{"title":"Seki Kanetsugu Knives","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-220mm-chinese-cleaver","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Pro\" 220mm Chuka Bocho","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kanetsugu Pro Chuka Bocho is made of AUS8 Molybdenum stainless steel, which makes this Chinese Cleaver ultra-affordable. Heat-treated to 58 HRC, the grind is extremely thin for this hardness, and the cutting performance is laser like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with other knives in this price range, Kanatsugu Pro has an excellent level of fit and finish. Please note that this cleaver is not designed for chopping bones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Chuka Bocho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Monosteel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: AUS8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 57-58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 220mm (8.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 86mm\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: Natural Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 112mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 333mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 395g (13.93oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"PRO\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35818599219357,"sku":"KG8AZXXCC220WSXB","price":82.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KG8AZXXCC220WSXB001a_d2a0b872-2d16-4f03-8398-b799f790b251.jpg?v=1665990423"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-pro-j-170mm-santoku","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Pro J\" ZA-18 Tsuchime 170mm Santoku","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnives from the Pro J series are made of ZA18 core steel, clad with AUS2 steel. The jigane is hammered for a classic Tsuchime finish, and then heat-treated and ice-hardened using Kanetsugu's “sub-zero” cold treatment, to achieve the hardness level of 60-61 HRC. This, in turn, enables thinness behind the edge for smoother cutting performance. Compared with other knives in this price range, Kanatsugu Pro J has a very good level of fit and finish. The Micarta handle with full tang construction is well polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 6003\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): ZA-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): AUS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Tsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 170mm (6.7\")\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: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Black Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 301mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 208g (7.34oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"PRO J\" ; \"Ice Hardened Hi-carbon Stainless\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35931004502173,"sku":"KGZASTXSK170WRSK","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KGZASTXSK170WRSK001b_f957592f-5dcc-44a6-8770-a7e72469bee7.jpg?v=1665990318"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-pro-j-gyuto","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Pro J\" ZA-18 Tsuchime Gyuto","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives from the Pro J series are made of ZA18 core steel, clad with AUS2 steel. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejigane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is hammered for a classic Tsuchime finish, and then heat-treated and ice-hardened using Kanetsugu's “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eub-zero” cold treatment, to achieve the hardness level of 60-61 HRC. This, in turn, enables thinness behind the edge for smoother cutting performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with other knives in this price range, Kanatsugu Pro J has a very good level of fit and finish. The Micarta handle with full tang construction is well polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 6005 \/ 6006\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: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): ZA-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): AUS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Tsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 200mm (7.9\") \/ 230mm (9.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 24mm \/ 31mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 45mm \/ 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.1mm \/ 2.0mm\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: Black Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 129mm \/ 129mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 329mm \/ 363mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 210g (7.41oz) \/ 225g (7.94oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"PRO J\" ; \"Ice Hardened Hi-carbon Stainless\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":35931014594717,"sku":"KGZASTXGY200WRSK","price":107.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"230mm","offer_id":35931014627485,"sku":"KGZASTXGY230WRSK","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KGZASTXGY200WRSK001b_92389881-264c-4a9d-ac4e-20be15bb310e.jpg?v=1665990350"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-pro-j-petty","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Pro J\" ZA-18 Tsuchime Petty","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives from the Pro J series are made of ZA18 core steel, clad with AUS2 steel. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejigane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is hammered for a classic Tsuchime finish, and then heat-treated and ice-hardened using Kanetsugu's “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eub-zero” cold treatment, to achieve the hardness level of 60-61 HRC. This, in turn, enables thinness behind the edge for smoother cutting performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with other knives in this price range, Kanatsugu Pro J has a very good level of fit and finish. The Micarta handle with full tang construction is well polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 6001 \/ 6002\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: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): ZA-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): AUS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Tsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 120mm (4.7\") \/ 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 24mm \/ 31mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.9mm \/ 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.8mm \/ 1.8mm\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: Black Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 106mm \/ 106mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 227mm \/ 259mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 83g (2.93oz) \/ 96g (3.39oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"PRO J\" ; \"Ice Hardened Hi-carbon Stainless\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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. 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Heat-treated to 58 HRC, the grind is extremely thin for this hardness, and the cutting performance is laser-like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with other knives in this price range, Kanatsugu Pro M has an excellent level of fit and finish. The pakkawood handle with integrated bolster is well polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 7008\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: Monosteel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (90\/10 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: AUS8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 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): 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.1mm\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: Black Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 118mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 272mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150g (5.29oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"PRO M\" ; \"Ice Hardened Molybdenum Steel\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. This knife has a 90\/10 ground double bevel edge. You should sharpen at the same angle for both sides, but follow the same grind ratio of 90\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35933734240413,"sku":"KG8AZXXHS145WPSK","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KG8AZXXHS145WPSK001a_fc2d19cc-7ec4-4ad0-87b6-be07a057da8b.jpg?v=1665990367"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-pro-m-240mm-sujihiki","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Pro M\" 240mm Sujihiki","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kanetsugu Pro M series knives are made of monosteel AUS8 Molybdenum stainless steel, which makes the knife ultra-affordable. Heat-treated to 58 HRC, the grind is extremely thin for this hardness, and the cutting performance is laser-like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with other knives in this price range, Kanatsugu Pro M has an excellent level of fit and finish. The pakkawood handle with integrated bolster is well polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 7009\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: Monosteel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: AUS8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\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: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.7mm\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: Black Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 118mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 367mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150g (5.29oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"PRO M\" ; \"Ice Hardened Molybdenum Steel\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35933737156765,"sku":"KG8AZXXSH240WPSK","price":91.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KG8AZXXSH240WPSK001b.jpg?v=1603448447"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-pro-m-gyuto","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Pro M\" Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kanetsugu Pro M series knives are made of monosteel AUS8 Molybdenum stainless steel, which makes the knife ultra-affordable. Heat-treated to 58 HRC, the grind is extremely thin for this hardness, and the cutting performance is laser-like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with other knives in this price range, Kanatsugu Pro M has an excellent level of fit and finish. The pakkawood handle with integrated bolster is well polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 7005 \/ 7006\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: Monosteel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: AUS8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 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): 42mm \/ 48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.1mm \/ 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.8mm \/ 1.8mm\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: Black Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 119mm \/ 122mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 340mm \/ 372mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 163g (5.75oz) \/ 189g (6.67oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"PRO M\" ; \"Ice Hardened Molybdenum Steel\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":35933738533021,"sku":"KG8AZXXGY210WPSK","price":82.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":35933738565789,"sku":"KG8AZXXGY240WPSK","price":92.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KG8AZXXGY240WPSK001b_93e7eb13-6924-411f-b94c-40c7ee5f69ef.jpg?v=1699598066"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-pro-m-petty","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Pro M\" Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kanetsugu Pro M series knives are made of monosteel AUS8 Molybdenum stainless steel, which makes the knife ultra-affordable. Heat-treated to 58 HRC, the grind is extremely thin for this hardness, and the cutting performance is laser like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with other knives in this price range, Kanatsugu Pro J has an excellent level of fit and finish. The pakkawood handle with integrated bolster is well polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 7001 \/ 7002\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: Monosteel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: AUS8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 130mm (5.1\") \/ 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 29mm \/ 31mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.7mm \/ 1.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.5mm \/ 1.5mm\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: Black Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 98mm \/ 98mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 235mm \/ 260mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 68g (2.40oz) \/ 75g (2.65oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"PRO M\" ; \"Ice Hardened Molybdenum Steel\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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. 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For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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. 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With a loverly 33-layers Damascus cladding, nice thin grind, a full tang construction extended into\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a well polished handle with bolster, this knife offers excellent fit and finish for its affordable price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 9005 \/ 9006\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: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): SUS410\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Damascus\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: 2.2mm \/ 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.1mm \/ 2.1mm\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: Black Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 128mm \/ 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 318mm \/ 361mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 228g (8.04oz) \/ 256g (9.03oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSaiun\u003c\/em\u003e\" (彩雲) ; \"SAIUN\" ; \"関兼次\" ; \"Damascus Steel 33Layers\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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 loverly 33-layers Damascus cladding, nice thin grind, a full tang construction extended into\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a well polished handle with bolster, this knife offers excellent fit and finish for its affordable price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 9000 \/ 9001 \/ 9002\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: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): SUS410\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 90mm (3.5\") \/ 120mm (4.7\") \/ 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 22mm \/ 24mm \/ 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.7mm \/ 1.7mm \/ 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.6mm \/ 1.6mm \/ 1.7mm\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: Black Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 106mm \/ 106mm \/ 106mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 195mm \/ 226mm \/ 257mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 74g (2.61oz) \/ 76g (2.68oz) \/ 96g (3.39oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSaiun\u003c\/em\u003e\" (彩雲) ; \"SAIUN\" ; \"関兼次\" ; \"Damascus Steel 33Layers\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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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Supported by the harder SG2 steel, the knife maker was able to achieve excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thinness behind the edge, facilitating great cutting performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife features a special Shichikaku (Heptagon) handle made of brown pakkawood, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a beautiful mosaic pin for decoration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe \"Zuiun\" offers one of the best overall fit and finishes at this price range. All knives in this series come in a lovely Paulownia wood box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 9302\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): R2\/SG2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 30mm\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Shichikaku (Heptagon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brown Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative: Mosaic Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Pakkawood with White Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 121mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 278mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 76g (2.68oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eZuiun\u003c\/em\u003e\" (瑞雲) ; \"ZUIUN\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"SPG2 Powder High-speed Stainless Steel\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a Paulownia Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35962634436765,"sku":"KGR2SDXPT150SPXK","price":175.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KGR2SDXPT150SPXK001b_fade4df8-937c-4c2d-97b0-965f169edf05.jpg?v=1665990492"},{"product_id":"seki-kanatsugu-zuiun-210mm-gyuto","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Zuiun\" R2\/SG2 Damascus 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated to celebrate the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100th anniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Seki Kanetsugu, the “Zuiun” series knives are made with R2\/SG2 high-speed powder core steel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat-treated and cold-treated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62-63 HRC, enabling superb edge retention. 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Supported by the harder SG2 steel, the knife maker was able to achieve excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thinness behind the edge, facilitating great cutting performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife features a special Shichikaku (Heptagon) handle made of brown pakkawood, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a beautiful mosaic pin for decoration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe \"Zuiun\" offers one of the best overall fit and finishes at this price range. All knives in this series come in a lovely Paulownia wood box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 9305\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): R2\/SG2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\")\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: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Shichikaku (Heptagon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brown Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative: Mosaic Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Pakkawood with White Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 356mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 163g (5.75oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eZuiun\u003c\/em\u003e\" (瑞雲) ; \"ZUIUN\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"SPG2 Powder High-speed Stainless Steel\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a Paulownia Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35962652688541,"sku":"KGR2SDXGY210SPXK","price":275.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KGR2SDXGY210SPXK001b_c5a44394-2241-4d38-967a-673cbcf4faa8.jpg?v=1665990536"},{"product_id":"seki-kanatsugu-zuiun-240mm-sujihiki","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Zuiun\" R2\/SG2 Damascus 240mm Kiritsuke Sujihiki","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated to celebrate the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100th anniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Seki Kanetsugu, the “Zuiun” series knives are made with R2\/SG2 high-speed powder core steel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat-treated and cold-treated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62-63 HRC, enabling superb edge retention. 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Supported by the harder SG2 steel, the knife maker was able to achieve excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thinness behind the edge, facilitating great cutting performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife features a special Shichikaku (Heptagon) handle made of brown pakkawood, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a beautiful mosaic pin for decoration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe \"Zuiun\" offers one of the best overall fit and finishes at this price range. All knives in this series come in a lovely Paulownia wood box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 9309\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Kiritsuke Sujihiki\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): R2\/SG2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Shichikaku (Heptagon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brown Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative: Mosaic Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Pakkawood with White Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 394mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 154g (5.43oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eZuiun\u003c\/em\u003e\" (瑞雲) ; \"ZUIUN\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"SPG2 Powder High-speed Stainless Steel\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a Paulownia Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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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Supported by the harder SG2 steel, the knife maker was able to achieve excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thinness behind the edge, facilitating great cutting performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife features a special Shichikaku (Heptagon) handle made of brown pakkawood, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a beautiful mosaic pin for decoration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe \"Zuiun\" offers one of the best overall fit and finishes at this price range. All knives in this series come in a lovely Paulownia wood box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 9303\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Bunka (Kiritsuke 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): R2\/SG2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Damascus\u003c\/li\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: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Shichikaku (Heptagon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brown Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative: Mosaic Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Pakkawood with White Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 136mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 332mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 147g (5.19oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eZuiun\u003c\/em\u003e\" (瑞雲) ; \"ZUIUN\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark (Back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) ; \"SPG2 Powder High-speed Stainless Steel\" ; \"Made in Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a Paulownia Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":35962666909853,"sku":"KGR2SDXSK180SPXK","price":237.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/KGR2SDXSK180SPXK001b_19591bb1-65a2-4752-b70f-3bf6008ab009.jpg?v=1665990512"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-nami-4-piece-steak-knife-set","title":"Seki Kanetsugu \"Nami\" 4-Piece Steak Knife Set","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of steak knives was released in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Seki Kanetsugu in 2018. The knives were made of VG2\/VG10 steel with a monosteel construction (Coreless Damascus), heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. Layers of steel were stacked together to create this beautiful Damascus finish. Each of the four steak knives is paired with a laminated wood handle of a different color, and the set of knives come in an elegant Paulownia wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: 9204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Steak Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Monosteel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type: VG2 and VG10 (Coreless Damascus)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 100mm (6.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 23mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.2mm\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: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Laminated Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Wine \/ Walnut \/ Mahogany \/ Zebra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eWave\u003c\/em\u003e\" (なみ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 127mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 229mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 66g (2.33oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eSeki Kanetsugu\u003c\/em\u003e\" (関兼次) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a Paulownia Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu 関兼次\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki Kanetsugu was founded more than a century ago in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, the descendant of Kanetsugu the swordsmith, who first started making swords in the year 1345. For three generations, the Kawamuras have worked hard to build a knife workshop that is worthy of the Kanetsugu name. Combining Seki's knife making tradition and newer approaches such as \"sub-zero process\", Seki Kanatsugu has become a major knife maker in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Kanetsugu celebrated their centenary by launching the brand new “Zuiun” (瑞雲) series, with the finest Damascus steel that recreates the good omen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol of clouds.\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. 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