{"title":"Stainless Steel Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for beginners and professional chefs alike, stainless steel knives offer a reliable balance between performance and ease of care. Containing more than 12% chromium, they resist corrosion and staining—making them perfect for busy kitchens where maintenance needs to be simple. These knives strike the right balance between hardness and toughness, though they may require more frequent sharpening compared to high-carbon blades. Popular stainless steels include \u003cstrong\u003eVG-10, VG-5, AUS-10, AUS-8, and Ginsan\u003c\/strong\u003e, each known for combining durability with everyday practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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. Blacksmith Masutani is known as an incredibly good knife sharpener, and his knives are no different. With their very thin spine (around 1.8mm) these knives will slide through food with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of this Santoku is made of VG-1 stainless steel, a younger cousin of more wide-spread VG-10 steel. VG-1 steel is clad into a softer layer of stainless steel, where visible traces of hammer are left to give it a unique look. Compared to VG-10, VG-1 is slightly tougher steel, but with a bit less wear resistance. Due to a very thin grind, VG-1 steel is exposed at the very bottom of the blade (the curvy, hamon-like line). This knife was forged to a hardness of around 60 HRC, which offers a satisfying edge retention and is easy to resharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Santoku was fitted a yo-style, Western-type handle made of mahogany wood, and features a stainless bolster. The knife tang ends halfway through the handle, further reducing the weight of the knife and pushing the balance more towards the tip of the blade, like with wa-style, traditional Japanese handles. The handle will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, knives from Mr. Masutani offer a stunning price-performance ratio. They are a great choice for passionate home cooks who are starting to explore the beautiful world of Japanese knives. These knives will fit well into the hands of student chefs, and will also make a great gift (just don’t forget to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift\/#present\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eadd a coin with your present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kunio Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8209857019992,"sku":"19010825602","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Vg10_Etsu_Hamm.Bols.Mahagony_Santoku_170_19010825602_4.jpg?v=1750232452"},{"product_id":"etsu-village-hammered-nakiri-165mm","title":"Etsu Village Hammered Nakiri 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eNakiri - Japanese knife made to serve one purpose - cutting veggies! Nakiri knives are known to have thin and wide blades so they can easily slice through all kinds of vegetables. This Nakiri, from the master sharpener and blacksmith Masutani, is no different. Suitable for everyone who chops a lot of vegetables, either at home, cooking school, or at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of this Nakiri is made of VG-1 stainless steel, a younger cousin of more wide-spread VG-10 steel. VG-1 steel is clad into a softer layer of stainless steel, where visible traces of hammer are left to give it a unique look. Compared to VG-10, VG-1 is slightly tougher steel, but with a bit less wear resistance. Due to a very thin grind, VG-1 steel is exposed at the very bottom of the blade (the curvy, Hamon-like line). This knife was forged to a hardness of around 60 HRC, which offers satisfying edge retention and is easy to resharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Nakiri was fitted a yo-style, Western-type handle made of mahogany wood, and features a stainless bolster. The knife tang ends halfway through the handle, further reducing the weight of the knife and pushing the balance more towards the tip of the blade, like with Wa-style, traditional Japanese handles. The handle will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, knives from Mr. Masutani offer a stunning price-performance ratio. They are a great choice for passionate home cooks who are starting to explore the beautiful world of Japanese knives. These knives will fit well into the hands of student chefs, and will also make a great gift (just don’t forget to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift\/#present\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eadd a coin with your present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kunio Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8213914189912,"sku":"390106081010","price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Etsu_Village_Hammered_Nakiri_170mm_6.7__19010625599.jpeg?v=1750232448"},{"product_id":"tojiro-gyuto-kuro-uchi-210mm","title":"Tojiro Atelier Gyuto Kuro-uchi 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-forged gyuto presents the top level of TOJIRO’s offer of multi-purpose, medium-sized kitchen knives. The excellent VG-10 core is hand-forged using the traditional method into a beautiful 63-layer Damascus pattern with black kuro-uchi patina. The handle is carefully made of black\/green micarta with special handmade bronze fastening pins. Suitable for a demanding chef for home or professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is packaged in a traditional Japanese paulownia wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8242829656152,"sku":"01010312066","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Gyuto_Kuro-uchi_210mm_8.3__01010312066.jpeg?v=1740397770"},{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-peeling-70mm","title":"Tojiro DP Peeling 70mm (2.8\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO Bird's Beak Paring knife is mostly used in a professional kitchen for peeling or carving fruits and vegetables and is especially essential to tourne vegetables (a French staple technique). It will come in handy in a home kitchen too, especially with peeling spherical fruits and veggies, although the standard shaped paring\/petty knife should also do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paring knife is part of the TOJIRO's DP knife series, featuring a popular VG-10 core steel, clad into two layers of softer steel for easier sharpening. A durable and fairly light stamina wood handle is used, allowing for an ergonomic and fatigue-less grip. It features a stainless bolster and three rivets for a secure handle fixation, reducing the possibility for cracks in the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12237049299032,"sku":"01010702013","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Bird_s_Beak_Paring_70mm_2.8__01010702013.jpeg?v=1740397767"},{"product_id":"tojiro-petty-damascus-150mm","title":"Tojiro Petty Damascus 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO Petty Damascus 150mm knife is a versatile knife for both home and professional use. Petty knife, sometimes also referred as paring or utility, is a smaller version of the Gyuto (Chef's knife), and is used for all sorts of delicate tasks where a larger knife would be unwieldy. Petty knives are used for peeling, paring, decorating, cutting out cores of apple quarters, removing eyes from potatoes, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petty knife is part of the TOJIRO's Pro DP Damascus knife series, featuring a popular VG-10 core steel, clad into 37 layers of softer Damascus steel. Damascus pattern formed on the blade is called “Kasumi-Nagashi” and belongs into the group of traditional Japanese Kasumi patterns.\u003cbr\u003e☝️ Please note that the Damascus pattern on this knife is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e as pronounced\/visible as with other knives on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA durable and fairly light stamina wood handle is used, allowing for an ergonomic and fatigue-less grip. It features a stainless bolster and three rivets for a secure handle fixation, reducing the possibility for cracks in the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12237247086680,"sku":"01010707011","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/F-651.jpg?v=1740397765"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-hybrid-splash-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Hybrid Splash 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Hybrid Splash is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e pronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka wood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 227px; top: 980.708px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 227px; top: 980.708px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12804253810776,"sku":"17010810667","price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Splash_180mm_7.1__17010810667.jpeg?v=1537271450"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-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":false}],"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-santoku-supreme-twisted-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Supreme Twisted 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Supreme Twisted is another special looking knife that comes out of the Mcusta's futuristic, custom-made laser machines. The \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\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe monosteel blade is made of stainless and great 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\/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\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"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 Santoku, 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\"\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","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815222931544,"sku":"17010810411","price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/17010810411_1.jpg?v=1707730444"},{"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":false}],"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":"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? Sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12847973924952,"sku":"01010726015","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Petty_Damascus_90mm_3.5__FD-591.jpeg?v=1740397750"},{"product_id":"tojiro-santoku-damascus-165mm","title":"Tojiro Santoku Damascus 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO Santoku Damascus is a great choice if you are looking for a multi-purpose knife for your kitchen. It features a slightly wider blade than the most common Santoku-shaped knives, therefore it will excel at cutting vegetables, but will also perform well with cutting smaller to medium-sized pieces of meat and fish. The excellent VG-10 steel with the hardness of 61 HRC is clad into 62 layers of softer stainless steel with the Damascus pattern, making every knife a unique looking piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade extends into a traditional Japanese round Wa handle made of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emagnolia wood with a buffalo horn ferrule. The handle has an emphasized angle for a better grip, which makes it more suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eright-handed users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the TOJIRO's Shippu Damascus series we currently also carry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tojiro-petty-damascus-130mm\"\u003eTOJIRO PETTY DAMASCUS 130MM (5.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tojiro-petty-damascus-90mm\"\u003eTOJIRO PETTY DAMASCUS 90MM (3.5\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. 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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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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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Like all gyuto's (Chef's knives), it's a general purpose knife for all kinds of tasks. Due to its curved belly, it will do best at rocking and push-pull cutting moves, but not so much at chopping. It is quite a lightweight knife at 185g (6.5 oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG-10 core, clad into a layer of softer stainless steel, is hardened to 60HRC. Not a super hard knife, but this also means it is not a very sensitive blade, so you'll get a good ratio of edge retention and not needing to worry about chipping the blade very easily. The looks on TOJIRO's new line is simply stunning - you'll marvel at the beautiful hammer dents on the top of the knife which were left unpolished to give the knife the kuro-uchi finish. Hammer dents also have a function, they help with the food release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO fitted a traditional Japanese D-shaped-handle made of magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule. Nothing fancy here, but does the job just fine and keeps the overall weight of the knife low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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 is very sharp out-of-the-box and is ready to make some (precise) damage to the food you're about to prepare. The santoku shape is the most popular knife shape in Japanese home kitchens, so have no doubts it work well as a multi-purpose knife in your kitchen too. Dicing, slicing and mincing are the preferred moves with santoku knives. With the 170mm blade length, you will only miss a couple of centimeters when cutting larger pieces of meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG-10 core, clad into a layer of softer stainless steel, is hardened to 60 HRC. Not a super hard knife, but this also means it is not a very sensitive blade, so you'll get a good ratio of edge retention and not needing to worry about chipping the blade very easily. The looks on TOJIRO's new line is simply stunning - you'll marvel at the beautiful hammer dents on the top of the knife which were left unpolished to give the knife the kuro-uchi finish. Hammer dents also have a function, they help with the food release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO fitted a traditional Japanese D-shaped-handle made of magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule. Nothing fancy here, but does the job just fine and keeps the overall weight of the knife low.\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20018670043224,"sku":"01010825758","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Santoku_DP_Hammered_170mm_6.7__010108257528.jpeg?v=1740397739"},{"product_id":"tojiro-nakiri-dp-hammered-165mm","title":"Tojiro Nakiri DP Hammered 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf vegetables make up most of your prep, this is the shape designed for exactly that. The nakiri is Japan's traditional vegetable knife: a straight, flat edge that meets the board along its full length, so every chop cuts clean through — no accordion-cut onions, no half-attached herbs. It's a workhorse in professional prep kitchens, and increasingly the favourite knife of home cooks who eat mostly plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO's DP Hammered line pairs their proven VG-10 steel with a rustic kuro-uchi look at a price that makes it one of the best value entries into Japanese knives.\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\u003eVG-10 core at 60 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hard enough to stay sharp for weeks of home use, yet tough enough to forgive the occasional careless moment. The sweet spot for a first Japanese knife: real edge retention without the chip-anxiety of harder steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless cladding\u003c\/strong\u003e — The cutting core is wrapped in softer stainless steel, so day-to-day care is simple: wash, dry, done. No patina, no rust worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHammered kuro-uchi finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — The unpolished hammer dents aren't just beautiful — they create air pockets that help slices fall away from the blade instead of sticking. Every knife's pattern is slightly different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia D-handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light, traditional, and comfortable in the pinch grip. It keeps the knife nimble and shifts the balance toward the blade, where the work happens. (The ferrule is plastic — honest at this price point, and one reason the knife stays affordable.)\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\u003eA nakiri is for vegetables: push cuts and chopping. Don't use it on bones, frozen food, or hard squash stems, and never twist the edge in the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kuro-uchi finish will wear and fade slightly with use and washing — this is normal and part of the look, not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash and dry. The cladding is stainless, but the exposed VG-10 edge appreciates a quick wipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp out of the box and ready to use; like all Japanese knives it reaches its full potential after the first sharpening on a whetstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TOJIRO:\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\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 width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20019044909144,"sku":"01010609759","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Nakiri_DP_Hammered_165mm_6.5__01010609759.jpeg?v=1740397737"},{"product_id":"tojiro-petty-dp-hammered-130mm","title":"Tojiro Petty DP Hammered 130mm (5.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO \u003cspan\u003ePetty\u003c\/span\u003e DP Hammered 130mm (5.1\") is a new budget superstar from the hands TOJIRO's blacksmiths. TOJIRO's secret recipe of hardening VG-10 steel doesn't disappoint with their new line of hammered\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekuro-uchi knives either. The knife is very sharp out-of-the-box and is ready to make some (precise) damage to the food you're about to prepare. Petty knives are very useful 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG-10 core, clad into a layer of softer stainless steel, is hardened to 60 HRC. Not a super hard knife, but this also means it is not a very sensitive blade, so you'll get a good ratio of edge retention and not needing to worry about chipping the blade very easily. The looks on TOJIRO's new line is simply stunning - you'll marvel at the beautiful hammer dents on the top of the knife which were left unpolished to give the knife the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekuro-uchi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efinish. Hammer dents also have a function, they help with the food release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO fitted a traditional Japanese D-shaped-handle made of magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule. Nothing fancy here, but does the job just fine and keeps the overall weight of the knife low.\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? 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The knife is very sharp out-of-the-box and is ready to make some (precise) damage to the food you're about to prepare. Petty knives are very useful for all those smaller tasks where larger chef's knives are deemed unwieldy. This petty can also work as an in-hand paring knife, so it can be used for peeling potatoes, cutting avocados, etc. It's a very short knife, making it very helpful in tight spots and around the bones. Very useful to have at hand in a professional or home kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG-10 core, clad into a layer of softer stainless steel, is hardened to 60 HRC. Not a super hard knife, but this also means it is not a very sensitive blade, so you'll get a good ratio of edge retention and not needing to worry about chipping the blade very easily. The looks on TOJIRO's new line is simply stunning - you'll marvel at the beautiful hammer dents on the top of the knife which were left unpolished to give the knife the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekuro-uchi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efinish. Hammer dents also have a function, they help with the food release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO fitted a traditional Japanese D-shaped-handle made of magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule. Nothing fancy here, but does the job just fine and keeps the overall weight of the knife low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-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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We've learned many intricate little details about Japanese knives and the people who love using them, so designing a knife felt like a natural progression for us. Handing over our new knife idea to a skilled Japanese blacksmith was a no brainer - nothing can beat the centuries-old experience of forging swords and knives, so Bunka Black Damascus, like all knives in our shop, is made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBunka Black Damascus embodies all of our knowledge and years of experience presenting Japanese kitchen knives to knife lovers around the world. She already has a special place in our kitchen (and in our hearts 😍), and we hope it will soon find a special place in your kitchen too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBunka Black Damascus is a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-purpose knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for cutting veggies, meat and fish. Primarily designed for use in home kitchens, although we are sure it will be wielded by many professional chefs that want to have a shorter, more agile multi-purpose knife at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (V for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVanadium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, G for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"gold\" as in \"gold standard\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V)  and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe excellent VG-10 steel with the hardness of 60-61 HRC is clad into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e32 layers of softer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estainless steel (san-mai damascus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBunka Black Damascus features a 165mm (6.5\") long blade, clad in what is called Black Damascus. A \u003cstrong\u003e33-layered \u003c\/strong\u003eDamascus cladding means every piece has a unique pattern on the blade, making every knife one-of-a-kind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003e double bevel (50\/50 symmetrical) \u003c\/a\u003eblade. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe extremely thin profile of the blade (spine thickness at 1.8mm) and hard Japanese steel will deliver a smooth and long-lasting sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle attached to the knife followed the same logic as the blade - universal and easy to maintain. A beautiful, dark brown, octagonal-shaped Pakka wood handle sits well in your hands regardless if you are left- or right-handed. Pakka wood is a mixture of laminated wood and epoxy resin which is highly durable and will not get stained easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSuncraft is a family company spanning four generations and specializing in the production of kitchen tools. The smithy was founded in 1948 and is located in a thriving manufacturing area of Seki in Gifu prefecture, where steelwork dates back to the times of the Samurai warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSTOM SAYA:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also made a custom-fit \u003ca href=\"\/products\/saya-bunka-160mm-knife-sheath\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esaya (knife sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eincluded\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eprice \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be ordered separately. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSayas are hand-made from walnut wood, so the pattern and colors are slightly different with every piece, as it can be seen on the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZNsavSrDMMU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suncraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20652830556248,"sku":"18011609792","price":215.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Bunka_Black_Damascus_160mm_6.3__front_18011609792.jpeg?v=1616484173"},{"product_id":"hokiyama-gyuto-ginsanko-240mm","title":"Hokiyama Gyuto Ginsanko 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eHokiyama Gyuto Ginsanko in 240mm (9.5\") blade length is\u003cstrong\u003e a multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for use at home, as well as in a professional kitchen. Gyuto, or Chef's knife, is a versatile kitchen knife that will shine with all kinds of chopping, slicing and rocking motions on the kitchen board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful and unique \u003cstrong\u003ehammer dents\u003c\/strong\u003e were left unpolished on the top part of the blade. At the bottom of the blade we can see a \u003cstrong\u003every pronounced, curvy line\u003c\/strong\u003e that goes along the entire length of the blade. This is the line between the core and the two softer, outer layers of steel that serve as additional protection of the core steel. Such sandwich of the harder core steel and softer outer steels is called san-mai clad, most of today's Japanese knives are made this way. The heart of this gyuto is made of \u003cstrong\u003eHitachi's Silver III steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, which was hardened to around \u003cstrong\u003e63 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokiyama blacksmiths decided to fit a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese (Wa) wooden handle\u003c\/strong\u003e on this beautiful knife. The handle is slightly special as it does not feature a ferrule - the whole handle is made of one piece of wood. The handle is made of \u003cstrong\u003ewalnut wood\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003eoctagonal-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it will fit in the hands of both left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation. Despite the fact that they make knives according to the traditional methods, they follow the modern technological guidelines in the field of metallurgy, material processing and innovations in production processes. Hokiyama, in their own words, is a fusion of tradition (土佐 一), innovation (無限) and practicality (左近).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife in the smithy goes through about 50 different processes that are performed and controlled by experienced craftsmen. Among the various steps required to make a Hokiyama knife is a special process called Rolling-Forging. 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Santoku knives are the most commonly used knives in Japanese home kitchens and have in recent years conquered the rest of the world too. This santoku by Hokiyama will serve all those looking for a smaller and versatile knife with a little more emphasis on vegetable preparation. The knife will shine with all kinds of chopping and cutting on the cutting board, but it will run out of blade length for larger cuts of meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful and unique \u003cstrong\u003ehammer dents\u003c\/strong\u003e were left unpolished on the top part of the blade. At the bottom of the blade we can see a \u003cstrong\u003every pronounced, curvy line\u003c\/strong\u003e that goes along the entire length of the blade. This is the line between the core and the two softer, outer layers of steel that serve as additional protection of the core steel. Such sandwich of the harder core steel and softer outer steels is called san-mai clad, most of today's Japanese knives are made this way. The heart of this santoku is made of \u003cstrong\u003eHitachi's Silver III steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, which was hardened to around \u003cstrong\u003e63 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokiyama blacksmiths decided to fit a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese (Wa) wooden handle\u003c\/strong\u003e on this beautiful knife. The handle is slightly special as it does not feature a ferrule - the whole handle is made of one piece of wood. The handle is made of \u003cstrong\u003ewalnut wood\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003eoctagonal-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it will fit in the hands of both left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hokiyama:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation. Despite the fact that they make knives according to the traditional methods, they follow the modern technological guidelines in the field of metallurgy, material processing and innovations in production processes. 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Fujin is a Chef's knife in 210mm blade length, a multi-purpose knife, optimal for everyday, versatile use, regardless if you are a home cook or a pro chef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFujin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003egod of wind\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the oldest Shinto gods in Japanese mythology. It is a very aptly named knife since the unique hammered patterns on the blade resemble the blowing of the wind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is made from the popular and well tested VG-10 steel, heat-treated to 61 HRC. The bottom part of the blade exposes the Damascus cladding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurosaki fitted his standard wooden handle on the Fujin. Made from beautiful dark rosewood and shaped octagonally, so it fits the hands of both left- and right-handed users. A great knife to own, use and to marvel at the amazing skills of the master blacksmith.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yu Kurosaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29876174159960,"sku":"19010312858","price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/KurosakiGyutoFujinVG-10210mm_19010316951_1_1_c9b23e9c-413b-410f-9bd2-a5ad0b1bd8b5.jpg?v=1615279521"},{"product_id":"burja-prosciutto-knife-300mm","title":"Aichi Burja - Prosciutto Knife 300mm (11.8\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurja\u003c\/strong\u003e [pronounced as 'booryah'] is a \u003cstrong\u003eprosciutto knife\u003c\/strong\u003e. Burja is a knife of our own creation - we love good knives, we love good prosciutto, and good prosciutto should be sliced by hand using the sharpest knife around.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurja is the first Japanese-made prosciutto knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed by SharpEdge, forged by Japanese smithy Suncraft, based in the famous blacksmith town of Seki, made of Japanese steel and optimized for cutting prosciutto. No one has ever paid so much attention to making a knife that will meet all the needs of cutting prosciutto. It is especially difficult to make a universal knife since there are a lot of different types of prosciutto, as well as there are many cutting techniques to slice it. But no worries - Burja is not just a knife for cutting prosciutto. Because of its harder, but still flexible blade, it can be used for cutting other dry meats as well. And due to its thin and long blade profile, it will perform well as a \u003cstrong\u003eslicer\u003c\/strong\u003e for larger pieces of meat and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBurja knife is a combination of the rich culinary tradition of prosciutto ham with the Japanese tradition of forging knives. Since Japanese blacksmiths are the best blacksmiths in the world, possessing centuries of knowledge and experience of forging steel, it made perfect sense to make our prosciutto knife in Japan. From idea to design, after many conversations with knife makers, trial\u0026amp;errors, finding the right steel and handles, many sliced (and eaten) prosciuttos, visits to Japan, the process finally ended after a good two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Burja mean?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBurja is a Slovenian name of the \u003cstrong\u003elocal wind\u003c\/strong\u003e, in English known under the name Bora. Burja wind is typical for the Adriatic region. It is a cold, dry, strong and gusty northeast wind without which no prosciutto would ever be produced, no matter where in the world it is dried. With all the characteristics, Burja immediately felt like the perfect name for our prosciutto knife. \u003cstrong\u003eThree engraved symbols \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be seen on the left side of the blade. These symbols are called wind barbs, they indicate wind direction and wind speed. The three engraved wind barbs represent Burja wind with three different wind speeds, as Burja is a gusty and very strong wind.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe shape of Burja is unique, although at first sight resembles other prosciutto knives. It has an extremely \u003cstrong\u003ethin spine\u003c\/strong\u003e of the blade at 1.8mm. The blade is \u003cstrong\u003e300mm (11.8\") long\u003c\/strong\u003e and finishes with a thin, pointy tip, revealing its origins and traditions of blacksmiths that were once forging katanas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aichi steel Burja is suitable for the softest prosciutto because it has the most flexible blade and is made from the softest steel with a (still high!) hardness of 58 HRC. It is most recommended for use with tender cured meats from Italian prosciutto regions such as Parma and San Daniele. It is also exceptional for slicing cooked ham and less cured meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for: \u003c\/strong\u003eProsciutto di Parma, Prosciutto di San Daniele, Culatello di Zibello, Spanish Jamón Serrano, and similar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFLEXIBILITY OF THE BLADE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlexibility is necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e to some extent, but we have opted for somewhat more rigid flexibility with Burja since this makes it more versatile and suitable for many different types of prosciutto, and at the same time excels when cutting other large pieces of dried meats and other proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBurja knife is made of Japanese Aichi steel 1K6M VM which will take care of the long edge retention and will be easy to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBurja was fitted a black \u003cstrong\u003ehandle made of pakka wood\u003c\/strong\u003e with a decorative red ring and a stainless bolster for a comfortable grip. Pakka wood is laminated wood, consisting of 70% wood and 30% resin, which makes the handle extremely durable and resistant to humidity, plus it is easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Custom handles available!] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe handle is an integral part of any knife. With our Burja knife we want to keep things a bit more funky by experimenting with unique, custom-made handles. While the standard version was fitted the black pakka wood handle, custom handles are also available, inspired by designers, artists and woodworkers that we got to know along the way. If you would like your Burja with a unique handle, please contact us at \u003ca title=\"Email\" href=\"support@sharpedgeshop.com\"\u003esupport@sharpedgeshop.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOnly one layer of steel is used for the knife to be flexible. When deciding on the steels we wanted to make a knife from, we weigh the characteristics such as hardness, sharpness, ease of maintenance, graininess and ease of sharpening. The biggest challenge was to make the blade flexible enough while keeping the hardness at 58 HRC.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe slightly concave secondary grind helps the knife to glide smoothly when making longer cuts. The profile of the blade is not completely straight. The slight curvature of the sharp edge reduces the point of contact, which greatly eases the cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe hammer's imprints, called Tsuchime, were left on the top part of the blade. This keeps the air in the dents, which helps the knife sliding smoothly through prosciutto.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuncraft is a family company spanning four generations and specializing in the production of kitchen tools. 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Saya will protect Burja and yourself whenever you are not using the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suncraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30093254426712,"sku":"18013022847","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Burja_-_Prosciutto_Knife_300mm_11.8__back_18013022847.jpeg?v=1650617924"},{"product_id":"hokiyama-gyuto-ginsanko-yo-210mm","title":"Hokiyama Gyuto Ginsanko Yo 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eHokiyama Gyuto Ginsanko Yo in 210mm (8.3\") blade length is\u003cstrong\u003e a multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for use at home, as well as in a professional kitchen. Gyuto, or Chef's knife, is a versatile kitchen knife that will shine with all kinds of chopping, slicing and rocking motions on the kitchen board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful and unique \u003cstrong\u003ehammer dents\u003c\/strong\u003e were left unpolished on the top part of the blade. At the bottom of the blade we can see a \u003cstrong\u003every pronounced, curvy line\u003c\/strong\u003e that goes along the entire length of the blade. This is the line between the core and the two softer, outer layers of steel that serve as additional protection of the core steel. Such sandwich of the harder core steel and softer outer steels is called san-mai clad, most of today's Japanese knives are made this way. The heart of this gyuto is made of \u003cstrong\u003eHitachi's Silver III steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, which was hardened to around \u003cstrong\u003e63 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokiyama blacksmiths fitted a \u003cstrong\u003ewestern-style (Yo) handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The handle is simple and ergonomic, without any bolster and is made of \u003cb\u003elaminated pakka wood\u003c\/b\u003e. It will fit in the hands of both left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hokiyama:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation. Despite the fact that they make knives according to the traditional methods, they follow the modern technological guidelines in the field of metallurgy, material processing and innovations in production processes. Hokiyama, in their own words, is a fusion of tradition (土佐 一), innovation (無限) and practicality (左近).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife in the workshop goes through about 50 different processes that are performed and controlled by experienced craftsmen. Among the various steps required to make a Hokiyama knife is a special process called Rolling-Forging. It enables the efficient and uniform production of knives while maintaining the properties and qualities of Japanese steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hokiyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31607159521368,"sku":"39010312897","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/HokiyamaGyutoGinsankoYo210mm.jpg?v=1611378169"},{"product_id":"hokiyama-usuba-aus8-180mm","title":"Hokiyama Usuba AUS-8 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eHokiyama Usuba AUS-8 in 180mm (7.1\") blade length is a dedicated knife for\u003cstrong\u003e vegetables only\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a single bevel knife, which means \u003cstrong\u003eonly right-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e users can wield it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rectangular-shaped usuba (named Kakugata in Japanese) was polished to a high (almost mirror-looking) polish. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe minimalistic blade is fitted with a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese (Wa) handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e made of of dense, durable wenge wood with a darker plastic ferrule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a slight step between the ferrule and the handle, which might bother some users. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the blade meets the handle, you may notice a special feature called Machi spacing. This is a small gap between the lower part of the blade and the handle, which can be seen mostly in Yanagiba knives. It is a feature that pays tribute to Japanese swords and is typical mostly in the work of blacksmiths located in and around the Tokyo area. So don't worry, it is not a flaw in assembly of the blade and the handle, but rather a homage to Japanese forging tradition that could be displayed on a magnet right there on your kitchen wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade consists of 2 layers of steel - the harder steel AUS-8 (60 HRC) and a layer of softer stainless steel are forge welded together in what is known as \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enimai\u003c\/em\u003e\" construction.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAUS-8 steel \u003c\/strong\u003eis a popular Japanese steel from the Aichi steelworks that is incredibly resistant to rust, yet simple to sharpen. The steel contains high amounts of \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.7-0.75%) and is also high in \u003cstrong\u003evanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.10-0.26%) and \u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.10-0.30%). It also has a high percentage of \u003cstrong\u003echromium\u003c\/strong\u003e (14.5%), making the blade corrosion-resistant and increasing the hardness, durability and the tensile strength of steel mix. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carefully balanced composition does not only endow the blade with exceptional hardness (60 HRC) but also good wear and tear and rust-resistance properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte__table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte__table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hokiyama Sushi Set\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6659,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,16777215],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"}'\u003eAll these are essential characteristics of a superior steel for knives:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Long lasting sharpness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60 HRC hardness and high carbon content make the blade razor-sharp and help it retain its edge for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Rust-resistance:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edue to high chrome content (14%), the steel is very resistant to corrosion. Even so, you should not skip any of the steps of blade maintenance: wiping it with a dry cloth after use and storing it correctly in a dry and safe place are important steps for prolonging the service life of your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Wear and tear resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e the composition of this steel mix also makes the blade very resistant to wear and tear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the choice of materials and precise final treatment of the blade by hand, the blade is simple to maintain, retains its edge for a very long time and is perfect for sharpening on water stones. These are essential characteristics of a traditional Japanese single bevel knife, such as Usuba. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hokiyama:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation. Despite the fact that they make knives according to the traditional methods, they follow the modern technological guidelines in the field of metallurgy, material processing and innovations in production processes. Hokiyama, in their own words, is a fusion of tradition (土佐 一), innovation (無限) and practicality (左近).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife in the smithy goes through about 50 different processes that are performed and controlled by experienced craftsmen. Among the various steps required to make a Hokiyama knife is a special process called Rolling-Forging. It enables the efficient and uniform production of knives while maintaining the properties and qualities of Japanese steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hokiyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31608024891480,"sku":"39011110895","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Hokiyama_Usuba_Ginsanko_180mm_7.1__39011110895.jpg?v=1573746983"},{"product_id":"hokiyama-yanagiba-aus8-300mm","title":"Hokiyama Yanagiba AUS-8 300mm (11.8\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eHokiyama Yanagiba AUS-8 in 300mm (11.8\") blade length is a thin and long traditional Japanese knife. Yanagiba knives were designed to cut thin slices of raw fish (ideal for sushi lovers), and also for cutting large pieces of meat (eg steaks). It's a single bevel knife, which means \u003cstrong\u003eonly right-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e users can wield it. While we usually find yanagibas in sushi and Japanese restaurants, there is a growing trend of home cooks owning these beauties for the weekend sushi or BBQ parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe knife has a minimalistic polished blade and is fitted with a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese (Wa) handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e made of of dense, durable wenge wood with a darker plastic ferrule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a slight step between the ferrule and the handle, which might bother some users. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the blade meets the handle, you may notice a special feature called Machi spacing. This is a small gap between the lower part of the blade and the handle, which can be seen mostly in Yanagiba knives. It is a feature that pays tribute to Japanese swords and is typical mostly in the work of blacksmiths located in and around the Tokyo area. So don't worry, it is not a flaw in assembly of the blade and the handle, but rather a homage to Japanese forging tradition that could be displayed on a magnet right there on your kitchen wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade consists of 2 layers of steel - the harder steel AUS-8 (60 HRC) and a layer of softer stainless steel are forge welded together in what is known as \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enimai\u003c\/em\u003e\" construction.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAUS-8 steel \u003c\/strong\u003eis a popular Japanese steel from the Aichi steelworks that is incredibly resistant to rust, yet simple to sharpen. The steel contains high amounts of \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.7-0.75%) and is also high in \u003cstrong\u003evanadium\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.10-0.26%) and \u003cstrong\u003emolybdenum\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.10-0.30%). It also has a high percentage of \u003cstrong\u003echromium\u003c\/strong\u003e (14.5%), making the blade corrosion-resistant and increasing the hardness, durability and the tensile strength of steel mix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carefully balanced composition does not only endow the blade with exceptional hardness (60 HRC) but also good wear and tear and rust-resistance properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte__table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte__table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6659,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,16777215],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hokiyama Sushi Set\"}'\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUS-8 characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6659,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,16777215],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hokiyama Sushi Set\"}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Long lasting sharpness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60 HRC hardness and high carbon content make the blade razor-sharp and help it retain its edge for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Rust-resistance:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edue to high chrome content (14%), the steel is very resistant to corrosion. Even so, you should not skip any of the steps of blade maintenance: wiping it with a dry cloth after use and storing it correctly in a dry and safe place are important steps for prolonging the service life of your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Wear and tear resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e the composition of this steel mix also makes the blade very resistant to wear and tear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the choice of materials and precise final treatment of the blade by hand, the blade is simple to maintain, retains its edge for a very long time and is perfect for sharpening on water stones. These are essential characteristics of a traditional Japanese single bevel knife, such as Yanagiba. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hokiyama:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation. Despite the fact that they make knives according to the traditional methods, they follow the modern technological guidelines in the field of metallurgy, material processing and innovations in production processes. Hokiyama, in their own words, is a fusion of tradition (土佐 一), innovation (無限) and practicality (左近).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife in the smithy goes through about 50 different processes that are performed and controlled by experienced craftsmen. Among the various steps required to make a Hokiyama knife is a special process called Rolling-Forging. 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Suitable for a demanding chef for home or professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is packaged in a traditional Japanese paulownia wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT TOJIRO: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. TOJIRO's main focus? Sharpness!\u003cbr\u003eA big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31611470315608,"sku":"01010316640","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Tojiro_Gyuto_Kuro-uchi_240mm_9.5__01010316640.jpg?v=1740397720"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-damascus-flame-240mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame in 240mm (9.5\") blade length is a looker. Suitable as a primary Chef's knife in a professional kitchen, but it will also be found in home kitchens of serious home cooks. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang gyuto, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. 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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, however due to its 240mm (9.5\") blade length, it will mostly be used in a professional environment. 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. 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A simple-looking, high polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang gyuto knife, attached to the never seen before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ered pakka wood\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 that 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 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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\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. 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