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The overall fit and finish is excellent, especially the smoothly polished choil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Susaki, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tetsujin Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Toru Tamura 田村徹\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpener: Myojin Naohito 明神 直人\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Kiritsuke Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kasumi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 155mm (6.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.5mm\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: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Wenge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Resin \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Amber-effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 114mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 280mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 80g (2.82oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTetsujin Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (鉄人作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Myojin Riki Seisakusho 明神利器製作所 \/ Tetsujin Knife Labo \u003cstrong\u003e鉄人刃物ラボ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyojin Riki Seisakusho is a Kochi-based knife making workshop run by Tateo Myojin 明神健雄) and Naohito Myojin (明神直人), the father and son team. Tateo, who was born in the largely rural Kochi Prefecture in 1950, developed his interest in blade forging at a young age, so he went to Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, the famous city of forged knives, to receive training from renowned knifemakers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTateo’s son Naohito didn’t like the family business, because he was bored of doing the same thing over and over again - until he sharpened his friend’s knife and received a compliment from his friend. It was the first time Naohito had ever found knife-sharpening a rewarding task. Now just in his early 30s, Naohito already has over a decade of experience in the knife industry. He's now launching his new family brand - Tetsujin Knife Labo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blue #2) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. Despite some corrosion resistant quality (for a carbon steel), it is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless, therefore you should wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. 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\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojinriki Seisakusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44150945874139,"sku":"MJA2SAXKP155GGPA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/MJA2SYEKP155GGPA001.jpg?v=1717667331"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-naohito-myojin-aogami-2-kasumi-165mm-santoku","title":"Tetsujin \/ Naohito Myojin Aogami #2 Kasumi 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Santoku is hand-forged by Toru Tamura and hand-sharpened by Naohito Myojin with Aogami #2 steel, clad in stainless steel and heat-treated to 63 HRC. The Kasumi-polished blade offers superb edge retention, and the beautiful edge geometry allows a sleek cutting performance. The overall fit and finish is excellent, especially the smoothly polished choil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Susaki, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tetsujin Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Toru Tamura 田村徹\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpener: Myojin Naohito 明神 直人\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: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kasumi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\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: 2.8mm\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: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Wenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa \/ Tsukajiri: Resin (Amber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 129mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 313mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 133g (4.69oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTetsujin Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (鉄人作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Myojin Riki Seisakusho 明神利器製作所 \/ Tetsujin Knife Labo \u003cstrong\u003e鉄人刃物ラボ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyojin Riki Seisakusho is a Kochi-based knife making workshop run by Tateo Myojin 明神健雄) and Naohito Myojin (明神直人), the father and son team. Tateo, who was born in the largely rural Kochi Prefecture in 1950, developed his interest in blade forging at a young age, so he went to Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, the famous city of forged knives, to receive training from renowned knifemakers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTateo’s son Naohito didn’t like the family business, because he was bored of doing the same thing over and over again - until he sharpened his friend’s knife and received a compliment from his friend. It was the first time Naohito had ever found knife-sharpening a rewarding task. Now just in his early 30s, Naohito already has over a decade of experience in the knife industry. He's now launching his new family brand - Tetsujin Knife Labo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blue #2) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. Despite some corrosion resistant quality (for a carbon steel), it is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless, therefore you should wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. 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\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojinriki Seisakusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44150945906907,"sku":"MJA2SAXSK165GGPA","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MJA2SYESK180GGPA001.jpg?v=1688358961"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-naohito-myojin-aogami-2-kasumi-sujihiki","title":"Tetsujin \/ Naohito Myojin Aogami #2 Kasumi Sujihiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sujihiki is hand-forged by Toru Tamura and hand-sharpened by Naohito Myojin with Aogami #2 steel, clad in soft iron and heat-treated to 63 HRC. The Kasumi-polished blade offers superb edge retention, and the beautiful edge geometry allows a sleek cutting performance. 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Tateo, who was born in the largely rural Kochi Prefecture in 1950, developed his interest in blade forging at a young age, so he went to Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, the famous city of forged knives, to receive training from Sakai knifemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTateo’s son Naohito-san - being a rebellion youth- refused to join the family business, until he sharpened his friend’s knife and received a compliment from his friends. The joy he got from doing it changed his mind, and he decided to be an apprentice under his father. Now just in his early 30s, Naohito already has over a decade of knife making experience under his belt. He has new ideas for the family business, and has recently launched a new family brand - Tetsujin Knife Labo (鉄人刃物ラボ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blue #2) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. 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The Kasumi-polished blade offers superb edge retention, and the beautiful edge geometry allows a sleek cutting performance. The overall fit and finish is excellent, especially the smoothly polished choil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Susaki, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tetsujin Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Toru Tamura 田村徹\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpener: Myojin Naohito 明神 直人\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Ginsan (Silver #3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kasumi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 200mm (7.9\") \/ 230mm (9.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 45mm \/ 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.7mm \/ 2.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.3mm \/ 2.0mm\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: Teak \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 132mm \/ 138mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 349mm \/ 380mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:142g (5.0oz) \/ 189g (6.67oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark(Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTetsujin Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (鉄人作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp Mark(Back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eGinsan\u003c\/em\u003e\" (銀三)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Myojin Riki Seisakusho 明神利器製作所 \/ Tetsujin Knife Labo \u003cstrong\u003e鉄人刃物ラボ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyojin Riki Seisakusho is a Kochi-based knife making workshop run by Tateo Myojin 明神健雄) and Naohito Myojin (明神直人), the father and son team. Tateo, who was born in the largely rural Kochi Prefecture in 1950, developed his interest in blade forging at a young age, so he went to Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, the famous city of forged knives, to receive training from renowned knifemakers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTateo’s son Naohito didn’t like the family business, because he was bored of doing the same thing over and over again - until he sharpened his friend’s knife and received a compliment from his friend. It was the first time Naohito had ever found knife-sharpening a rewarding task. Now just in his early 30s, Naohito already has over a decade of experience in the knife industry. He's now launching his new family brand - Tetsujin Knife Labo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinsan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Gin3 or Silver #3) is stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. 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The Kasumi-polished blade offers superb edge retention, and the beautiful edge geometry allows a sleek cutting performance. 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