{"title":"Summer Sale -25%","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet \u003cstrong\u003e20-30% OFF\u003c\/strong\u003e select Japanese knives, sharpening equipment, and kitchen accessories or use the code \u003cstrong\u003e‘summerchop’ for 15% OFF\u003c\/strong\u003e any full-priced item—storewide! Ends Aug 19.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adjustable-sharpening-stone-holder","title":"Adjustable Stone Holder","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable Stone Holder is a great sharpening accessory for the efficient, safe and quick sharpening of your knives. Using a stone holder will prevent the stones from slipping and will ensure a comfortable and safe sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone holder also lifts your stones from the working surface, so you get some extra clearance. It is especially useful when your stones become thinner - then the extra clearance will be even more appreciated. The Adjustable Stone Holder is waterproof and is suitable for stones of sizes from 150 - 220mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stand is made of rubber which prevents the stone from slipping and protects it from damage since the stone is safely and firmly fastened to the stone holder by screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 stage anti-slip rubber base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euniversal fit for different stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elength range: 150 - 220mm (our entire selection of Sharpening stones will fit on the Stone Holder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe stone on the product photo not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SharpEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38988426953,"sku":"22036800732","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Adjustable_Sharpening_Stone_Holder_SharpEdge.jpg?v=1754561949"},{"product_id":"ceramic-honing-rod-mac-215mm","title":"Ceramic Honing Rod - MAC 215mm (8.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ceramic Honing Rod has been designed for quick repairs to straighten the blade. Honing rods are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e used for sharpening - for that please use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpening-tools\/Sharpening-Stone\"\u003esharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e. Length 215mm (8.5 inches), grit #1200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic honing rod remains abrasive for a long time, but due to its ceramic structure, it is more \u003cstrong\u003efragile\u003c\/strong\u003e and sensitive to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimpacts and breakage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the use of honing rods in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/maintenance-of-kitchen-knives\"\u003eKnife Maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38989208969,"sku":"04020013144","price":26.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Ceramic_Sharpening_Rod_-_MAC.jpeg?v=1502136780"},{"product_id":"benriner-mandoline","title":"Benriner Mandoline Slicer [Beige]","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Benriner Mandoline slicer is perfect for creating thin (or thick) slices for everything from salads to stir-fries and it makes prep work quick and easy. A major time-saver!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandoline has, next to the straight blade that can be resharpened, three interchangeable blades (blades: coarse, medium and fine tooth) for slicing in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness can be easily adjusted from 0.3 mm to about 3 mm. The non-skid base and finger guard ensure safe slicing. The mandoline effortlessly comes apart for easy cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy use a mandoline when we have knives? Well, the answer is... consistency! Benriner's Mandoline Slicer slices fruits and veggies into consistently sized pieces that cook evenly and look great.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☝️ And don't forget to watch your fingers! It is notoriously known as the \"\u003cem\u003efinger guillotine\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeige\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e314 × 92 × 24 mm (12.4\" x 3.6\" x 0.9\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting surface width: \u003c\/strong\u003e64 mm (2.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benriner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12969310322776,"sku":"330578001631","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mandoline_slicer_beige.jpg?v=1754561935"},{"product_id":"ceramic-honing-rod-black-300mm","title":"Ceramic Honing Rod - Black 300mm (11.8\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis black ceramic honing rod is slightly longer and oval-shaped compared to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceramic-honing-rod-mac-215mm\"\u003eMAC's rod\u003c\/a\u003e. Contrary to common belief (and thanks to misleading cooking shows), h\u003cspan\u003eoning rod is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to be used for knife sharpening (t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo sharpen a knife use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpening-tools\/Sharpening-Stone\"\u003esharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e). Honing rods are\u003c\/span\u003e designed to straighten the blade, which significantly prolongs the sharpness of the knife's edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength of the rod: 300mm (11.8\"). Grit: #800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the use of honing rods in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/maintenance-of-kitchen-knives\"\u003eKnife Maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taidea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12887638016088,"sku":"08022200696","price":33.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Ceramic_Honing_Rod_-_Black_300mm_11.8__08022200696.jpeg?v=1754561930"},{"product_id":"small-scissors-black-40mm","title":"Small scissors BLACK - 40mm (1.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall and handy multipurpose scissors. In the kitchen, they can be used for cutting herbs and other small items. Outside your kitchen, you can use them to cut ribbons, gauze, paper, thread, etc. Scissors are sharp along the entire length of the blade, therefore enabling accurate cutting in hard to reach places. Scissors can be fully disassembled, making it easy to sharpen the blades on sharpening stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh Carbon steel, can get \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/sharpening\/what-is-patina-good-or-bad-on-your-knife\"\u003epatina\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40mm (1.6\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall length\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e125mm (4.9\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SharpEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12901068701784,"sku":"26056700644","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Herb_scissors_BLACK_125mm_4.9_2605670064.jpg?v=1728996571"},{"product_id":"sharpedge-sharpening-stone-2000-5000","title":"SharpEdge Sharpening Stone - #2000\/#5000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#2000\/#5000 grit combination whetstone is used for fine sharpening (grit #2000), while the #5000 grit is used for removing the burr, and to give the blade a final, polished edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to years of experience with sharpening knives, we decided to introduce our own line of sharpening stones under our brand SharpEdge. These stones are suitable for beginners and intermediate sharpeners who need a reliable and affordable sharpening stone. There are better performing stones (less wear over time) in the market, but we find our stones offer a great price\/performance ratio for those who are relatively new to knife sharpening. More experienced sharpeners will appreciate our collection of whetstones from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Naniwa\"\u003eJapanese manufacturer Naniwa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using correct techniques we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade, but it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur whetstones include a non-slip base stand for safer sharpening, preventing the stone from moving around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 180 × 60 × 27mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e**The stone comes without cardboard packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SharpEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12923614888024,"sku":"22043800710","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/SharpEdge_Sharpening_Stone_2000_5000_22043800710.jpeg?v=1754561924"},{"product_id":"mac-kids-knife-blue-125mm","title":"MAC Kids Knife BLUE 125mm (4.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes - your children can also have their own knife, so they are able to help you with preparing food and start experiencing and enjoying the art of cooking! Japanese knife manufacturer MAC designed a cute little knife for children - this one comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eblue handle\u003c\/strong\u003e and a little cartoon of the seal catching a squid 🦑 on the dark blade. How cool is that!? Just ask your children! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was designed to provide children with a fully usable, functional knife, but of course with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emany safety features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaximize safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The knife is made out of MAC's molybdenum stainless steel, and the edge is actually quite sharp (which we agree it should be). 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. Have fun, stay sharp and safe!\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-31_at_11.38.32_480x480.png?v=1661938737\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLiza (3), our favorite artist, drew this picture for us. As you can no doubt see, it’s a snail on holiday by the seaside. Before she left with her dad for her own summer vacation, she picked out a pink (naturally!) MAC knife for kids so she’ll be able to help with the cooking. It’s never too early. Under adult supervision, of course. 😀\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19628550520920,"sku":"04012339727","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/MAC_Kids_Knife_BLUE_125mm_4.9.jpg?v=1549729869"},{"product_id":"mac-kids-knife-yellow-125mm","title":"MAC Kids Knife YELLOW 125mm (4.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes - your children can also have their own knife, so they are able to help you with preparing food and start experiencing and enjoying the art of cooking! Japanese knife manufacturer MAC designed a cute little knife for children - this one comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eyellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e handle\u003c\/strong\u003e and a little cartoon of the seal catching a squid 🦑 on the dark blade. How cool is that!? Just ask your children! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was designed to provide children with a fully usable, functional knife, but of course with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emany safety features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaximize safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The knife is made out of MAC's molybdenum stainless steel, and the edge is actually quite sharp (which we agree it should be). 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. Have fun, stay sharp and safe!\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-31_at_11.38.32_480x480.png?v=1661938737\" data-mce-style=\"float: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLiza (3), our favorite artist, drew this picture for us. As you can no doubt see, it’s a snail on holiday by the seaside. Before she left with her dad for her own summer vacation, she picked out a pink (naturally!) MAC knife for kids so she’ll be able to help with the cooking. It’s never too early. Under adult supervision, of course. 😀\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19628677464152,"sku":"04012339725","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/MAC_Kids_Knife_YELLOW_125mm_4.9.jpg?v=1549730200"},{"product_id":"mac-kids-knife-pink-125mm","title":"MAC Kids Knife PINK 125mm (4.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes - your children can also have their own knife, so they are able to help you with preparing food and start experiencing and enjoying the art of cooking! Japanese knife manufacturer MAC designed a cute little knife for children - this one comes with a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e handle\u003c\/strong\u003e and a little cartoon of the seal catching a squid 🦑 on the dark blade. How cool is that!? Just ask your children! 😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was designed to provide children with a fully usable, functional knife, but of course with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emany safety features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaximize safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The knife is made out of MAC's molybdenum stainless steel, and the edge is actually quite sharp (which we agree it should be). 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. Have fun, stay sharp and safe!\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-31_at_11.38.32_480x480.png?v=1661938737\" data-mce-style=\"float: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLiza (3), our favorite artist, drew this picture for us. As you can no doubt see, it’s a snail on holiday by the seaside. Before she left with her dad for her own summer vacation, she picked out a pink (naturally!) MAC knife for kids so she’ll be able to help with the cooking. It’s never too early. Under adult supervision, of course. 😀\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19628683821144,"sku":"04012339726","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/MAC_Kids_Knife_PINK_125mm_4.9.jpg?v=1549730275"},{"product_id":"sharpedge-leather-strop-two-sided","title":"SharpEdge Leather Strop [2-sided]","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo-sided leather strop is used at the very end of the sharpening process to remove the remainder of the burr from the blade. The principle of using a two-sided leather strop is pretty much the same as with sharpening stones. We start stropping on the coarser\/grainer leather and finish on the finer, smoother leather. We can also use the two sides to apply differently grained polishing pastes on the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an even better result and higher polish, we highly recommend applying \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpening-tools\/polishing-compound\"\u003eKoyo \"Green Rouge\" polishing compound\u003c\/a\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003egrainier side\u003c\/strong\u003e of this leather strop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (LxWxH): 37cm x 4.5cm x 2cm (14.6\" x 1.8\" x 0.8\")\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SharpEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30194066587736,"sku":"22037500852","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/SharpEdge_Leather_Strop_two-sided__22037500852.jpeg?v=1568753639"},{"product_id":"higonokami-pocket-knife-kuro-uchi-65mm","title":"Higonokami Pocket Knife Black KURO-UCHI 65mm (2.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigonokami is the most famous Japanese pocket knife. It enjoys the same kind of fame in Japan as the Swiss army knife does in Switzerland and around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigonokami is a small, lightweight and durable pocket knife of simple design, suitable for versatile use. The \u003cstrong\u003eBlack KURO-UCHI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e version\u003c\/strong\u003e is a made of high-carbon SK-5 steel, hardened to around 59 HRC. Kuro-uchi is a black, untreated scaly residue left from the forging process on the top part of the blade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSK-5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteel is a carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which makes Higonokami \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not stain resistant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but easy to resharpen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife needs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egood maintenance and the blade will develop a light patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over time and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the use rinse it well and dry it, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe \u003ca title=\"Ballistol\" href=\"\/collections\/knife-maintenance-oils\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erecommend oiling the blade\u003c\/a\u003e regularly in order to prevent the development of rust. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/maintenance-of-kitchen-knives#patina\" title=\"Patina\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about how to take care of high carbon steel knives and patina in our Knife maintenance blog post.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigonokami has no locking system, it uses friction to keep the blade securely in place. The blade can be extracted from its brass handle by pushing down on the iconic lever, called \u003cem\u003echikiri\u003c\/em\u003e. During use, we should keep a thumb on the lever to prevent the knife from folding.\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the Higonokami pocket knife is based on the katana, which is not a coincidence since knife manufacturing is deeply embedded in the samurai tradition. The knife first appeared in 1896 in response to reforms in the 19th century, which banned the production of weapons, so blacksmiths began to produce knives, among others also these small pocket Higonokamis. The Higonokami is produced by Kanekoma, a company with over 100 years of experience in forging knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Higonokamis began to be manufactured in Miki, the knife manufacturing metropolis, it spread rapidly throughout Japan and the United States, where it was mostly used for pencil sharpening - just one of the many functions of this versatile small pocket knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☝️ Fun fact: The small four Kanji characters on the handle of the Higonokami mean Registered Trademark. The first three big characters translate to Higonokami (the name of the knife), and the last two are the name of the maker (Kanekoma).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe knife does not come in a box; it is packaged in a simple pouch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanekoma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33191271432280,"sku":"00127","price":18.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/HigonokamiPocketKnifeKURO-UCHI65mm_1.jpg?v=1767780835"},{"product_id":"my-first-senzo-peeler-orange","title":"(My first) Senzo Peeler - Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eSenzo peeler is suitable for home use and will undoubtedly captivate all fans of Japanese style. It also doubles as a perfect first peeler for kids.\u003cbr\u003eIts elegant looks, however, are not its only iron in the fire – it also boasts a very sharp and very precise rounded blade. Due to its thin and sharp blade, peeling will require little effort, reducing the fatigue in your hands and, at the same time, reducing the amount of waste. Excels at peeling firmer vegetables, fruit, hard cheese, and chocolate.\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is made from polypropylene, the blade of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❗ It is important (and also fun) to include your kids in preparing meals. In this way, they will learn the skills of cooking and preparing food early on, as well as start appreciating the vital importance of a good tool for the required job. The peeler features a sharp blade and can therefore be dangerous if used incorrectly. It should always be used under your watchful eye!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suncraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39296720797784,"sku":"180105641082","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Senzo_Peeler_180105641082.jpg?v=1616139690"},{"product_id":"my-first-senzo-peeler-green","title":"(My first) Senzo Peeler - Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eSenzo peeler is suitable for home use and will undoubtedly captivate all fans of Japanese style. It also doubles as a perfect first peeler for kids.\u003cbr\u003eIts elegant looks, however, are not its only iron in the fire – it also boasts a very sharp and very precise rounded blade. Due to its thin and sharp blade, peeling will require little effort, reducing the fatigue in your hands and, at the same time, reducing the amount of waste. Excels at peeling firmer vegetables, fruit, hard cheese, and chocolate.\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is made from polypropylene, the blade of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❗ It is important (and also fun) to include your kids in preparing meals. In this way, they will learn the skills of cooking and preparing food early on, as well as start appreciating the vital importance of a good tool for the required job. The peeler features a sharp blade and can therefore be dangerous if used incorrectly. It should always be used under your watchful eye!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suncraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39296722993240,"sku":"180105641083","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Senzo_Peeler_180105641083.jpg?v=1616139762"},{"product_id":"king-sharpening-stone-220-1000","title":"King Sharpening Stone - #220\/#1000","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA combination sharpening stone from renowned Japanese whetstone manufacturer King is a great and affordable choice for novice and intermediate knife sharpeners. King's #220\/#1000 grit combination stone should be paired with another stone of higher granulation (#3000-6000) if you intend on using it on your Japanese knives and want a high polished edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe #220 grit side is used for coarse sharpening of non-Japanese knives, or for damaged or totally blunt blades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e#1000 grit is a most common, general sharpening granulation (to put a new edge on a blunt knife). If you need a slightly \"toothier\" edge, then finishing on a #1000 grit will suffice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we ranked King stones, we would give it an \"Economy Plus\" mark, compared to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpening-stones?pf_v_maker=SharpEdge\"\u003eSharpEdge\u003c\/a\u003e \"Economy\" stones. The main difference lies in the manufacturing process. King stones are not just pressed into the shape, but also \"baked\". This reflects in less stone wear during sharpening (meaning they will last for a longer time), but it takes slightly more experience and patience with knife sharpening, as King stone will generate less slurry than the \"Economy\" stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing combination stone includes a non-slip base stand for safer sharpening, preventing the stone from moving around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 185 × 63 × 25 mm (7.3\" x 2.5\" x 1.0\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 202px; top: 355.926px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39689306439768,"sku":"310443001154","price":39.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/KingSharpeningStone-_220__1000_310443001154_1.jpg?v=1754561871"},{"product_id":"king-sharpening-stone-220","title":"King Sharpening Stone - #220","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA sharpening stone from renowned Japanese whetstone manufacturer King is a great and affordable choice for novice and intermediate knife sharpeners. \u003c\/span\u003eThe #220 granulation stone is used for coarse sharpening of non-Japanese knives, or for repairing damaged \/ chipped or extremely blunt blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we ranked King stones, we would give it an \"Economy Plus\" mark, compared to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpening-stones?pf_v_maker=SharpEdge\"\u003eSharpEdge\u003c\/a\u003e \"Economy\" stones. The main difference lies in the manufacturing process. King stones are not just pressed into the shape, but also \"baked\". This reflects in less stone wear during sharpening (meaning they will last for a longer time), but it takes slightly more experience and patience with knife sharpening, as King stone will generate less slurry than the \"Economy\" stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing stone includes a non-slip base stand for safer sharpening, preventing the stone from moving around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 185 × 63 × 20 mm (7.3\" x 2.5\" x 0.8\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39689363816536,"sku":"310443001152","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/KingSharpeningStone-_220_310443001152.jpg?v=1754561869"},{"product_id":"king-super-finish-sharpening-stone-6000","title":"King Super Finish Sharpening Stone - #6000","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA sharpening stone from renowned Japanese whetstone manufacturer King is a great and affordable choice for novice and intermediate knife sharpeners. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe #6000 grit stone is suitable for Japanese and German kitchen knives, razors and carpentry tools. We use it for fine sharpening and removing the burr. For the next step we either recommend using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leather-strops\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/leather-strops\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to give the blade the final polish, or use the stone as a mid-step between #1000 and #8000 grit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we ranked King stones, we would give it an \"Economy Plus\" mark, compared to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpening-stones?pf_v_maker=SharpEdge\"\u003eSharpEdge\u003c\/a\u003e \"Economy\" stones. The main difference lies in the manufacturing process. King stones are not just pressed into the shape, but also \"baked\". This reflects in less stone wear during sharpening (meaning they will last for a longer time), but it takes slightly more experience and patience with knife sharpening, as King stone will generate less slurry than the \"Economy\" stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Super Finish stone is packed \u003cstrong\u003ewithout\u003c\/strong\u003e the base, so we recommend placing it on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003estone holder\u003c\/a\u003e during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 185 × 62 × 19 mm (7.3\" x 2.4\" x 0.8\")\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39689535881304,"sku":"310443001150","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/KingSuperFinishSharpeningStone_6000_310443001150.jpg?v=1635178630"},{"product_id":"sharpedge-plastic-knife-sleeve-large","title":"SharpEdge Plastic Knife Sleeve Large","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpEdge Plastic Knife Sleeve is a slimmer and more lightweight alternative to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sayas-knife-sheaths\" title=\"Saya\"\u003ewooden knife sheath (Saya)\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's used for protecting knives and their users from damage and injury. Its simple and universal design makes it suitable for most blade shapes and sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a soft inner padding that prevents scratching and wear of the blade and a hard outer plastic shell to keep it safe from impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sleeve is suitable for longer blades, measuring from 210mm (8.3\") to 300mm (11.8\") in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L x W x H):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e315 mm x 55 mm x 3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SharpEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39835448115288,"sku":"480554431193","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/SharpEdgePlasticKnifeSleeveLarge_480554431193_1.jpg?v=1754561848"},{"product_id":"sharpedge-plastic-knife-sleeve-medium","title":"SharpEdge Plastic Knife Sleeve Medium","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpEdge Plastic Knife Sleeve is a slimmer and more lightweight alternative to our \u003ca title=\"Saya\" href=\"\/collections\/sayas-knife-sheaths\"\u003ewooden knife sheath (Saya)\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's used for protecting knives and their users from damage and injury. Its simple and universal design makes it suitable for most blade shapes and sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a soft inner padding that prevents scratching and wear of the blade and a hard outer plastic shell to keep it safe from impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sleeve is suitable for blades measuring from 160mm (6.3\") and up to 210mm (8.3\") in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L x W x H):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e220 mm x 55 mm x 3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SharpEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39835486650456,"sku":"480554421192","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/SharpEdgePlasticKnifeSleeveMedium_480554421192_1.jpg?v=1754561846"},{"product_id":"sharpedge-plastic-knife-sleeve-small","title":"SharpEdge Plastic Knife Sleeve Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharpEdge Plastic Knife Sleeve is a slimmer and more lightweight alternative to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sayas-knife-sheaths\" title=\"Saya\"\u003ewooden knife sheath (Saya)\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's used for protecting knives and their users from damage and injury. Its simple and universal design makes it suitable for most blade shapes and sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a soft inner padding that prevents scratching and wear of the blade and a hard outer plastic shell to keep it safe from impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sleeve is suitable for shorter blades, measuring up to 150mm (5.9\") in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L x W x H):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e165 mm x 35 mm x 3 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SharpEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39835489206360,"sku":"480554411191","price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/SharpEdgePlasticKnifeSleeveSmall_480554411191_1.jpg?v=1754561844"},{"product_id":"etsu-village-hammered-nakiri-wide-165mm","title":"Etsu Village Hammered Nakiri Wide 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNakiri - Japanese knife made to serve one purpose - cutting veggies! This nakiri has a thin and wide (52mm) blade, so it will easily slice through all kinds of vegetables.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe core layer consisting of VG-1 steel was sandwiched between 5 layers of softer, steel. This technique is called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe knife bears visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful finish and also prevents food from sticking to the blade. This blade finish is also called \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003etsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Air bubbles form in the dimples and help prevent food from sticking to the blade. Because there is less surface that is in contact with food, there is also less friction and, consequently, less force is needed for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEtsu village refers to the “village” of four Japanese cities, Fukui, Ishikawa, Toyama and Niigata, known for their knife making history. A rough translation of “Etsu” in Japanese means happy, or better, self-satisfaction. Overall, 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/japanese-knife-as-gift\"\u003eattach a coin along with the knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kunio Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40059828109400,"sku":"410106091317","price":123.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Kunio_Masutani_V1_Nakiri_Hammered_M._160_390106081010_410106091317_1.jpg?v=1759911188"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus-8-tsuchime-petty-135mm","title":"Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime Petty 135mm (5.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime Petty\u003cspan\u003e is a small multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethat can be used for peeling, mincing, paring and decorating food. U\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enique\u003c\/span\u003e tsuchime\u003cspan\u003e blade finish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, and a\u003cspan\u003e lightweight \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWestern style handle made of pakka wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003eknown for its durability and comfortable grip), low maintenance and a price you don't have to break the bank to buy one makes this petty a real bargain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePetty knives are intended for all those smaller tasks where larger knives are deemed unwieldy. It can be used on and off the cutting board for peeling, mincing, paring and decorating food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe heart of this knife is made of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blacksmiths-japan\/smithies-in-japan\"\u003eAichi's AUS-8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estainless steel, which was hardened to around 60 HRC. AUS-8 steel is a popular Japanese steel from the Aichi steelworks that is incredibly resistant to rust, yet simple to sharpen. The steel contains high amounts of carbon (0.7-0.75%) and is also high in vanadium (0.10-0.26%) and molybdenum (0.10-0.30%). It also has a high percentage of chromium (14.5%), making the blade corrosion-resistant and increasing the hardness, durability and the tensile strength of steel mix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade consists of 3 layers of steel - the harder steel AUS-8 (60 HRC) and two layers of softer stainless steel are forged welded together in what is known a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis technique is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors, such as rust and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe top part of the blade features a beautiful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003etsuchime pattern\u003c\/a\u003e. At the bottom of the blade, we can see a very pronounced, curvy line 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 an additional protection of the core steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis knife was fitted a yo-style, Western-type handle made of pakka wood, and features a stainless bolster. The handle will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca title=\"Tsunehisa\" href=\"\/collections\/tsunehisa\"\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/a\u003e is a brand that combines a variety of high quality knives from different knife centers in Japan such as Tosa, Seki and Sakai. Their philosophy is that each region has its own steel and different manufacturing processes. For example, Tosa is known for its Ginsanko and Aus-8 steels, Seki is famous for producing excellent blades from the V-Gold steel group, and Sakai for its single-edged Honyaki knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40097099251800,"sku":"410107401308","price":101.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/TsunehisaAUS-8PettyTsuchime135mm_410107401308_1.jpg?v=1663755024"},{"product_id":"chiba-mandoline-sengiri-jumbo","title":"Chiba Mandoline Sengiri Jumbo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhy use a mandoline when we have knives? Well, the answer is... consistency! Sengiri Super Mandoline slices fruits and veggies into consistently sized pieces that cook evenly and look great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this mandoline for slicing \u003cstrong\u003elarger veggies\u003c\/strong\u003e (cabbage, eggplant, zucchini...). Mandoline slicer is perfect for creating thin (or thick) slices for everything from salads to stir-fries and it makes prep work quick and easy. A major time-saver!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandoline has, next to the straight blade that can be resharpened, three interchangeable blades (blades: coarse, medium and fine tooth) for slicing in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness can be easily adjusted up to 3 mm. Non-skid base and finger guard ensure safe slicing. Mandoline comes apart for easy cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☝️ And don't forget to watch your fingers! It is notoriously known as the \"\u003cem\u003efinger guillotine\u003c\/em\u003e\" 😳.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: \u003c\/strong\u003eYellow\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e350 × 145 × 27 mm (13.7\" x 5.7\" x 1.6\")\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCutting surface width: \u003c\/strong\u003e120mm (4.7\")\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44412486353185,"sku":"330578001380","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/MandolinaSengiriSuper_330578001380_1.jpg?v=1675438865"},{"product_id":"zdp-189-burja-prosciutto-knife-300mm","title":"ZDP-189 Burja - Prosciutto Knife 300mm (11.8\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love good knives, we love good prosciutto, and good prosciutto should be sliced by hand using the sharpest knife around. Therefore, we created \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBurja [pronounced as 'booryah'] - the first Japanese-made prosciutto knife. Burja is 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 Burja is the answer to the challenge of firmer prosciutto that had been aged for a longer time. ZDP-189 steel is our flagship - it's the same steel used for \u003ca title=\"Yoshida Hamono ZDP-189 Bunka Black Kuro-uchi\" href=\"\/collections\/yoshida-hamono\/products\/zdp-189-bunka-black\"\u003eour first exclusive knife\u003c\/a\u003e, which we developed in collaboration with a renowned chef and talented Japanese blacksmiths.\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\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Burja mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\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. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shape of Burja is unique, although at first sight resembles other prosciutto knives. It has an extremely \u003c\/span\u003ethin spine of the blade at 1.9mm. The blade is 300mm (11.8\") long and finishes with a thin, pointy tip, revealing its origins and traditions of blacksmiths that were once forging katanas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGenerally speaking, a prosciutto knife should be flexible enough to allow the cutter to position the arm at the right angle, have a slightly concave blade to glide smoothly through the meat, and have a wider spine to prevent the prosciutto sticking to the blade. The long blade allows the slice to be cut with as few strokes as possible, avoiding sawing marks on the cut surface of the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHand-sliced prosciutto ham (j\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eamón) \u003c\/span\u003eis a special culinary experience, and hand-slicing is an art of its own. The sumptuous and intense flavor of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprosciutto\u003c\/span\u003e can only develop if it is sliced correctly and evenly. Although it can also be sliced by machine, tradition dictates that \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprosciutto\u003c\/span\u003e should be sliced by hand, as this enhance the aroma of the meat and offer a complete sensory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBut 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 slicer for larger pieces of meat and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jamón ibérico de bellota, Presunto, Jabugo, Kraški pršut, and similar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKNIFE FLEX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFlexibility is necessary to some extent, but we have opted for more rigid flexibility with this Burja since this makes it perfect for denser, dryer prosciutto. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ZDP-189 Burja has an extremely hard blade. The steel is hardened to an incredible 65-67 HRC, giving the blade unbeatable sharpness and excellent edge retention. This knife shines at slicing dry-aged, firmest prosciutto, which some consider to be the best. These include Spanish, Karst, and Istrian.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis knife was \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\" title=\"Steel: The Heart of Japanese knives\"\u003eforged out of ZDP-189 steel\u003c\/a\u003e, which falls into the powder steel category. The ZDP-189 steel has gained a reputation as one of the most technologically advanced steels in Japanese knife making, due to its unique characteristics. The carbon (C) content is around 3%, meaning it can be treated to extreme hardness (65-67 HRC), which results in extended sharpness retention. ZDP-189 steel is also highly corrosion resistant due to its high chromium (Cr) content of 20%. Because of its composition, though, it can be hard to treat and forge, so it can only be trusted to the most experienced blacksmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. Heat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe technique used to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" title=\"Lamination\"\u003elaminate this blade is called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" title=\"Lamination\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. The core of the blade, which is made of harder (and subsequently more fragile) steel, is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel. This results in a blade that is more flexible, and therefore less prone to breakage and other outside factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has a double\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Blade construction: Geometry\"\u003e bevel (symmetrical) blade.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 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. V-edge grind edge helps the knife to glide smoothly when making longer cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe upper part of the blade was treated with hammer blows, which resulted in an intricate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" title=\"Blade construction: Blade finish\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etsuchime\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(hammered) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003efinish\u003c\/a\u003e. The lower half is polished down to the hairline, which is the curvy line marking the border between the laminated part of the blade (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ejigane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) and its core (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehagane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e). The kanji on the blade reads “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKouhei-Shinmatsu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e耕平新松\u003c\/span\u003e, paying homage to the founders of the Suncraft smithy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTraditional rosewood Japanese (Wa) handle with a black pakka wood ferrule. Its octagonal shape makes it especially ergonomic and comfortable to use.\u003c\/span\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. 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKNIFE EVOLUTION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✔️ You can also add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sayas-knife-sheaths\/products\/leather-saya-burja-knife-sheath-300mm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBurja leather saya\u003c\/a\u003e to your order, a knife sheath that we specifically designed for Burja. 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","brand":"Suncraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44532991623457,"sku":"180130171373","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/ZDP-189BurjaProsciuttoKnife300mm_180130171373_1.jpg?v=1738587249"},{"product_id":"aisai-senka-peeler","title":"Aisai Senka Peeler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classic, professional peeler from Japanese manufacturer Suncraft is made of sharp, precise, and thin stainless steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Effort:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thin, sharp blade of the peeler allows you to peel with minimal effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision:\u003c\/strong\u003e The precise design of the blade ensures that you can peel with accuracy and control. This is particularly useful when you need to peel thin strips or make delicate cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Waste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thin blade helps reduce the amount of waste when peeling fruits, vegetables, hard cheese, or chocolate. It enables you to remove the outer layer efficiently while minimizing the loss of edible portions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe peeler's suitability for various food items makes it a versatile tool in the kitchen. You can use it effectively on a wide range of fruits, vegetables, hard cheese, and even chocolate, making it a multipurpose peeler.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suncraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672910418266,"sku":"180565001463","price":17.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Aisaisenkapeeler_180565001463_1.jpg?v=1754561819"},{"product_id":"chiba-mandoline-quirelois-magenta","title":"Chiba Mandoline Quirélois [magenta]","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy use a mandoline when we have knives? Well, the answer is ... consistency! Our new Quirélois Mandoline slices fruits and veggies into consistently sized pieces that cook evenly and look great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mandoline is the most useful and dangerous non-knife tool you can have in the kitchen. Its sole purpose is to uniformly cut vegetables. It's perfect if you want to create equally sized slices for even cooking since if all the pieces are the same size, they will cook at the same rate. Perhaps you want the dish to have a uniform look and put it on display? The Chiba Mandoline Quirélois can help – it will cut all slices equally and do so quickly and in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-held vegetable and fruit slicer has an adjustable thickness and additional blades of different sizes and shapes mounted on a fixed surface.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe blades can be changed easily and quickly, so you can switch between making wide slices, thick cuts, and long, narrow, or extremely thin julienne strips. The indentation on the underside of the mandoline allows it to be placed stably on the edge of the bowl while slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade options:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estraight edge, wide (2.5 mm), and fine (1 mm) comb\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also possible to adjust the thickness of the cut from 0.5 mm to 3 mm. The attachments can be changed quickly and easily, and the main (flat) blade is very easy to sharpen. The included cutting holder ensures the safety of your fingers and its snug fit makes it easy to stow away in the mandoline underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three colors: magenta, all black, and sandy beige.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☝️ Just don't forget to watch your fingers! It is notoriously known as the \"\u003cem\u003efinger guillotine\u003c\/em\u003e\". 😳\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e320 mm × 92 mm × 28 mm (12.6\" x 3.6\" x 1.1\")\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e283g (0.624lb)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded components:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBody, safety holder, comb blade 1.0mm, comb blade 2.5mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum width of cutting surface:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e67 mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStainless steel (blades, screw), ABS plastic (body, comb blade cases, thickness adjustment plate), PS (safety holder), brass (insert nut)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare and cleaning:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEasy to clean. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended for the blades. Can withstand temperatures up to 70°C.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSharpening:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt is recommended to sharpen the flat blade on whetstones.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChiba (Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053835567450,"sku":"330578001539","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/ChibaMandolina-Magenta_330578001539_1.jpg?v=1754561809"},{"product_id":"nigara-santoku-as-migaki-tsuchime-180mm","title":"Nigara Santoku Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a knife that will impress you both in functionality and looks? Look no further. The knives of the \u003cstrong\u003eNigara AS Migaki Tsuchime line\u003c\/strong\u003e are more than impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe look and feel of these knives will leave no one indifferent. The transition from the unique wave-like tsuchime hammered pattern into the matte shinogi line is dotted with tiny spots reminiscent of snow. They match beautifully with the \u003cstrong\u003esilver hair line finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, which runs along the length of the blade just above the cutting edge, marking the separation between the softer and the harder, core steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is fitted with a dark ebony Japanese handle, made from a single piece of smooth wood that feels polished to the touch and offers an unparalleled tactile experience with every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNigara Santoku AS Migaki Tsuchime 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suitable for preparing meat, fish, and vegetables. Its AS high carbon steel core is incredibly hard and tough, retains super fine sharpness for a long time and is easy to resharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santoku-knives-multi-purpose\" title=\"Santoku\"\u003esantoku knife\u003c\/a\u003e, originating from Japan, is a versatile and multipurpose kitchen knife commonly found in Japanese households. It excels at various cutting and chopping tasks on the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"santoku\" derives from the Japanese word \"San,\" meaning \"three,\" representing the knife's three virtues. It effortlessly handles all three key ingredients: meat, fish, and vegetables. It is equally adept at slicing, chopping, and mincing, making it a versatile companion in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe santoku knife is divided into three distinct parts: the tip, which is designed for intricate work, allowing for precise cuts, the cutting edge, which serves general cutting purposes and accommodates a range of tasks, and the heel of the knife, which is perfect for heavy-duty chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich heritage and versatile design, the santoku knife is an indispensable tool for any kitchen, be it home or professional, and caters to a wide range of cutting needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe length of the cutting edge is 165mm (heel to point), but with this knife the length is measured from the edge of the handle to the tip of the blade, amounting to 180mm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe centerpiece of this knife series is Hitachi's \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Blue Steel (Aogami Super)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ranks at the very top of quality Japanese steels. Aogami Super steel is extremely rich in carbon, which directly affects the blade's hardness. It also contains 0.4% vanadium which gives the steel more toughness.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAogami Super is rated as \u003cstrong\u003ethe most advanced carbon steel on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e. High-carbon steels need more maintenance as they quickly develop a protective patina, and if not wiped and dried after every use, they will develop rust. But Nigara made it a bit easier for us. The two outer layers of softer steel are rust-resistant, which offers additional protection from rust, although the Aogami Super is still exposed at the very edge (the visible, curvy line on the bottom of the blade represents the line between core and outer steels).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis knife was heat-treated to the hardness of around\u003cstrong\u003e 63 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is extremely hard steel, meaning that it retains super fine sharpness for a long time despite its extensive usage. In addition, due to the high carbon content, the knife is very easy to resharpen.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe core layer consisting of AS steel is sandwiched between layers of softer, stainless steel in a technique called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lamination\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - it is used to improve the blade's structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and to prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(hagane)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and two secondary, outer layers of softer steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(jigane)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e so it is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. Based on the ratio between the surfaces (the location of the angle change), this knife's profile is classified as a flat V-edge type, which makes it less brittle and easier to resharpen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe transition from the unique wave-like tsuchime hammered pattern into the matte kasumi shinogi line is dotted with tiny spots reminiscent of snow. They match beautifully with the silver hair line finish and the glossy cutting edge. The surface of the blade was treated with a special textured hammer, leaving complex \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egeometric \u003ca title=\"Blade fisnih\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003eimpressions on its upper part\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is a stunning technique that involves skillfully hammering the blade's surface to create captivating indentations, which\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—aside from the purely aesthetic\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—also has a distinct practical function of reducing friction and creating air pockets that diminish the sticking of food to the blade during cutting\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Japanese handle (Wa) is made from a single piece of luxurious rich dark ebony wood, renowned for its exceptional hardness and density, which makes it one of the most durable and resistant woods. It is polished to a high gloss, creating a luxurious and elegant appearance and smooth feel that fits into the hand seamlessly. With its octagonal shape, it is suitable for both left and right-handed users. Recently the number of manufacturers of such handles has decreased, making them difficult to find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nigara-hamono\"\u003eNigara Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e is a historic smithy with a 350-year tradition. It has been active in the city of Hirosaki since the early Edo Period, when it started making swords for the Tsugaru clan. With over a hundred forging shops in the region during that era, Nigara Forging stands as a testament to Tsugaru Uchihamono's rich history and artistry.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more than 350 years, Nigara Hamono has been a distinguished family of swordsmiths. Initially appointed by the region of Tsugaru to craft Japanese swords, the smithy transitioned to knife-making after the traditional swordsmithing techniques gained recognition during World War II.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile sword production ceased in 1965, Nigara Hamono continues to preserve traditional forging techniques, showcasing its artistry through Honuchi knives – authentic Japanese knives made with traditional methods, which exemplify the skill and experience accumulated throughout numerous generations of blacksmiths.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith their crafted items being officially certified as Aomori Prefecture Traditional Crafts in December, 2007, Nigara Hamono stands as a living testament to the enduring traditional craftsmanship rooted in the town of Hirosaki, Japan. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe current head blacksmith of Nigara Hamono, Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, who works alongside his father Toshi Yoshizawa, is an eighth-generation blacksmith with a passion for knives, art, and music. His famous Nigara Anmon design is the result of his love of Andy Warhol’s artwork.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48076250087770,"sku":"420108101619","price":146.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/NigaraSantokuASMigakiTsuchime180mm_420108101619_2.jpg?v=1713955028"},{"product_id":"sharpedge-fish-bone-pliers-curved-150mm","title":"SharpEdge Fish Bone Pliers [curved] - 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur branded SharpEdge stainless steel fish bone pliers \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eare designed to remove fish bones effortlessly and quickly. W\u003c\/span\u003eith a length of 150mm (5.9\"), these tweezers are a must-have tool for professional chefs and anyone who often has fish on the menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pliers are made of stainless steel and are easy to maintain. The precise curved tips open up to 80mm wide and offer great precision and reach when removing those pesky fishbones even from deep within the fillet. The ribbed handle guarantees a stable grip, preventing slipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150mm (5.9\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e85g (2.9 oz)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SharpEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48193670971738,"sku":"220563001644","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/SharpEdgeFishBonePliers_curved_-150mm_5.9___1.jpg?v=1717591461"},{"product_id":"higonokami-pocket-knife-brass-65mm","title":"Higonokami Pocket Knife BRASS 65mm (2.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigonokami is the most famous Japanese pocket knife. It's a small, lightweight, and durable knife of simple design, suitable for versatile use. It enjoys the same kind of fame in Japan as the Swiss army knife does in Switzerland and around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBRASS version\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of quality, traditional Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eAogami #1 blue steel \u003c\/strong\u003e(warikomi lamination, hardened to around \u003cstrong\u003e62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e) with a \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003every fine, gentle sharpness. \u003c\/span\u003eAogami steel is a carbon steel\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e alloy\u003c\/span\u003e which makes Higonokami \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e not stain resistant \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e, but easy to resharpen. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis knife needs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egood maintenance and the blade will develop a light protective patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e over time and with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e After use rinse it well and dry it — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-maintenance-oils\/products\/ballistol-knife-maintenance-oil-50ml\" title=\"Ballistol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erecommend oiling the blade\u003c\/a\u003e regularly to prevent the development of rust. \u003ca title=\"Patina\" href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/maintenance-of-kitchen-knives#patina\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about how to take care of high carbon knives and patina in our Knife maintenance blog post.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigonokami has no locking system, it uses friction to keep the blade securely in place. The blade can be extracted from its brass handle by pushing down on the iconic lever, called \u003cem\u003echikiri\u003c\/em\u003e. During use, we should keep a thumb on the lever to prevent the knife from folding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shape of the Higonokami pocket knife is based on the katana, which is not a coincidence since knife manufacturing is deeply embedded in samurai tradition. The knife first appeared in 1896 in response to reforms in the 19th century, which banned the production of weapons, so blacksmiths began to produce knives — among others, these small pocket Higonokami knives. The Higonokami is produced by Kanekoma, a company with over 100 years of experience in forging knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen Higonokami started being manufactured in Miki, the knife manufacturing metropolis, it spread rapidly throughout Japan and the United States, where it was mostly used for pencil sharpening - just one of the many functions of this versatile small pocket knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003e☝️ Fun fact: The small four Kanji characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the handle of the Higonokami mean Registered Trademark. The first three big characters translate to Higonokami (the name of the knife), and the last two are the name of the maker (Kanekoma).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanekoma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48488220164442,"sku":"280129011654","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HigonokamiPocketKnifeSilver65mm_280129011654_1.jpg?v=1718957651"},{"product_id":"yoshida-gyuto-suj-2-kuro-uchi-210mm-blade","title":"Yoshida Gyuto SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 210mm (8.3\") - BLADE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshida Gyuto SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 210mm (8.3\")\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-purpose blade made in the Japanese smithy Yoshida Hamono.\u003c\/span\u003e It's made from high-carbon SUJ-2 steel, so it is easy to sharpen and stays sharp for a long time. The blade has a minimalist, black kuro-uchi look, so it will suit both classic and more extravagant handles wonderfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblade is \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can fit your own. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-handles\"\u003eselection of handles\u003c\/a\u003e and create your own, custom-looking knife! If you would like that we fit the selected handle to the blade for you, select \u003ci\u003eHandle fitting service\u003c\/i\u003e when adding the blade to the cart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyuto-knives-chefs-knife\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to take on a wide range of kitchen tasks. \u003cspan\u003eGyuto stands for “beef sword” in Japanese and was initially used to cut meat. Today, gyuto is one of the most indispensable knives in a kitchen and can do just about everything, obviously also cut a large chunk of beef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Only a plastic saya fits this blade. Due to the hand-forged nature and the slightly non-standard size of the blade, the 210mm wooden saya does not fit properly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is forged in SUJ-2 steel, which offers incredible capacities. Its hardness is \u003cstrong\u003e63-64 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it will keep sharp for a long time, and the steel qualities also make the knife very easy to resharpen. The blade requires some extra maintenance because of its high carbon content. After use, rinse it well and dry it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade’s core was laminated using the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai method\u003c\/a\u003e to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003cbr\u003e→ Read more on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003eBlade Construction: Lamination\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\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\"\u003edouble bevel\u003c\/a\u003e (symmetrical) blade and is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. The blade \u003cstrong\u003etapers distally\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning that the blade becomes increasingly thinner from the heel of the blade towards the tip. This gives it more strength and weight at the handle (meaning we can exert more pressure with the heel) and more precision at the tip, allowing for smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade has a dark finish which is the reason this look is also called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekuro-uchi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - the word “kuro” means black. This look is traditional and robust, with an unprocessed top part of the blade that has already developed a dark protective patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis blade is without a handle, so you can fit your own. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-handles\"\u003eselection of handles\u003c\/a\u003e and create your own, custom-looking knife! If you would like that we fit the selected handle to the blade for you, select \u003ci\u003eHandle fitting service\u003c\/i\u003e when adding the blade to the cart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blacksmiths-japan\/producer-yoshida-hamono\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords, i.e., katanas, by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49612445286746,"sku":"030103121599","price":97.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/YoshidaGyutoSUJ-2Kuro-uchi210mm_8.3__-blade_.030103121599_1tif_beb387f2-b7c2-42e2-a3d8-b6d52040f0e6.jpg?v=1746439337"},{"product_id":"yoshida-bunka-suj-2-kuro-uchi-190mm-koi-fish","title":"Yoshida Bunka SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 190mm (7.5\") [Koi Fish]","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Yoshida Bunka SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 190mm (7.5\") is a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e, versatile mid-sized kitchen knife, perfect for a variety of cutting tasks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePart of the Yoshida Hamono Kuro-uchi series, this knife is crafted from durable \u003cstrong\u003eSUJ-2 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e (64.7 HRC), which offers exceptional edge retention and features a kuro-uchi finish for a rustic appearance and added durability. The \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehigh-end \u003cstrong\u003eebony handle\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a comfortable and secure grip, ensuring precise control while slicing, dicing, and chopping. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith its traditional Japanese rustic design and unique \u003cstrong\u003ekoi fish engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e, this knife is an ideal choice for anyone looking to purchase their first Japanese blade and makes a \u003ca href=\"blogs\/knives-101\/japanese-knife-as-gift\"\u003efantastic gift\u003c\/a\u003e for culinary enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade is handmade at the Yoshida Hamono Smithy in Saga Prefecture, located in the south of Japan. Every step of the process—\u003cstrong\u003elamination, forging, grinding, and heat treatment—is completed in-house\u003c\/strong\u003e. The extremely thin blade is crafted from SUJ-2 carbon steel, known for its fine particle structure, which enhances cutting precision and provides exceptional sharpness and agility in use. With a hardness of 64.7 HRC, this steel ensures both edge retention and ease of sharpening. However, this high-performance blade does require some extra care—after each use, it should be rinsed and \u003ca href=\"blogs\/knives-101\/what-is-patina-good-or-bad-on-your-knife\"\u003edried immediately to prevent rust\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make this knife even more special, we engraved our unique Japanese \u003cstrong\u003ekoi fish\u003c\/strong\u003e illustration on the blade. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Japanese koi fish, known for its vibrant colors and graceful movements, is a symbol of strength, perseverance, and good fortune. In Japanese tradition, koi are admired for their resilience, as they are said to swim upstream and even transform into dragons, symbolizing the ability to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design was created by the skilled tattoo artist Iva (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ivatattoo\/\"\u003e@ivatattoo\u003c\/a\u003e), owner of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rozatiger.tattoo\"\u003e@rozatiger.tattoo\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShe is a passionate fan of all things related to Japan and specializes in Japanese motifs.\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 style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knife-types\/japanese-bunka-knife\"\u003eBunka\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most versatile and useful blade shapes in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. It can be used for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is forged from SUJ-2 steel, which offers impressive capabilities. With an above-average hardness of 64+ HRC, it stays sharp for a very long time, but at the same time is easy to resharpen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e❗ Because SUJ-2 steel does not contain a lot of chromium, such a blade will develop some patina during use. The advantage of this steel, however, is that it has a very fine, gentle sharpness, is easy to sharpen, and stays sharp for a very long time. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-maintenance-oils\"\u003eBallistol or Camellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended for the care of such blades\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAfter use, rinse it well and dry it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUJ-2 CHARACTERISTICS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e SUJ-2 steel offers outstanding hardness (64.7 HRC), ensuring a long-lasting edge that stays sharp even with frequent use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Particle Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its fine grain structure allows for precision sharpening, resulting in an incredibly sharp, precise edge ideal for detailed cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Durability: \u003c\/strong\u003eSUJ-2 is highly resistant to wear, maintaining its performance and sharpness over time, even with heavy use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Edge Retention: \u003c\/strong\u003eKnown for its ability to hold an edge, SUJ-2 steel requires less frequent sharpening, making it convenient for daily kitchen tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChemical structure: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e0.95% - 1.10% carbon (C), 1.30% - 1.60% chromium (Cr), 0.25% - 0.45% manganese (Mn), 0.15% - 0.35% silicon (Si), with maximum levels of 0.025% phosphorus (P) and 0.025% sulfur (S).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade’s core was laminated using the\u003cstrong\u003e san-mai method\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ Read more on \u003ca href=\"blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003eBlade Construction: Lamination\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\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\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e (50\/50) with a convex v-edge grind. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eViewed from the back of the blade, the knife is heavier and stronger at the handle and thinner and more precise at the tip. This blade shape makes the knife easier to use because the blade is very responsive, easily maneuverable and nicely balanced. This type of blade design is also called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edistal taper - you can read more about it in the article on blade geometry\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade has a dark finish, which is the reason this look is called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekuro-uchi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - the word “kuro” means black. This look is traditional and robust, with an unprocessed top part of the blade that has already developed a dark patina. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe engraving on the blade 九佐吉 means: Yoshida Hamono, Saga, Kyushu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade is fitted with a traditional Japanese wa handle in an octagonal shape, crafted from chocolate brown \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/what-are-japanese-knife-handles-made-of\"\u003eebony wood and topped with a ferrule made of light-colored buffalo horn\u003c\/a\u003e. Ebony is a rare and precious wood with an exceptionally hard and dense structure, making the handle highly durable and resistant to moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/understanding-japanese-knife-handle-shapes\"\u003eslightly flattened octagonal shape\u003c\/a\u003e of the handle helps it align well with the cutting board, and its symmetrical shape makes it suitable for both left- and right-handed users. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis handle provides excellent blade control when slicing. Additionally, the compact grip minimizes the possibility of slipping during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blacksmiths-japan\/producer-yoshida-hamono\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords, i.e., katanas, by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49766673645914,"sku":"0S0116291770","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/YoshidaBunkaSUJ-2Kuro-uchi190mm_7.5__KoiFish__00554-0S0116291770_2_kanji.jpg?v=1755074766"},{"product_id":"kotetsu-nakiri-vg-10-damascus-160mm-pakka-wood","title":"Kotetsu Nakiri VG-10 Damascus 160mm (6.3\") [pakka wood]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKotetsu VG-10 Damascus Nakiri 160 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vegetable knife with visible hammer prints and a classic Japanese (wa-style) pakka wood handle. It will impress all lovers of vegetable dishes who also appreciate aesthetically designed kitchen utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is extremely thin (1.9mm) so it will slide through ingredients with ease, and the choice of \u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures \u003cstrong\u003erust resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, durability, and wear resistance. Because it is \u003cstrong\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is suitable as a first Japanese kitchen knife, and due to its exceptional value for money,\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso makes a \u003ca href=\"blogs\/knives-101\/japanese-knife-as-gift\"\u003egreat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"blogs\/knives-101\/japanese-knife-as-gift\"\u003e gift for your favorite cooking enthusiasts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knife-types\/nakiri-the-knife-for-cutting-vegetables\"\u003eThe Nakiri Knife\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as the Nakiri Bocho, is a traditional Japanese knife with a rectangular blade shape and a straight belly without curves with a square finish (so it has no front tip), so the entire blade comes into contact with the cutting surface, making it easy to chop on the kitchen board without using horizontal pushes and pulls. Due to its properties, it is especially recommended for preparing vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-10 is currently the most popular Japanese steel. When deciding between the steels from which we want to make a knife, we consider properties such as hardness, ability to maintain sharpness, ease of maintenance, grain of the steel, ease of sharpening, and, ultimately, price and availability. VG-10 (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\", denoting superior quality) is produced by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small company that managed to find just the right balance between the various elements that make up today's most popular Japanese steel. VG-10 is a relatively high (1%) carbon (C), 15% chromium (Cr), 1% molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% vanadium (V) and 1.5% cobalt (Co) stainless steel. The combination of Cr, Mo and V forms a lot of hard carbides, which gives the steel resistance to abrasion and consequently better retention of sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade consists of 17 layers of steel. Steels with high hardness have many advantages, but because of their hardness, they are more brittle and thus more susceptible to damage. Blades made of such steels are therefore laminated using the \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e method\u003c\/em\u003e, thereby improving their structural integrity and consequently resistance to various impacts and other physical factors that could lead to damage. San-mai means \"three layers\" in Japanese and refers to a blade that consists of a primary inner layer of harder steel (\u003cem\u003ehagane\u003c\/em\u003e) and two outer layers of softer steel (\u003cem\u003ejigane\u003c\/em\u003e) that are made up of multiple layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE GEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade is \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble-bevel\u003c\/a\u003e (symmetrical) and extremely thin, which is key to preparing vegetables with minimal damage to the cell membranes of the ingredients, which enables greater preservation of the taste and appearance of the ingredients.\u003cbr\u003eThe thickness of the blade largely determines the sharpness of the knife, as well as easier and faster sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade stands out because of its hammer impressions that were added across the top of the blade, in combination with a striking damascus pattern. The distinct wavy shinogi line runs along the cutting edge and marks the boundary between the layers.\u003cbr\u003eHammer patterns are called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003e\u003cem\u003etsuchime\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Air is trapped in the air pockets during cutting, which helps the blade slide through the food without sticking, which enables fast and accurate food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe knife has a classic Japanese handle (wa-style) made of pakka wood. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/understanding-japanese-knife-handle-shapes\"\u003eslightly flattened octagonal shape\u003c\/a\u003e of the handle helps it align well with the cutting board, and its symmetrical shape makes it suitable for both left- and right-handed users. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis handle provides excellent blade control. Additionally, the compact grip minimizes the possibility of slipping during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMITHY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Yasuda Hamono smithy has been operating since 1957. It is located in the city of Seki (Gifu Prefecture), which is the cradle of blacksmithing in Japan. They are dedicated to research and development, tirelessly perfecting heat treatment and grinding techniques to make the most of the unique characteristics of different steels when making knives. This dedication to knife making has carried over from the original \"Sakusaku\" brand to brands such as Seki Kotetsu, Gen Kotetsu, and Kotetsu. 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Its length allows the user to slice different types of protein in one single pulling motion, that will – together with the razor-sharp double bevel blade – birth smooth, shiny cuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\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\u003eFun fact: Hayabusa gyuto shares its name with the peregrine falcon (ハヤブサ), the fastest member of the animal kingdom. This knife may not reach speeds upwards of 350 km\/h, but chopping with it will feel just as fast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip. The length and the shape of the blade allows the user to slice the meat and fish in a single pulling motion to prevent any shredded, zigzag cuts that would result in damaged food tissue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece of this knife series is Hitachi's Super Blue Steel (Aogami Super), which ranks at the very top of quality Japanese steels. Aogami Super steel is extremely rich in carbon, which directly affects the blade's hardness. It also contains 0.4% vanadium which gives the steel more toughness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe core layer consisting of the harder Aogami Super steel was sandwiched between two layers of softer stainless steel. This technique is called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" title=\"Lamination\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe cutting edge is sharpened to a 50\/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use. T\u003cspan\u003ehe blade is extremely thin, which allows the user to work precisely even with the smallest ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade features a clean, highly polished mirror finish (also called migaki). It is a simple, minimalistic blade. The surface of the knife is thinned and polished during the manufacturing process to expose the smooth and shiny surface of the knife. Such a finished look minimizes damage to the food cells during cutting, so it is suitable for the most delicate tasks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade is fitted with an octagonal Japanese (Wa) style handle made out of a \u003cstrong\u003esingle piece of luxurious dark ebony wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its exceptional hardness and density, which makes it one of the most durable and resistant woods. It is polished to a high gloss, creating a luxurious and elegant appearance and smooth feel that fits into the hand seamlessly. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMITHY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/hatsukokoro\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e is a Japanese brand, established in 2019, that aims to be a bridge between Japan and the world. It seeks out the best products Japan has up its sleeve and develops sales channels to distribute them around the world. The meaning of Hatsukokoro comes from the Japanese proverb \u003cem\u003e\"do not forget your original purpose\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49972473004378,"sku":"420110201620","price":236.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HayabusaSujihikiAogamiSuperEbony270mm_420110201620_1.jpg?v=1732180356"},{"product_id":"hayabusa-gyuto-vg-10-tsuchime-damascus-ebony-210mm","title":"Hayabusa Gyuto VG-10 Tsuchime Damascus Ebony 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eHayabusa Gyuto VG-10 Tsuchime Damascus Ebony 210mm (8.3\") is a versatile knife that is perfect for both home and professional kitchens. Made from VG-10 steel, it has a sharp, thin blade that is ideal for cutting meat, vegetables and more. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife features a beautiful combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etsuchime and damascus pattern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewith a durable dark ebony wood handle that provides a comfortable grip, making it both a practical and stylish addition to any kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e A great choice for chefs and home cooks who value quality and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: Hayabusa gyuto shares its name with the peregrine falcon (ハヤブサ), the fastest member of the animal kingdom. This knife may not reach speeds upwards of 350 km\/h, but chopping with it will feel just as fast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gyuto\" href=\"\/collections\/gyuto-knives-chefs-knife\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe core layer consisting of the harder VG-10 steel was sandwiched between two layers of softer steel. This technique is called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lamination\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts that could lead to breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe cutting edge is sharpened to a 50\/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe upper part of the blade features a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003ehammered pattern, which then transform into an intricate damascus finish\u003c\/a\u003e that flows down to the cutting edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe blade is fitted with an octagonal Japanese (Wa) style handle made out of a \u003cstrong\u003esingle piece of luxurious dark ebony wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its exceptional hardness and density, which makes it one of the most durable and resistant woods. It is polished to a high gloss, creating a luxurious and elegant appearance and smooth feel that fits into the hand seamlessly. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50118183747930,"sku":"420103121625","price":172.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HayabusaGyutoVG-10TsuchimeDamascusEbony210mm_420103121625_1.jpg?v=1734084637"},{"product_id":"kawai-cooking-chopsticks-kuwakoeda-itomaki","title":"Kawai Cooking Chopsticks Kuwakoeda Itomaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese kitchens, cooking chopsticks are an essential tool—used not just for stirring or flipping, but also for grilling, deep-frying, plating, and handling delicate ingredients with precision. 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Its wide blade profile and compact size make it ideal for precise, controlled cuts, especially on smaller cutting boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique 51-layer Damascus pattern, enhanced with etching, creates stunning contrast and catches the light beautifully. Paired with a durable octagonal bubinga handle, it offers a secure, comfortable grip for both left- and right-handed users. High performance, striking design, and effortless handling—all in one knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Hikari \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nakiri-knives\"\u003eNakiri\u003c\/a\u003e features a unique blade geometry: shorter at the heel and gradually widening toward a slightly angled tip. This design keeps a straight edge while adding precision for slicing garlic, herbs, or small vegetables. It combines the speed of a classic nakiri with the detailed control of a bunka. The result is a highly versatile knife that delivers the perfect blend of speed, fluidity, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eSLD steel\u003c\/a\u003e by Hitachi is a high-performance tool steel known for outstanding edge retention, toughness, and semi-stainless corrosion resistance. Originally made for industrial blades, it’s now trusted in Japanese kitchen knives for its 60–62 HRC hardness and low-maintenance sharpness—perfect for serious home cooks and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSLD (stainless-clad) is much easier to care for than some highly reactive pure carbon steels. The core steel will develop a patina over time, but it’s usually light and subtle, not dramatic. The Hikari is a perfect way to start exploring high-carbon steel knives without the fuss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLD Steel Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Carbon (C) 1.5%, Silicon (SI) 0.3%, Manganese (Mn) 0.4%, Chromium (Cr) 12%, Molybdenum (Mo) 0.9%, Vanadium (V) 0.3% \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 core layer, consisting of the harder \u003cstrong\u003eSLD stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, was sandwiched between 50 layers of softer, more pliable steel. This technique is called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e and is used to protect the hard core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could otherwise lead to breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50\/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Hikari line features a unique \u003cstrong\u003eDamascus pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing the beautiful spiral of intertwined steel layers. Each blade is \u003cstrong\u003eetched to enhance contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the reflections and interplay of light across the different steel surfaces. The result is a finish that is both traditional and sophisticated—visually captivating, impeccably executed, and a true testament to craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife features an octagon \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese (Wa) style handle\u003c\/strong\u003e made out of \u003cstrong\u003ebubinga wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use. Bubinga is a durable and dense tropical wood, known for its distinct brown color with dark patterns. Its strength and stability make it popular for crafting knife handles, furniture, and musical instruments. It has a beautiful texture and polishes well, giving it a smooth and elegant appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52501930344794,"sku":"420106081861","price":172.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HikariNakiriSLDKurozomeDamascus160mm_monobubingahandle__420106081861_1.jpg?v=1761116575"},{"product_id":"hikari-gyuto-sld-kurozome-damascus-195mm","title":"Hikari Gyuto SLD Kurozome Damascus 195mm (7.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Gyuto SLD Kurozome Damascus 195mm (7.7\")\u003c\/strong\u003e features a thin, razor-sharp blade made of high-performance SLD steel, known for its exceptional edge retention and durability. Its wide blade profile and compact size make it ideal for precise, controlled cuts, especially on smaller cutting boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique 51-layer Damascus pattern, enhanced with etching, creates stunning contrast and catches the light beautifully. Paired with a durable octagonal bubinga handle, it offers a secure, comfortable grip for both left- and right-handed users. High performance, striking design, and effortless handling—all in one knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/gyuto-knives-chefs-knife\" title=\"Gyuto\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eSLD steel\u003c\/a\u003e by Hitachi is a high-performance tool steel known for outstanding edge retention, toughness, and semi-stainless corrosion resistance. Originally made for industrial blades, it’s now trusted in Japanese kitchen knives for its 60–62 HRC hardness and low-maintenance sharpness—perfect for serious home cooks and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSLD (stainless-clad) is much easier to care for than some highly reactive pure carbon steels. The core steel will develop a patina over time, but it’s usually light and subtle, not dramatic. The Hikari is a perfect way to start exploring high-carbon steel knives without the fuss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLD Steel Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Carbon (C) 1.5%, Silicon (SI) 0.3%, Manganese (Mn) 0.4%, Chromium (Cr) 12%, Molybdenum (Mo) 0.9%, Vanadium (V) 0.3% \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 core layer, consisting of the harder \u003cstrong\u003eSLD stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, was sandwiched between 50 layers of softer, more pliable steel. This technique is called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e and is used to protect the hard core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could otherwise lead to breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50\/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Hikari line features a unique \u003cstrong\u003eDamascus pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing the beautiful spiral of intertwined steel layers. Each blade is \u003cstrong\u003eetched to enhance contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the reflections and interplay of light across the different steel surfaces. The result is a finish that is both traditional and sophisticated—visually captivating, impeccably executed, and a true testament to craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife features an octagon \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese (Wa) style handle\u003c\/strong\u003e made out of \u003cstrong\u003ebubinga wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use. Bubinga is a durable and dense tropical wood, known for its distinct brown color with dark patterns. Its strength and stability make it popular for crafting knife handles, furniture, and musical instruments. It has a beautiful texture and polishes well, giving it a smooth and elegant appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52501941223770,"sku":"420103331862","price":187.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HikariGyutoSLDKurozomeDamascus195mm_monobubingahandle__420103331862_1.jpg?v=1761117254"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-fish-scaler","title":"Tsunehisa Fish Scaler","description":"\u003cp\u003eTsunehisa Fish Scaler is a tool that helps us with removing scales from a fish easier and faster. These handy fish scalers do not damage fish meat, are lightweight, made of durable stainless steel and are easy to maintain and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 197mm (7.8\") \/ 35mm (1.38\") \/ 115g (4.1 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Handwash in warm water and towel dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527557968218,"sku":"410566001849","price":12.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Tsunehisastrgalnikzaciscenjeribjihlusk_410566001849_2.jpg?v=1761306770"},{"product_id":"hokiyama-bunka-aus-10-damascus-170mm","title":"Hokiyama Bunka AUS-10 Damascus 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHokiyama Bunka AUS-10 Damascus 170mm \u003c\/strong\u003eis a small, handy bunka blade with a stunning damascus and tsuchime blade finish. The bunka shape works great for preparing vegetables, meat, and fish, and this smaller version is great for people who find larger knives too unwieldy, as it offers great control for either short or long cuts. The thin \u003cstrong\u003epointy reverse tanto tip\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for extra precise cuts and carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bunka-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003eBunka\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most versatile and useful blade shapes in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can learn everything you need to know about the Japanese bunka knife in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knife-types\/japanese-bunka-knife\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe heart of this bunka is made of Aichi's \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eAUS-10\u003c\/a\u003e stainless steel, which was hardened to around \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59-60\u003c\/span\u003e HRC. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), AUS-10 steel will resist corrosion very well.\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\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade consists of multiple layers of steel which are forged welded together in what is known a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai damascus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis technique is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors, such as rust and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper part of the blade features a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003ehammered pattern\u003c\/a\u003e, which then transform into an intricate \u003cstrong\u003edamascus finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that flows down to the cutting edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade was treated with hammer blows, resulting in a textured \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003etsuchime \u003c\/i\u003elook\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives it a beautiful finish and also prevents food from sticking to the blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese (Wa) style \u003cstrong\u003erosewood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip. It has a black \u003cstrong\u003epakka wood ferrule\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hokiyama\"\u003eHokiyama Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hokiyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52561263395162,"sku":"390116251889","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HokiyamaBunkaAUS-10Damascus170mm_Rosewoodhandle__390116251889_1.jpg?v=1762763717"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-santoku-ginsanko-nawame-damascus-170mm","title":"Tsunehisa Santoku Ginsanko Nawame Damascus 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTsunehisa Santoku Ginsanko Nawame Damascus 170 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife suitable for a wide range of cutting techniques—from chopping vegetables to longer slicing motions used for preparing meat and raw fish. Effortless to maintain, holds a razor-sharp edge, and hones beautifully on whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santoku-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning “three virtues,” excels at slicing meat, fish, and vegetables with ease. Its thin, slightly curved blade allows for precise rocking cuts and delicate work. Balanced and lightweight, it offers comfort and control—ideal for both home cooks and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHitachi's Silver III steel, also named \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\" title=\"Ginsanko steel\"\u003eGinsan steel or Ginsanko\u003c\/a\u003e, was hardened to around 60-61 HRC. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well. Despite it being a stainless steel, it feels and behaves very similarly to carbon steels, due to its extremely pure composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe hard Ginsanko steel core is clad in softer stainless steel using the traditional \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e technique. This method enhances durability and protects the core from external stresses and chipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe blade combines a refined \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003edamascus pattern\u003c\/a\u003e with a hand-forged tsuchime finish, which gives the knife a distinctive texture and depth. The tsuchime pattern on the blade is designed in a rope or sailor's knot motif, reminiscent of intertwined threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003enawame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (縄目) literally means “rope mark” or “rope imprint” in Japanese. In the context of knives, it refers to a pattern that resembles twisted rope or knots, traditionally associated with maritime and craft symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003enawame pattern\u003c\/em\u003e is not only a visual accent but also a functional finish, as it reduces food adhesion and improves the cutting process. The texture gives the blade a distinctive character and subtle three-dimensionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife features an octagon Japanese (Wa) style handle made out of ebony wood. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tsunehisa\"\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/a\u003e is a curated brand that brings together high-quality knives from Japan’s top smithing regions—Tosa, Seki, and Sakai. 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The blades also allow delicate ingredients such as tomatoes, lemons, or zucchini to be cut into long strips without damaging their fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt includes three interchangeable blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain blade: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnables precise slicing with 15 adjustable thickness settings (0.4–6 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 mm julienne blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine strips for salads and decorative vegetable and fruit preparation. With ingredients that have a coarser, softer, or less uniform structure (e.g., apples), minor cracking may occur when cutting 2 mm strips—this is completely normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 mm julienne blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wider strips, ideal for potato sticks or other side dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mandoline is ideal for slicing fresh, firm, and healthy vegetables, producing smooth, aesthetic, and even cuts. An exception is mushrooms: due to their spongy structure, cuts remain smooth and even, but slight tearing of the skin may occur at the end of the cut, depending on the condition of the ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCONSTRUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade is made from molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel for long edge retention and corrosion resistance. 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Effortless to maintain, holds a razor-sharp edge, and hones beautifully on whetstones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re new to Japanese knives or a seasoned cook, this Santoku delivers precision, balance, and effortless control. It also makes a memorable gift for anyone who values craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e! The knife handle is made from dark red sandalwood (camwood), a dense and highly textured wood with natural color variation. 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The texture gives the blade a distinctive character and subtle three-dimensionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kaotan handle is made from dark red sandalwood (camwood), a dense hardwood with a natural red tone and even structure. Traditionally used for tools and handles, it is valued for its durability, stability, and comfortable feel in hand. The ferrule is made from rosewood. 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Its wide blade profile and compact size make it ideal for precise, controlled cuts. Finished with a durable octagonal bubinga wood handle, this knife offers a secure, comfortable grip for both left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Hikari \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nakiri-knives\"\u003eNakiri\u003c\/a\u003e features a unique blade geometry: shorter at the heel and gradually widening toward a slightly angled tip. This design keeps a straight edge while adding precision for slicing garlic, herbs, or small vegetables. It combines the speed of a classic nakiri with the detailed control of a bunka. The result is a highly versatile knife that delivers the perfect blend of speed, fluidity, and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eSLD steel\u003c\/a\u003e by Hitachi is a high-performance tool steel known for outstanding edge retention, toughness, and semi-stainless corrosion resistance. Originally made for industrial blades, it’s now trusted in Japanese kitchen knives for its 60–62 HRC hardness and low-maintenance sharpness—perfect for serious home cooks and professionals alike. 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T\u003c\/span\u003ehe knife is simple to maintain, retains its edge for a very long time and is perfect for sharpening on water stones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santoku-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning “three virtues,” excels at slicing meat, fish, and vegetables with ease. Its thin, slightly curved blade allows for precise rocking cuts and delicate work. Balanced and lightweight, it offers comfort and control—ideal for both home cooks and professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca title=\"VG-10 steel\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/a\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade consists of multiple layers of steel which are forged welded together in what is known a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis technique is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors, such as rust and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper part of the blade features a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003ehammered pattern\u003c\/a\u003e that transitions into an intricate kasumi finish flowing toward the cutting edge. The blade has been treated with hammer blows, creating a textured tsuchime surface that not only gives it a distinctive appearance but also helps prevent food from sticking to the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife was fitted a yo-style, Western-type handle made of pakka wood, and features a stainless bolster. The handle will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca title=\"Tsunehisa\" href=\"\/collections\/tsunehisa\"\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/a\u003e is a brand that combines a variety of high quality knives from different knife centers in Japan such as Tosa, Seki and Sakai. Their philosophy is that each region has its own steel and different manufacturing processes. For example, Tosa is known for its Ginsanko and Aus-8 steels, Seki is famous for producing excellent blades from the V-Gold steel group, and Sakai for its single-edged Honyaki knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53803627381082,"sku":"410108251979","price":131.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Tsunehisa_Santoku_VG-10_Brown_170_mm_410108251979_1_baf2a9a9-3f61-43b5-b3e6-3094636c8ba3.jpg?v=1774946793"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-bunka-vg-10-damascus-160mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki Bunka VG-10 Damascus 160mm (6.3\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in the renowned \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakai Takayuki smithy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, this 160mm Bunka pairs a 61 HRC VG-10 core with stainless Damascus cladding for lasting sharpness and corrosion resistance. The tsuchime finish adds texture and reduces sticking, while the aggressive K-tip geometry offers surgical precision. Finished with a balanced Western (Yo) handle for confident, controlled movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"The shape of the blade is called Bunka\" href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/learn\/types-of-japanese-kitchen-knives\/#bunka\"\u003eshape of the blade is called Bunka\u003c\/a\u003e which means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eculture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Japanese. Bunka makes for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehighly versatile knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suitable for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its typical functionality,\u003cspan\u003e the design of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunka \u003c\/strong\u003eblade\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis intended for versatile use in Western cuisine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a flexible profile that is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewide enough at the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea gently designed belly of the blade suitable for making either\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong or short cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eflat back side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the blade,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand a thin pointy \u003cstrong\u003ereverse tanto tip for precise cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e and carvings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe angle of the spine rapidly changes to meet the tip, which is referred to as a »\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK-Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e«. Besides looking badass, this shape allows the user precision and makes getting to the hard-to-get-places a bit easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe length of the cutting edge is 163mm (heel to point), but with this knife the length is measured from the edge of the handle to the tip of the blade, amounting to 160mm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe core layer consisting of VG-10 steel was sandwiched between layers of softer, pliable steel that had been forged together to create a rippling damascus pattern. This technique is called  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\" title=\"Lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is used to improve the blade's structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and to prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(hagane)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and two secondary, outer layers of softer steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(jigane)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so it is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. Based on the ratio between the surfaces (the location of the angle change), this knife's profile is classified as a flat V-edge type, which makes it less brittle and easier to resharpen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper part of the blade features a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003ehammered pattern, which then transform into an intricate damascus finish\u003c\/a\u003e that flows down to the cutting edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade was treated with hammer blows, resulting in a textured \u003ci\u003etsuchime \u003c\/i\u003elook, which gives it a beautiful finish and also prevents food from sticking to the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife was fitted a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewestern-style (Yo) ergonomic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e made of durable pakkawood wood, secured to the tang with three stainless rivets. The also stainless nickel-silver bolster gives the knife a gentle transition from the handle to the blade and provides a comfortable and firm grip during use.\u003c\/span\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\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSakai Takayuki blades come from the town of Sakai and have a rich, 600-year old history. They are very recognizable and popular in the traditional Japanese kitchen. All knives are handmade by renowned craftsmen, who offer a lot of models made of different materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53910802104666,"sku":"02011608319","price":131.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/SakaiTakayukiBunkaDamascus160mm_02011608319_1.jpg?v=1775734111"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/collections\/wave-7705527_1280_f06b3c69-916d-44cc-8260-bfff4d53fcb6.png?v=1784187548","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/summer-sale-25.oembed?page=2","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}