delicate hammer marks, creating a subtle tsuchime finish. With its subtle hammer marks, this knife embodies the Japanese wabi-sabi concept. It celebrates beauty in imperfections, asymmetry, and irregularities, highlighting the uniqueness and authenticity of objects that may not conform to traditional notions of perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku was fitted a traditional Japanese wooden handle, called Wa. The wooden handle is made of Walnut wood with an octagonal shape, so it will fit equally well into the hands of right- or left-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of \u003ca title=\"Yoshida Hamono knives\" href=\"\/collections\/yoshida-hamono\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is laminated, forged, and heat treated by the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblacksmith in his small smithy in the south of Japan. The migaki finish \u003cspan\u003ehas a touch of rusticity and robustness that comes with the purely handmade blade. \u003c\/span\u003eHandles are in different shades of brown, from dark brown to light brown. Therefore, each piece is completely unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31821065650264,"sku":"03010810095","price":244.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/ZDP-189SantokuSilver180_2.jpg?v=1605523124"},{"product_id":"zdp-189-gyuto-silver","title":"ZDP-189 Gyuto Silver Tsuchime 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZDP-189 Gyuto Silver Tsuchime 210mm (8.3\") is a perfect knife for versatile use for chefs who prefer medium size multi-purpose knife, suitable to cut meat, fish and vegetables. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe heart of the knife is made of \u003cstrong\u003eZDP-189 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/types-of-japanese-kitchen-knives\/#gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe steel ZDP-189 contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. Heat treatment produces steel with a hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e65-67 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe pure carbon content of ZDP-189 makes it one of the most edge retentive alloy in the knife industry. What makes the ZDP-189 steel remarkable is that it can be hardened up to HRC 65-67 without any problems of chipping. Manufacturing processes of this steel make it one of the toughest steels available on the market today. Serious users and professional chefs prefer to use knives made from ZDP-189 steel because of its superior cutting performance and longer edge retention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe steel is laminated, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel and covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel. Such a blade remains sharp for a very long time: its softer external layer makes it easier to sharpen, and it also protects the core steel from external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is finished with a mirror polish hairline finish, which is suitable for finest cuts. The single hairline, running along the length of the blade (just above the edge of the blade), marks the separation between the softer and the harder, core ZDP-189 steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eA small batch of ZDP-189 gyuto silver blades from the Yoshida Hamono smithy has been finished with delicate hammer marks, creating a subtle tsuchime finish that embodies the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfections, asymmetry, and authenticity, valuing uniqueness in things that are not considered traditionally flawless.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Gyuto was fitted a traditional Japanese wooden handle, called Wa. \u003c\/span\u003eThe wooden handle is made of Walnut wood and has an octagonal shape, which fits well into the hands of both left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZDP-189 Gyuto Silver is manufactured at the smithy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords, i.e. katanas, by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy in 2016.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31821047529560,"sku":"03010312093","price":276.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/ZDP-189GyutoSilverTsuchime210mm_03010312093_1.jpg?v=1756725349"},{"product_id":"kuro-uchi-santoku","title":"Kuro-uchi Santoku 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eKuro-uchi Santoku is an excellent knife for chopping vegetables due to its wide and blade, but at the same time long enough to filet a piece of steak, chicken breasts and fish. Kuro-uchi series knives are traditional Japanese rustic knives. Its price is very good for the quality of a hand-forged knife. It is suitable for the first purchase of a traditional Japanese knife. The blade is forged from SUJ-2 steel, which offers incredible capacities, hardness is 63-64 HRC, and at the same time the knife is very easy to resharpen. The blade needs some extra care. After the use rinse it well and dry it. The name of kuro-uchi refers to the final look of the blade, which is unprocessed on the top and has already developed dark patina, which protects the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made of Magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule. The handle does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e have the red sticker applied to it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38192337545,"sku":"03010810087","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Yoshida_Hamono_Kuro-uchi_Santoku.jpeg?v=1521798107"},{"product_id":"kuro-uchi-ajikiri-100mm","title":"Yoshida Ajikiri SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 100mm (3.9\") [Magnolia]","description":"\u003cp\u003eKuro-uchi Ajikiri is a small kitchen knife, suitable for all sorts of cutting tasks. In Japan it is mostly used for cutting smaller fish. Kuro-uchi series knives are traditional Japanese rustic knives. Its price is very affordable for the quality of a hand-forged knife. It is suitable for the first purchase of a traditional Japanese knife. The blade is forged in SUJ-2 steel, which offers incredible capacities, hardness is 63-64 HRC, and at the same time, the knife is very easy to resharpen. The blade needs some extra care. After the use rinse it well and dry it. The name of kuro-uchi refers to the final look of the blade, which is unprocessed on the top and has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made from Magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule. The handle does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e have the red sticker applied to it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38488666761,"sku":"03010732086","price":56.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/YoshidaAjikiriSUJ-2Kuro-uchi100mm_3.9_Magnolia__03010732086_1.jpg?v=1752062665"},{"product_id":"kuro-uchi-utility-175mm","title":"Yoshida Utility SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 175mm (6.9\") [Magnolia]","description":"\u003cp\u003eKuro-uchi Utility is a mid-sized kitchen knife suitable for all sorts of cutting tasks. \u003cbr\u003eKuro-uchi series knives are traditional Japanese rustic knives. Its price is very affordable for the quality of a hand-forged knife. It is suitable for the first purchase of a traditional Japanese knife.\u003cbr\u003eThe blade is forged in \u003cstrong\u003eSUJ-2 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, which offers incredible capacities. The hardness is 63-64 HRC, and at the same time, the knife is very easy to resharpen. The blade needs some extra care. After use, rinse it well and dry it. The name \u003cem\u003ekuro-uchi\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the final look of the blade, which is unprocessed on the top and has already developed dark patina, which protects the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Utility Knife is an essential tool in any kitchen. With a medium-sized blade that's narrower than a chef's knife but wider than a paring knife, it can effortlessly handle a wide range of tasks. Whether you want to slice and dice or cut and trim, this knife bridges the gap between larger and smaller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eblades. It is ideal for everyday cooking needs because of its manageable size and precise control. Whether you're working with vegetables, fruits, or meats, the adaptability of the utility knife makes it a top choice for both professional chefs and home cooks who are looking for a reliable and versatile tool in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade is forged from SUJ-2 steel, which offers impressive capabilities. With an above-average hardness of 63-64 HRC, it stays sharp for a very long time, but at the same time is easy to resharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❗ Because SUJ-2 steel does not contain a lot of chromium, such a blade will develop some patina during use. The advantage of this steel, however, is that it has a very fine, gentle sharpness, is easy to sharpen, and stays sharp for a very long time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\" title=\"Knife maintenance oils\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eBallistol or Camellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for the care of such blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade has a dark finish, which is why this look is also called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekuro-uchi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e –\u003c\/span\u003e the word “kuro” means black. This look is traditional and robust, with an unprocessed top part of the blade that has already developed a dark patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA traditional Japanese 'wa' handle made of magnolia wood, with a plastic ferrule. Magnolia wood is excellent for its odorless properties and improves in terms of grip over time. The handle is oval, so it's suitable for both right and left-handed users. The weight of the handle is matched to the weight of the blade. This makes the knife perfectly balanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blacksmiths-japan\/producer-yoshida-hamono\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords, i.e., katanas, by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38492239177,"sku":"03011231085","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Yoshida_Hamono_Kuro-uchi_Utility.jpeg?v=1513439723"},{"product_id":"yoshida-ryo-deba-kuro-uchi-170mm","title":"Yoshida Ryo-Deba Kuro-uchi 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshida Ryo-Deba Kuro-uchi 170mm is a heavy, thicker classic Japanese knife for rougher tasks, such as cutting fish, chicken and also for filleting.\u003c\/span\u003e Kuro-uchi series knives are traditional Japanese rustic knives. Its price is very affordable for the quality of a hand-forged knife. It is suitable for the first purchase of a traditional Japanese knife. The blade is forged in SUJ-2 steel, which offers incredible capacities, hardness is 63-64 HRC, and at the same time, the knife is very easy to resharpen. The blade needs some extra care. After the use rinse it well and dry it. The name of kuro-uchi refers to the final look of the blade, which is unprocessed on the top and has already developed dark patina, which protects the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuro-uchi Deba has a \u003cstrong\u003edouble bevel grind\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's not a single bevel like most deba knives, so this one can be used by both right- and left-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made in Magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule. The handle does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e have the red sticker applied to it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38494741129,"sku":"03010125089","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Yoshida_Hamono_Kuro-uchi_Deba.jpeg?v=1513439748"},{"product_id":"zdp-189-gyuto-210mm-black","title":"ZDP-189 Gyuto Black 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZDP-189 Gyuto Black\u003c\/span\u003e is manufactured at the smithy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade shape of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyuto-knives-chefs-knife\"\u003egyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is essentially a Japanese version of the chef's knife, making this knife suitable for preparing large quantities of vegetables and meat. The length of 210 mm is optimal for everyday versatile use, whether you are a home cook or a professional chef. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe heart of the knife is made of \u003ca title=\"Japanse powder steel\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eZDP-189 steel\u003c\/a\u003e, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. \u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" title=\"Lamination\"\u003esteel is laminated\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ewarikomi \u003c\/i\u003eclad\u003c\/strong\u003e. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe hard core of a knife is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel, reaching only up to a half of the blade’s width. This specific type of construction is used for steels that are very challenging to forge, for example for certain types of powder steels. A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife with a slightly more pliable core. The main advantage of these knives is that they are thin, sharp and retain their edge very well. Warikomi is also called the “split and insert method”. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003eThis knife has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e with a low profile and a \u003c\/span\u003eV-edge grind, which gives it a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness. This kind of grind\u003cspan\u003e produces very sharp edges and is wonderful at making very thin slices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003eKuro-uchi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003e fin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kuro-uchi finish\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003eish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife bears barely visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful rustic finish \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand also prevents food from sticking to the blade. Kanji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  登録 九佐吉作 \"registered as work of Yoshida Smithy in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been chiseled onto the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGyuto Black was fitted a traditional Japanese wooden handle, called Wa handle. The wooden handle is made of walnut wood with an octagonal shape, so it will fit equally well into the hands of right- or left-handed users.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of \u003ca title=\"Yoshida Hamono knives\" href=\"\/collections\/yoshida-hamono\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is laminated, forged, and heat treated by the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblacksmith in his small smithy in the south of Japan. The kuro-uchi finish \u003cspan\u003ehas a touch of rusticity and robustness that comes with the purely handmade blade. \u003c\/span\u003eHandles are in different shades of brown, from dark brown to light brown. Therefore, each piece is completely unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31821030129752,"sku":"03010312092","price":272.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Yoshida_Hamono_ZDP-189_Gyuto_Black_03010312092.jpeg?v=1756725346"},{"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":"makiri-hocho-hammer-135mm","title":"Makiri Hocho Hammer 135mm (5.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMakiri is a multi-purpose Japanese outdoor knife, used for various tasks by any outdoor enthusiast. It is also a preferred knife of professional barmen who use it to carve out ice blocks for whiskey and other drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally it was made for Japanese fishermen who use it to cut up fish, ropes and etc. The Makiri will handle all utility tasks on deck and ashore. A traditional single bevel blade is forged in high-carbon Shirogami #2 white steel. The hardness of the blade is approximately 61-62 HRC and it is designed for a more demanding user who knows how to handle and maintain it, as it will develop a patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Makiri's saya (knife sheath) is hand-shaped from a single piece of magnolia wood, which is the optimal choice for protecting a high-carbon steel blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Ikeuchi Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3664347103272,"sku":"06010940328","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Makiri_Hocho_Hammer_135mm_2_06010940328.jpeg?v=1567908868"},{"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. 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The blade is forged to a hardness of 61-62 HRC. It is intended for experienced knife owners who know how to handle and take care of knives made of White steel #2, which will develop some patina due to the high amount of carbon (C) in their chemical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made of Magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Ikeuchi Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8187359297624,"sku":"25010137588","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Ko-Deba_Hammered_Finish_105mm_25010137588.jpg?v=1548688623"},{"product_id":"etsu-village-hammered-santoku-170mm","title":"Etsu Village Hammered Santoku 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rough translation of “Etsu” means happy, or better, self-satisfaction. It is indeed satisfying to cut veggies, meat, or fish with this Santoku with visible traces of hammer. 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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? 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The knife you receive exists exactly once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe santoku — \"three virtues\" — is Japan's classic all-rounder, shaped for vegetables, fish, and meat alike. If you want one Japanese knife that does most of your daily cooking, this is the shape. And this is one of the most special versions of it we carry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this knife works the way it does:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super core\u003c\/strong\u003e — One of the most respected high-carbon steels in Japan. It takes an exceptionally fine, almost gentle edge, holds it for a long time, and resharpens easily when the day comes. The trade-off: the exposed core near the edge will develop a patina with use and needs to be kept dry. (More on this below — it's easier than it sounds.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSan-mai stainless cladding\u003c\/strong\u003e — The carbon core is sandwiched between two stainless layers, so most of the blade is protected from rust. 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Slight variations in the grind, finish, and hammer pattern between pieces are the nature of the craft — and the point of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exposed Aogami Super edge will develop a grey-blue patina with use. This is natural and protective, not rust. Keep the blade dry after washing and oil it occasionally — thirty seconds of care for a lifetime of edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kurouchi coating softens and wears gradually with use. Normal, and part of how the knife ages with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin, hard blades like this reward good technique: no bones, no frozen food, no twisting in the cut, and a wooden or soft plastic board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the blacksmith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYu Kurosaki forges in Takefu Knife Village near Echizen, where more than ten master blacksmiths work in open view of visitors. 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The knife you receive exists exactly once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sujihiki is Japan's slicing knife — a long, narrow blade built for clean, single-pull cuts through meat and fish. At 270mm it carves a roast, portions a fillet, or slices sashimi in one smooth draw, so each cut surface stays glossy and intact. If proteins are a serious part of your cooking, this is the knife that finishes the job beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this knife works the way it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super core\u003c\/strong\u003e — One of the most respected high-carbon steels in Japan. It takes an exceptionally fine, almost gentle edge, holds it for a long time, and resharpens easily when the day comes. The trade-off: the exposed core near the edge develops a patina with use and likes to be kept dry — more on this below, it's easier than it sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSan-mai stainless cladding\u003c\/strong\u003e — The carbon core is sandwiched between two stainless layers, so most of the blade is protected from rust. Carbon-steel cutting performance with a fraction of the carbon-steel maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, narrow geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 270mm length lets you slice in one continuous draw instead of sawing, while the narrow, thin blade glides through with minimal friction. Together they're why cuts off a sujihiki come away glossy and intact, not torn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKuro-uchi finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dark upper blade is the untreated forge surface: an already-formed protective layer that shields the steel beneath and gives the knife its traditional look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHammered tsuchime surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kurosaki's trademark dents aren't decoration alone; they create air pockets so thin slices release from the blade instead of clinging to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal rosewood handle, black pakka wood ferrule\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light and precise in the hand, balanced for long, controlled drawing cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know before buying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a hand-forged knife. Slight variations in the grind, finish, and hammer pattern between pieces are the nature of the craft — and the point of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exposed Aogami Super edge will develop a grey-blue patina with use. This is natural and protective, not rust. Keep the blade dry after washing and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eoil it occasionally\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kuro-uchi coating softens and wears gradually with use. Normal, and part of how the knife ages with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sujihiki is a slicer, not a cleaver: no bones, no frozen food, no twisting in the cut. Long and thin means precise — and deserving of a little respect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 270mm, make sure your cutting board and knife storage can accommodate the length. 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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":"kurosaki-gyuto-kuro-uchi-210mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki Gyuto Aogami Super Kuro-uchi 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki's Gyuto Kuro-uchi 210mm features incredible sharpness and unique design. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/types-of-japanese-kitchen-knives\/#gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyuto design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is intended for versatile use for chefs who prefer medium size multi-purpose knife, suitable to cut meat, fish and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the knife is Aogami Super steel (one of the most regarded high-carbon steels), clad in two layers of softer layers of stainless steel (called san-mai clad). This is a great combination of two different types of steel - the outer layers will protect the blade from developing rust, and at the same time, we have top-notch steel for the cutting edge. Advantages of Aogami Super steel are a very fine, gentle sharpness, it is easy to sharpen, and remains sharp for a long time. The lower part of the blade where Aogami Super steel is exposed will develop some patina after time, so we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eoiling the blade\u003c\/a\u003e regularly in order to prevent the development of rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kuro-uchi finish, the untreated upper part of the blade has an already-developed dark patina which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look. Hammer dents on the blade add a wonderful finish and at the same time prevent food from sticking to the blade. \u003c\/span\u003eThe octagon-shaped traditional Japanese handle is made of rosewood, while the ferrule is made of black pakka wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting pattern of water droplets on the blade, produced by hammers' imprints, is a trademark of Kurosaki's knives, which we recommend for anyone looking for a special, rare and super sharp kitchen knife! Yu Kurosaki's knives are definitely our most exclusive knives in our shop, and we are very happy to have them in (limited) stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yu Kurosaki:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYu Kurosaki is a talented master blacksmith, located in Takefu Knife Village, close to the city of Echizen. His knives are well known in Japan and around the world for their beautiful, special-looking design and great quality. Hammer's dents on the blade are his unique signature, and like snowflakes, not a single dent is alike. 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. Kurosaki-san is the youngest blacksmith to be granted the title of Master Nokaji by Takefu Knife Village Association and is the senior teacher there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e☝️When you visit Japan, make sure to put the Takefu Knife Village to your itinerary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a short video of Kurosaki's workshop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"180\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/173355033?title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12734580228184,"sku":"19010312692","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Kurosaki_Gyuto_Kuro-uchi_210mm_8.3__19010312692.jpeg?v=1536666428"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-gyuto-kuro-uchi-240mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki Gyuto Aogami Super Kuro-uchi 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki's Gyuto Kuro-uchi 240mm features incredible sharpness and unique design. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/types-of-japanese-kitchen-knives\/#gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyuto design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is intended for versatile use for chefs who prefer standard size multi-purpose knife, suitable to cut meat, fish and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe core of the knife is Aogami Super steel (one of the most regarded high-carbon steels), clad in two layers of softer layers of stainless steel (called san-\u003c\/span\u003emai\u003cspan\u003e clad). This is a great combination of two different types of steel - the outer layers will protect the blade from developing rust, and at the same time, we have top-notch steel for the cutting edge. Advantages of Aogami Super steel are a very fine, gentle sharpness, it is easy to sharpen, and remains sharp for a long time. The lower part of the blade where Aogami Super steel is exposed will develop some patina after time, so we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\"\u003eoiling the blade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e regularly in order to prevent the development of rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kuro-uchi finish, the untreated upper part of the blade has an already-developed dark patina which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look. Hammer dents on the blade add a wonderful finish and at the same time prevent food from sticking to the blade. \u003c\/span\u003eThe octagon-shaped traditional Japanese handle is made of rosewood, while the ferrule is made of black pakka wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting pattern of water droplets on the blade, produced by hammers' imprints, is a trademark of Kurosaki's knives, which we recommend for anyone looking for a special, rare and super sharp kitchen knife! Yu Kurosaki's knives are definitely our most exclusive knives in our shop, and we are very happy to have them in (limited) stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yu Kurosaki:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYu Kurosaki is a talented master blacksmith, located in Takefu Knife Village, close to the city of Echizen. His knives are well known in Japan and around the world for their beautiful, special-looking design and great quality. Hammer's dents on the blade are his unique signature, and like snowflakes, not a single dent is alike. 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. Kurosaki-san is the youngest blacksmith to be granted the title of Master Nokaji by Takefu Knife Village Association and is the senior teacher there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e☝️When you visit Japan, make sure to put the Takefu Knife Village to your itinerary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a short video of Kurosaki's workshop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"180\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/173355033?title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12735162155096,"sku":"19010316448","price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Kurosaki_Gyuto_Kuro-uchi_240mm_9.5__19010316448.jpeg?v=1536666394"},{"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-supreme-ripple-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Supreme Ripple 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Supreme Ripple is a gorgeous looking kitchen knife, cut out to perfection by the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. Its name, Ripple, comes from the wave-like shapes\/dents on the blade, like the water ripples when a stone hits a still lake. The bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern. The core of the knife is a great performing VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel.\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\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Ripple is a full-tang knife, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red pakka octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. 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","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12804778426456,"sku":"17010810662","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Supreme_Ripple_180mm_7.1__17010810662.jpeg?v=1537278681"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-supreme-hammered-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Supreme Hammered 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Supreme Hammered is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the\u003cspan\u003e popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\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\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang Santoku, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red pakkawood octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. 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","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815175778392,"sku":"17010810407","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Supreme_Hammered_180mm_7.1__17010810407.jpeg?v=1537425522"},{"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-supreme-hammered-210mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Supreme Hammered 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Supreme Hammered is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang Gyuto, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin that adds a classy, vintage look. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe mother of pearl inlay set in the single rivet of the handle is the finishing touch the Supreme Hammered line needed. \u003c\/span\u003eA 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":12815386509400,"sku":"17010312406","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Gyuto_Supreme_Hammered_210mm_8.3__17010312661.jpeg?v=1537430754"},{"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":"mcusta-garasuki-supreme-twisted-145mm","title":"Mcusta Garasuki Supreme Twisted 145mm (5.7\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Garasuki Supreme Twisted is a Japanese kitchen knife made to serve only one purpose - deboning poultry. This beautiful looking boning knife features, like all garasukis, a special, triangular shaped blade that is very stiff, making it a perfect tool for deboning poultry and cutting through soft joints. In restaurants, it is mostly used to break down whole chickens, while at home it can also serve as a petty knife, due to the similar shape and length. Made from one layer (monosteel) of durable, stainless and easy to sharpen VG-10 steel, hardened to around 60 HRC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"reverse tanto\" tip design increases the strength of the tip, which can be used to easily pierce the skin, as well as to make precise cuts in tight spots, like the joints. Its shape also allows making quick turns, great for trimming away fat and connective tissue. Garasuki is a must-have tool in your kitchen if you prepare a lot of poultry meat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang Garasuki, attached to the never seen before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ered pakkawood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail which makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Garasuki knives are usually single bevel, and this garasuki is no different. Suitable for only \u003cstrong\u003eright-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e users!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\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. 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\u003cdiv class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt adP adO\" id=\":1m3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aXjCH m15f0124149e4fd47\" id=\":1lm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815825109080,"sku":"17011845671","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Garasuki_Supreme_Twisted_145mm_5.7__17011845671.jpeg?v=1537437858"},{"product_id":"mcusta-sujihiki-supreme-hammered-240mm","title":"Mcusta Sujihiki Supreme Hammered 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Sujihiki Supreme Hammered is a top-notch slicer knife. Slicers have slightly longer and narrower blades than Gyuto knives, so they are intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. Laser cut by custom machines developed by Mcusta, this Sujihiki is made of stainless and great performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel. The core is\u003c\/span\u003e clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin profile of the blade makes it a perfect tool for precise cuts of larger pieces of meat (eg roast, rib eye steak) and fish, as well as for carving and filleting. With its 240mm (9.5\") blade length, this Sujihiki is among the shorter slicers, so it can also be used as a general purpose knife too, like the Gyuto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang Sujihiki, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1m3\" class=\"ii gt adP adO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1lm\" class=\"a3s aXjCH m15f0124149e4fd47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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. 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12816091578456,"sku":"17011016664","price":265.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Sujihiki_Supreme_Hammered_240mm_9.5__17011016664.jpeg?v=1537440794"},{"product_id":"mcusta-petty-supreme-twisted-150mm","title":"Mcusta Petty Supreme Twisted 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Petty Supreme Twisted is a handy and special looking knife, suitable for both home and professional use. Petty knife, sometimes also referred as paring or utility, is a smaller version of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyuto-knives-chefs-knife\"\u003eGyuto (Chef's knife)\u003c\/a\u003e, 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\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003emonosteel \u003c\/span\u003eblade is made of stainless and \u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10. A simple looking, high polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang petty, attached to the never seen before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e red pakkawood handle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail which makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\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. 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","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12840173076568,"sku":"17010707669","price":215.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Petty_Supreme_Twisted_150mm_5.9__17010707669.jpg?v=1537783319"},{"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? 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":12841071575128,"sku":"01010726301","price":102.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Petty_Black_Damascus_90mm_3.5__FD-1591.jpeg?v=1740397755"},{"product_id":"mcusta-kiritsuke-revolution-black-230mm","title":"Mcusta Kiritsuke Revolution 230mm (9.1\") [Black]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Kiritsuke Revolution Black is a knife for a serious chef. Although this knife will be a great all-rounder knife in our home kitchens too, the Japanese traditions only allow the Executive Chef to wield this knife. Kiritsuke knife is a hybrid between the traditional Japanese knife Yanagiba (slicer knife, mostly used for sushi) and the Usuba (knife specialized to cut vegetables), meaning it can be used for all sorts of tasks in the kitchen, from making sashimi, slicing through ribeye, to chopping veggies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough traditionally Kiritsuke knives are single bevel, Mcusta ground this one as a double bevel to cater to the needs of Western users. This knife can be a great alternative to the Gyuto knives, however, due to its straight edge, Kiritsuke won't rock through cuts as the Gyuto does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, Kiritsuke Revolution was made of the revolutionary new type of steel called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives#powder-steels\"\u003ePowder Metallurgy\u003c\/a\u003e (PM steels), known for their great edge retention and corrosion resistance. The steel was hardened to 61 HRC and is san-mai clad, meaning the core SG2 steel is clad into 2 layers of softer stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is revolutionary too. The black pakka wood was shaped into the ergonomic decagonal (10-sided) handle which will sit comfortably in your hands for hours of work. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emosaic pin was placed in the middle of the handle for added aesthetics, while a stainless bolster with a red splitter ensures a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Kiritsuke Revolution is also available in \u003cstrong\u003ered handle\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-kiritsuke-revolution-red-230mm\"\u003eMCUSTA KIRITSUKE REVOLUTION RED 230MM (9.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12846484258904,"sku":"17012144650","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaKiritsukeRevolutionBlack230mm_17012144650.jpg?v=1610017762"},{"product_id":"mcusta-kiritsuke-revolution-red-230mm","title":"Mcusta Kiritsuke Revolution 230mm (9.1\") [Red]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Kiritsuke Revolution Red is a knife for a serious chef. Although this knife will be a great all-rounder knife in our home kitchens too, the Japanese traditions only allow the Executive Chef to wield this knife. Kiritsuke knife is a hybrid between the traditional Japanese knife Yanagiba (slicer knife, mostly used for sushi) and the Usuba (knife specialized to cut vegetables), meaning it can be used for all sorts of tasks in the kitchen, from making sashimi, slicing through ribeye, to chopping veggies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough traditionally Kiritsuke knives are single bevel, Mcusta ground this one as a double bevel to cater to the needs of Western users. This knife can be a great alternative to the Gyuto knives, however, due to its straight edge, Kiritsuke won't rock through cuts as the Gyuto does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, Kiritsuke Revolution was made of the revolutionary new type of steel called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives#powder-steels\"\u003ePowder Metallurgy\u003c\/a\u003e (PM steels), known for their great edge retention and corrosion resistance. The steel was hardened to 61 HRC and is san-mai clad, meaning the core SG2 steel is clad into 2 layers of softer stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is revolutionary too. The red pakka wood was shaped into the ergonomic decagonal (10-sided) handle which will sit comfortably in your hands for hours of work. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emosaic pin was placed in the middle of the handle for added aesthetics, while a stainless bolster with a red splitter ensures a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Kiritsuke Revolution is also available in \u003cstrong\u003eblack handle\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-kiritsuke-revolution-black-230mm\"\u003eMCUSTA KIRITSUKE REVOLUTION BLACK 230MM (9.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. 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It is intended for experienced knife owners who know how to handle and take care of knives made of White steel #2, which will develop some patina due to the high amount of carbon (C) in their chemical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made of durable Chestnut wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Ikeuchi Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12847844458584,"sku":"25010770680","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Small_Petty_60mm_2.4__25010770680jpeg.jpeg?v=1537877644"},{"product_id":"ikeuchi-small-petty-carving-60mm","title":"Ikeuchi Petty Carving Shirogami #2 60mm (2.4\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tiny carving knife from Ikeuchi Hamono does not have the standard looking petty shape since it was primarily used for wood carving. 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It is intended for experienced knife owners who know how to handle and take care of knives made of White steel #2, which will develop some patina due to the high amount of carbon (C) in their chemical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made of durable Chestnut wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Ikeuchi Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12847882829912,"sku":"25010770679","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Small_Petty_Carving_60mm_2.4__25010770679.jpeg?v=1537878129"},{"product_id":"tojiro-petty-damascus-130mm","title":"Tojiro Petty Damascus 130mm (5.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO Petty Damascus 130mm is a knife for all those smaller tasks where larger chef's knives are deemed unwieldy. 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. 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":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? 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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. 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However, the main purpose of Garasuki knives, with their special, triangular shaped stiff blade, is \u003cstrong\u003edeboning poultry and cutting through soft joints\u003c\/strong\u003e. In restaurants, it is mostly used to break down whole chickens, while at home it can also serve as a petty knife, due to the similar shape and length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"reverse tanto\" tip design increases the strength of the tip, which can be used to easily pierce the skin, as well as to make precise cuts in tight spots, like the joints. Its shape also allows making quick turns, great for trimming away fat and connective tissue. Garasuki is a must-have tool in your kitchen if you prepare a lot of poultry meat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Garasuki was made of a partially stainless S8A\/SKD12 steel, so some extra care is needed. Please wipe dry the knife after every use. Steel was hardened to 58 HRC. A simple, yet appealing handle is made of black micarta and is securely attached to the blade with 2 stainless pins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarasuki knives are usually single bevel, and this one is no different. Suitable for only right-handed users!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12863206916184,"sku":"03010228698","price":92.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/SharpEdgeYoshidaGarasuki140mm_front.jpg?v=1588148795"},{"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. 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The best of both worlds for a fish knife that gets wet constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional round magnolia wood — light, grippy when wet, and it keeps the balance forward where a deba needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the blacksmith: \u003c\/strong\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. 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The edge arrives sharpened and ready to use — no setup needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Ginsan steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened to 61 HRC, which means the edge stays sharp through long prep sessions — but unlike traditional carbon steel, Ginsan is \u003cstrong\u003estainless\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there's no rust worry and no special drying routine. The best of both worlds for a fish knife that gets wet constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional round magnolia wood — light, grippy when wet, and it keeps the balance forward where a deba needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the blacksmith: \u003c\/strong\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. 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The handle is made of Lamar resin which makes it slip-resistant and comfortable to use. The handle oval and thin to fit in smaller hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ We cannot stress enough that this is still a sharp knife and if not used under strict adult supervision, it can cause harm and injuries to your children. Please make sure to take enough time to teach your children about the proper usage and safety of using a kitchen knife. This knife is suitable for children \u003cstrong\u003eolder than 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. With all this in mind - this MACs Kids knife is an excellent and fun way of introducing your curious children to the beauties of cooking and preparing food. 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Both the tip and the heel of the blade have been rounded and dulled to prevent accidental cuts and injuries. The curved heel provides great support for your child's index finger. The handle is made of Lamar resin which makes it slip-resistant and comfortable to use. The handle oval and thin to fit in smaller hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ We cannot stress enough that this is still a sharp knife and if not used under strict adult supervision, it can cause harm and injuries to your children. Please make sure to take enough time to teach your children about the proper usage and safety of using a kitchen knife. This knife is suitable for children \u003cstrong\u003eolder than 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. With all this in mind - this MACs Kids knife is an excellent and fun way of introducing your curious children to the beauties of cooking and preparing food. 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