{"title":"AUS10 Knives","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"masamoto-vg-gyuto","title":"Masamoto VG Series Gyuto","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knives in Masamoto’s VG Series are made of Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless Steel (58-59 HRC), which is ultra-durable and ultra-tough. The 70\/30 grind edge with a beautiful thin grind behind allows exceptional smooth cutting and slicing. The nicely polished stainless bolster extends full tang construction with a handle made of Duracon®, an anti-bacterial thermoplastic, and that ensures top-notch hygiene and cleanliness in your home kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: VG5021 \/ VG5024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel (Stamped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: \u003cspan\u003eHyper Molybdenum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 47mm \/ 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.9mm \/ 2.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.7mm \/ 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Duracon® POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 114mm \/ 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 327mm \/ 369mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 174g (6.14oz) \/ 256g (9.03oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): \"\u003cem\u003eHyper-Molybdenum-Vanadium\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well-respected knives brands in Japan, with a well-deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in the year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 70\/30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"210mm (VG5021)","offer_id":35476766851229,"sku":"MS1AZXXGY210WRSK","price":186.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm (VG5024)","offer_id":35476766883997,"sku":"MS1AZXXGY240WRSK","price":218.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/MS1AZXXGY210WRSK001a_ab4ea479-93f3-41b0-a198-e512cb04cd22.jpg?v=1729051901"},{"product_id":"masamoto-honesuki-vg5614","title":"Masamoto VG Series 145mm Honesuki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knives in Masamoto’s VG Series are made of Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless Steel (58-59 HRC), which is ultra-durable and ultra-tough. The 70\/30 grind edge with a beautiful thin grind behind allows exceptional smooth cutting and slicing. The nicely polished stainless bolster extends full tang construction with a handle made of Duracon®, an anti-bacterial thermoplastic, and that ensures top-notch hygiene and cleanliness in your home kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan\u003eMasamoto Sohonten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No.: VG5614\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Honesuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel (Stamped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (70\/30 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: \u003cspan\u003eHyper Molybdenum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 145mm (5.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 41mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Duracon® POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 115mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 270mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 175g (6.17oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark(front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrademark\u003c\/em\u003e Masamoto \u003cem\u003eSohonten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (登錄 正本 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark(back): \"\u003cem\u003eHyper-Molybdenum-Vanadium\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masamoto Sohonten 正本 \u003cspan\u003e総本店\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten is a legendary brand with over 150 years of history. The name is perhaps one of the most well known and well respected knives brands in Japan, with a well deserved status as No.1 sushi knife maker. Born in 1845, the first generation Masamoto - Minosuke Matsuzawa - went to Osaka as an apprentice at a young age of 17. Four years later he returned to his home town in Kanto and began making honyaki chef knives. After 5 generations tirelessly pursuing the art of knife craftsmanship, Masamoto has earned its status as the premier brand for professional Japanese Kitchen knives. The Masamoto flagship store (sohonten) that opened in Tokyo in year 1890, is still welcoming visitors at the same spot after 130 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 70\/30 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 70\/30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35477157740701,"sku":"MS1AZXXHS145WRSK","price":185.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MS1AZXXHS145WRSK001.jpg?v=1596554359"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-45-layers-tsuchime-damascus-150mm-petty","title":"Sakai Takayuki 45 Layers Tsuchime Damascus 150mm Petty","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis petty knife is made with AUS10 core steel, heat-treated to 59-60 HRC, with a smooth flat grind and fairly thin thickness behind the edge. Tshuchime pattern is hammered onto 45 layers of stainless steel cladding to create an interesting look. The level of fit and finish is good for this price range and the half-rounded octagonal ho wood handle is both light and easy to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Takayuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 07251\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eWarikomi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 59-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime (Hammered)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rokkaku Hanmaru (Half Rounded Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Italian Resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 123mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 283mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 69g (2.43oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSakai \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakayuki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (堺孝行\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sakai Takayuki 堺 孝行\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSakai Takayuki is Sakai's top knife maker and artisan workshop. Japan's Sakai region has a knife making history of 600 years. Among these knife makers, Sakai Takayuki is a representative of Sakai's long history of making blades. The quality of the finish and details of the forging technique are handed down over generations of fine craftsmen. Today Sakai Takayuki is sold to over 100 countries around the world. Their uncompromising knife making passion has attracted passionate customers beyond the border of Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35856786522269,"sku":"ST1ASTDPT150GMSK","price":116.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/ST1ASTDPT150GMSK001b_6c5a07fe-754a-47a6-b815-e0a4b2e0e7ae.jpg?v=1698827770"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-45-layers-tsuchime-damascus-160mm-nakiri","title":"Sakai Takayuki 45 Layers Tsuchime Damascus 160mm Nakiri","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis nakiri knife is made with AUS10 core steel, heat-treated to 59-60 HRC, with a smooth flat grind and fairly thin thickness behind the edge. Tshuchime pattern is hammered onto 45 layers of stainless steel cladding to create an interesting look. The level of fit and finish is good for this price range and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealf-rounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ectagonal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eho wood handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis both light and easy to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Takayuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 07253\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eWarikomi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 59-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime (Hammered)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rokkaku Hanmaru (Half Rounded Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Italian Resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 133mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 308mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 137g (4.83oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSakai \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakayuki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (堺孝行\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sakai Takayuki 堺 孝行\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSakai Takayuki is Sakai's top knife maker and artisan workshop. Japan's Sakai region has a knife making history of 600 years. Among these knife makers, Sakai Takayuki is a representative of Sakai's long history of making blades. The quality of the finish and details of the forging technique are handed down over generations of fine craftsmen. Today Sakai Takayuki is sold to over 100 countries around the world. Their uncompromising knife making passion has attracted passionate customers beyond the border of Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35856793534621,"sku":"ST1ASTDNK160GMSK","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/ST1ASTDNK165GMSK001a_906603a2-a4bb-40dd-b94e-693bc9e30b89.jpg?v=1694356958"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-45-layers-tsuchime-damascus-180mm-santoku","title":"Sakai Takayuki 45 Layers Tsuchime Damascus 180mm Santoku","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis santoku knife is made with AUS10 core steel, heat-treated to 59-60 HRC, with a smooth flat grind and fairly thin thickness behind the edge. Tshuchime pattern is hammered onto 45 layers of stainless steel cladding to create an interesting look. The level of fit and finish is good for this price range and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealf-rounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ectagonal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eho wood handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis both light and easy to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Takayuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 07252\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eWarikomi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 59-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime (Hammered)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rokkaku Hanmaru (Half Rounded Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Italian Resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 136mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 328mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 121g (4.27oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSakai \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakayuki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (堺孝行\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sakai Takayuki 堺 孝行\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSakai Takayuki is Sakai's top knife maker and artisan workshop. Japan's Sakai region has a knife making history of 600 years. Among these knife makers, Sakai Takayuki is a representative of Sakai's long history of making blades. The quality of the finish and details of the forging technique are handed down over generations of fine craftsmen. Today Sakai Takayuki is sold to over 100 countries around the world. Their uncompromising knife making passion has attracted passionate customers beyond the border of Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35856801792157,"sku":"ST1ASTDSK180GMSK","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/ST1ASTDSK180GMSK001b_b28e48ec-9532-4801-bf05-e23b96954ce2.jpg?v=1717667247"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-45-layers-tsuchime-damascus-gyuto","title":"Sakai Takayuki 45 Layers Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gyuto is made with AUS10 core steel, heat-treated to 59-60 HRC, with a smooth flat grind and fairly thin thickness behind the edge. Tshuchime pattern is hammered onto 45 layers of stainless steel cladding to create an interesting look. The level of fit and finish is good for this price range and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealf-rounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ectagonal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eho wood handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis both light and easy to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Takayuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 07255 \/ 07256 \/ 07435\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eWarikomi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 59-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime (Hammered)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm \/ 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.0mm \/ 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.9mm \/ 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rokkaku Hanmaru (Half Rounded Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Italian Resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 138mm \/ 141mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 362mm \/ 399mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 138g (4.87oz) \/ 166g (5.86oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSakai \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakayuki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (堺孝行\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sakai Takayuki 堺 孝行\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSakai Takayuki is Sakai's top knife maker and artisan workshop. Japan's Sakai region has a knife making history of 600 years. Among these knife makers, Sakai Takayuki is a representative of Sakai's long history of making blades. The quality of the finish and details of the forging technique are handed down over generations of fine craftsmen. Today Sakai Takayuki is sold to over 100 countries around the world. Their uncompromising knife making passion has attracted passionate customers beyond the border of Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. 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Tshuchime pattern is hammered onto 45 layers of stainless steel cladding to create an interesting look. The level of fit and finish is good for this price range and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealf-rounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ectagonal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eho wood handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis both light and easy to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): \u003cspan\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Takayuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 07257\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Sujihiki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eWarikomi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 59-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime (Hammered)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rokkaku Hanmaru (Half Rounded Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Italian Resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 139mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 394mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 129g (4.87oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSakai \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakayuki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (堺孝行\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sakai Takayuki 堺 孝行\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSakai Takayuki is Sakai's top knife maker and artisan workshop. Japan's Sakai region has a knife making history of 600 years. Among these knife makers, Sakai Takayuki is a representative of Sakai's long history of making blades. The quality of the finish and details of the forging technique are handed down over generations of fine craftsmen. Today Sakai Takayuki is sold to over 100 countries around the world. Their uncompromising knife making passion has attracted passionate customers beyond the border of Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. 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With a beautiful Damascus cladding and polishing, the knife has an above average fit and finish for this price range. A nice flat grind and fairly thin behind-the-edge, the cutting performance of this Yoshihiro is excellent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yoshihiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop: Yamawaki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Warikomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 29.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 125mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 286mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 62g (2.19oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eYoshihiro Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (義弘作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yoshihiro 義弘 \/ Yamawaki Hamono 山脇刃物\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1927 in Sakai Japan, Yamawaki Hamono produces knives under the \"Yoshihiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" and \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoh Umanosuke Yoshihiro\" brands, named after a famous swordsmith of the Kamakura period. Having mastered mizu-Honyaki process, the most challenging construction and treatment, Yamawaki Hamono combines Sakai's centuries-long history of knife making knowhow with newer technologies to create superior chef knives. The current owner of the Yamawaki Hamono - Mr. Ryoyo Yamawaki - is also a lecturer at several culinary schools. Having apprenticed under Sakai blacksmiths, the new generation craftsmen Igarashi Nori and Masaya Shimizu lead the Yamawaki workshop to create incredible knives that are well recognised among Sakai artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamawaki Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":36099000729757,"sku":"YW1AWDBPT150GMBK","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/YWZAWDBPT150GMBK001b_5883a164-bca4-41c0-9756-def47fc8a832.jpg?v=1701329100"},{"product_id":"yamawaki-za-18-damascus-160mm-nakiri-with-magnolia-wa-handle","title":"Yoshihiro \"ZAD Series\" Damascus 160mm Nakiri with Magnolia Buffalo Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Yoshihiro \"ZAD Series\" nakiri is crafted using AUS-10 stainless steel, and heat-trearted by Yamawaki to 60 HRC for superb edge retention. With a beautiful Damascus cladding and polishing, the knife has an above average fit and finish for this price range. A nice flat grind and fairly thin behind-the-edge, the cutting performance of this Yoshihiro is excellent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yamawaki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Warikomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 160mm (6.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 131mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 307mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 132g (4.66oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eYoshihiro Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (義弘作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yoshihiro 義弘 \/ Yamawaki Hamono 山脇刃物\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1927 in Sakai Japan, Yamawaki Hamono produces knives under the \"Yoshihiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" and \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoh Umanosuke Yoshihiro\" brands, named after a famous swordsmith of the Kamakura period. Having mastered mizu-Honyaki process, the most challenging construction and treatment, Yamawaki Hamono combines Sakai's centuries-long history of knife making knowhow with newer technologies to create superior chef knives. The current owner of the Yamawaki Hamono - Mr. Ryoyo Yamawaki - is also a lecturer at several culinary schools. Having apprenticed under Sakai blacksmiths, the new generation craftsmen Igarashi Nori and Masaya Shimizu lead the Yamawaki workshop to create incredible knives that are well recognised among Sakai artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. 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With a beautiful Damascus cladding and polishing, the knife has an above average fit and finish for this price range. A nice flat grind and fairly thin behind-the-edge, the cutting performance of this Yoshihiro is excellent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yamawaki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Warikomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 131mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 326mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 110g (3.88oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eYoshihiro Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (義弘作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yoshihiro 義弘 \/ Yamawaki Hamono 山脇刃物\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1927 in Sakai Japan, Yamawaki Hamono produces knives under the \"Yoshihiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" and \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoh Umanosuke Yoshihiro\" brands, named after a famous swordsmith of the Kamakura period. Having mastered mizu-Honyaki process, the most challenging construction and treatment, Yamawaki Hamono combines Sakai's centuries-long history of knife making knowhow with newer technologies to create superior chef knives. The current owner of the Yamawaki Hamono - Mr. Ryoyo Yamawaki - is also a lecturer at several culinary schools. Having apprenticed under Sakai blacksmiths, the new generation craftsmen Igarashi Nori and Masaya Shimizu lead the Yamawaki workshop to create incredible knives that are well recognised among Sakai artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamawaki Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":36110743568541,"sku":"YW1AWDBSK180GMBK","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/YWZAWDBSK180GMBK001b.jpg?v=1611560030"},{"product_id":"yamawaki-za-18-damascus-240mm-sujihiki-with-magnolia-wa-handle","title":"Yoshihiro \"ZAD Series\" Damascus 240mm Sujihiki with Magnolia Buffalo Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Yoshihiro \"ZAD Series\" sujihiki is crafted using AUS-10 stainless steel, and heat-trearted by Yamawaki to 60 HRC for superb edge retention. With a beautiful Damascus cladding and polishing, the knife has an above average fit and finish for this price range. A nice flat grind and fairly thin behind-the-edge, the cutting performance of this Yoshihiro is excellent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yamawaki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Sujihuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Warikomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 134mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 389mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 122g (4.30oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eYoshihiro Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (義弘作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yoshihiro 義弘 \/ Yamawaki Hamono 山脇刃物\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1927 in Sakai Japan, Yamawaki Hamono produces knives under the \"Yoshihiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" and \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoh Umanosuke Yoshihiro\" brands, named after a famous swordsmith of the Kamakura period. Having mastered mizu-Honyaki process, the most challenging construction and treatment, Yamawaki Hamono combines Sakai's centuries-long history of knife making knowhow with newer technologies to create superior chef knives. The current owner of the Yamawaki Hamono - Mr. Ryoyo Yamawaki - is also a lecturer at several culinary schools. Having apprenticed under Sakai blacksmiths, the new generation craftsmen Igarashi Nori and Masaya Shimizu lead the Yamawaki workshop to create incredible knives that are well recognised among Sakai artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamawaki Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":36110760149149,"sku":"YW1AWDBSH240GMBK","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/YWZAWDBSH240GMBK001b_bed2e3d2-38f1-4d1d-95a6-eeb771a5e708.jpg?v=1701329123"},{"product_id":"yamawaki-za-18-damascus-gyuto-with-magnolia-wa-handle","title":"Yoshihiro \"ZAD Series\" Damascus Gyuto with Magnolia Buffalo Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Yoshihiro \"ZAD Series\" gyuto is crafted using AUS-10 stainless steel, and heat-trearted by Yamawaki to 60 HRC for superb edge retention. With a beautiful Damascus cladding and polishing, the knife has an above average fit and finish for this price range. A nice flat grind and fairly thin behind-the-edge, the cutting performance of this Yoshihiro is excellent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yamawaki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Warikomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm \/ 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.9mm \/ 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.8mm \/ 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 134mm \/ 143mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 358mm \/ 399mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 127g (4.48oz) \/ 162g (5.71oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eYoshihiro Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (義弘作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Yoshihiro 義弘 \/ Yamawaki Hamono 山脇刃物\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1927 in Sakai Japan, Yamawaki Hamono produces knives under the \"Yoshihiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" and \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoh Umanosuke Yoshihiro\" brands, named after a famous swordsmith of the Kamakura period. Having mastered mizu-Honyaki process, the most challenging construction and treatment, Yamawaki Hamono combines Sakai's centuries-long history of knife making knowhow with newer technologies to create superior chef knives. The current owner of the Yamawaki Hamono - Mr. Ryoyo Yamawaki - is also a lecturer at several culinary schools. Having apprenticed under Sakai blacksmiths, the new generation craftsmen Igarashi Nori and Masaya Shimizu lead the Yamawaki workshop to create incredible knives that are well recognised among Sakai artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamawaki Hamono","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":36110786920605,"sku":"YW1AWDBGY210GMBK","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":36110842364061,"sku":"YW1AWDBGY240GMBK","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/YWZAWDBGY240GMBK001b_2cd4a992-d3ed-42db-8a38-36177e79318d.jpg?v=1701329137"},{"product_id":"yamahide-slice-aus10-gyuto","title":"Yamahide \"SLICE\" AUS10 Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Gyuto features a monosteel blade made of AUS10 stainless steel. The serrated edge allows you to perform better slicing cuts compared to a typical plain edge, as it tears through harder parts of food more easily; and the Kullenschliff on the blade prevent food from sticking onto the blade. The knife features a western handle made of black Pakkawood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yamahide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eMonosteel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double Edged (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 59-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ \u003cspan\u003e240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\")\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \/ 270mm (10.6\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 45mm \/ 52mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 56mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.1mm \/ 2.4mm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 2.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.0mm \/ 2.1mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 2.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cspan\u003eBlack P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekkawood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: \u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 115mm \/ 123mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 130mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 332mm \/ 370mm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 407mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 168g (5.93oz) \/ 234g (8.25oz)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 280g (9.88oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark (Front)\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e\"SLICE\" ; \"Super Long Insured Cutting Edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Back): \"Stain-Resistant Molybdenum Vanadium Steel\" ; \"Seki-City, Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Yamahide 山秀\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYamahide was founded in Seki City of Japan in early 1940s. Originally it was a sword and cutlery manufacturer, but had ceased making such tools after WWII. They then set up their import and export department in the 1980s, and eventually became incorporated in 1992. Yamahide often collaborate with various knifemakers in Seki City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 80\/20 ground double bevel edge. 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The serrated edge allows you to perform better slicing cuts compared to a typical plain edge, as it tears through harder parts of food more easily; and the Kullenschliff on the blade prevent food from sticking onto the blade. 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Originally it was a sword and cutlery manufacturer, but had ceased making such tools after WWII. They then set up their import and export department in the 1980s, and eventually became incorporated in 1992. Yamahide often collaborate with various knifemakers in Seki City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 80\/20 ground double bevel edge. 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The beautiful and sharp yellow oak handle has no bolster, for an authentic Japanese experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Tsunehisa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eSan Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm \/ 48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.7mm \/ 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.6mm \/ 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Yellow Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 127mm \/ 139mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 356mm \/ 396mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 119g (4.19oz) \/ 138g (4.86oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (恒久\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tsunehisa 恒久\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsunehisa Hamono, a mid-sized factory in Tosa, Japan, offers a range of high-quality knives with affordable prices. Each knife showcases the distinct steel and manufacturing techniques of its region. The brand is an initiative by Shibata Takayuki to bring these superior Japanese knives to the world. Tsunehisa ensures affordable pricing without compromising on the knife's excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":44881033593051,"sku":"TU1ASDTGY210GQXY","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44881033625819,"sku":"TU1ASDTGY240GQXY","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/TU1ASDTGY210GQXY001.jpg?v=1708655912"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus-10-tsuchime-damascus-165mm-santoku","title":"Tsunehisa AUS-10 Tsuchime Damascus 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged with durable AUS-10 stainless steel and a distinctive, random hammered design on the blade to prevent food from sticking while slicing, plus a Damascus finish on the lower blade section. Unlike other VG10 or AUS collections, this knife offers substantial weight that sets it apart from competitors. The beautiful and sharp yellow oak handle has no bolster, for an authentic Japanese experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Tsunehisa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eSan Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\") \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 47mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.7mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Yellow Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 127mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 308mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 88g (3.1oz) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (恒久\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tsunehisa 恒久\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsunehisa Hamono, a mid-sized factory in Tosa, Japan, offers a range of high-quality knives with affordable prices. Each knife showcases the distinct steel and manufacturing techniques of its region. The brand is an initiative by Shibata Takayuki to bring these superior Japanese knives to the world. Tsunehisa ensures affordable pricing without compromising on the knife's excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44881033822427,"sku":"TU1ASDTSK165GQXY","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/TU1ASDTSK165GQXY001.jpg?v=1708670194"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus-10-tsuchime-damascus-165mm-nakiri","title":"Tsunehisa AUS-10 Tsuchime Damascus 165mm Nakiri","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged with durable AUS-10 stainless steel and a distinctive, random hammered design on the blade to prevent food from sticking while slicing, plus a Damascus finish on the lower blade section. Unlike other VG10 or AUS collections, this knife offers substantial weight that sets it apart from competitors. The beautiful and sharp yellow oak handle has no bolster, for an authentic Japanese experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Tsunehisa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eSan Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 135mm (5.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Yellow Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 132mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 257mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 119g (4.19oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (恒久\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tsunehisa 恒久\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsunehisa Hamono, a mid-sized factory in Tosa, Japan, offers a range of high-quality knives with affordable prices. Each knife showcases the distinct steel and manufacturing techniques of its region. The brand is an initiative by Shibata Takayuki to bring these superior Japanese knives to the world. Tsunehisa ensures affordable pricing without compromising on the knife's excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44881035231451,"sku":"TU1ASDTNK165GQXY","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/TU1ASDTNK165GQXY001.jpg?v=1708669938"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus-10-tsuchime-damascus-135mm-petty","title":"Tsunehisa AUS-10 Tsuchime Damascus 135mm Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged with durable AUS-10 stainless steel and a distinctive, random hammered design on the blade to prevent food from sticking while slicing, plus a Damascus finish on the lower blade section. 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The beautiful and sharp yellow oak handle has no bolster, for an authentic Japanese experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sakai Tsunehisa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cspan\u003eSan Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: \u003cspan\u003eDouble-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): AUS10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 135mm (5.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Yellow Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 168mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 73g (2.58oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): \u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (恒久\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tsunehisa 恒久\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsunehisa Hamono, a mid-sized factory in Tosa, Japan, offers a range of high-quality knives with affordable prices. Each knife showcases the distinct steel and manufacturing techniques of its region. The brand is an initiative by Shibata Takayuki to bring these superior Japanese knives to the world. Tsunehisa ensures affordable pricing without compromising on the knife's excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. 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