{"title":"Naoki Mazaki Knives","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mazaki-aogami-2-migaki-gyuto","title":"Mazaki Aogami #2 Migaki Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is handcrafted and hand-sharpened by Mr. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNaoki Mazaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with Aogami #2 as core, clad in soft iron and heat-treated to a whopping 65-66 HRC. The blade has a plain brushed finish with an elegant Kasumi line, and although the blade is not exceptionally thin, the beautiful tapering ensures a very smooth cutting performance. The fit and finish of the blade is superior, with a smoothly polished spine and choil. The blade is paired with an octagonal wa-handle made of Ebony wood with a kuchiwa made of resin and triple nickel copper ginmaki.\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): Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Mazaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman \/ Sharpener: Naoki Mazaki 真崎直樹\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): Aogami #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 65-66 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyomen (Mirror)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 225mm (8.6\")\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 50mm \/ 52mm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 53mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 4.5mm \/ 4.6mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.7mm \/ 2.7mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\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: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa \/ Tsukajiri: Resin (Ivory-effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinmaki: Nickel Copper (x3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivider: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 138mm \/ 145mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 145mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 365mm \/ 383mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 218g (7.69oz) \/ 237g (8.36oz)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 240g (8.47oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eMazaki\u003c\/em\u003e\" (真崎)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark (Back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eHon San Mai Blue #2\u003c\/em\u003e\" (本三枚青二)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Naoki Mazaki 真崎直樹\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMr. Naoki Mazaki (真崎 直樹) is a relatively young knifemaker born and grew up in Hokkaido, Japan. In his late 20s, without a clear goal of what to do, he left Hokkaido and went on a road trip around Japan on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. When he stopped by in Sanjo City, he was amazed by the knifemaking industry in the city, so he made up his mind becoming a blacksmith and began his apprenticeship with master blacksmith Kiyoshi Kato (藤原 良明). Mazaki set up his own workshop in Sanjo City in 2017, and has been doing the forging, grinding, finishing and sharpening, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e \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":"Naoki Mazaki","offers":[{"title":"225mm","offer_id":42859467112667,"sku":"MAA2SMAGY225GEPW","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42859467079899,"sku":"MAA2SMAGY210GEPW","price":489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":42859467145435,"sku":"MAA2SMAGY240GEPW","price":569.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MAA2SMAGY210GEPW001_6514a28a-e856-43e0-a0c6-275775b3f392.jpg?v=1691742565"},{"product_id":"mazaki-shirogami-2-migaki-gyuto","title":"Mazaki Shirogami #2 Migaki Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is handcrafted and hand-sharpened by Mr. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNaoki Mazaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with Shirogami #2 as core, clad in soft iron and heat-treated to a whopping 65-66 HRC. The blade has a plain brushed finish with an elegant Kasumi line, and although the blade is not exceptionally thin, the beautiful tapering ensures a very smooth cutting performance. The fit and finish of the blade is superior, with a smoothly polished spine and choil. The blade is paired with an octagonal wa-handle made of resin with triple nickel copper ginmaki.\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): Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Mazaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman \/ Sharpener: Naoki Mazaki 真崎直樹\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): Shirogami #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 65-66 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyomen (Mirror)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 225mm (8.6\")\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 51mm \/ 52mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 53mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 4.3mm \/ 4.7mm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.5mm \/ 2.4mm\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\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: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Resin (Ivory-effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa \/ Tsukajiri: Resin (Ivory-effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinmaki: Nickel Copper (x3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivider: Resin (Ivory-effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 138mm \/ 145mm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 145mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 365mm \/ 385mm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/ 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 218g (7.69oz) \/ 233g (8.22oz)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \/ 229g (8.08oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eMazaki\u003c\/em\u003e\" (真崎)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark (Back): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eHon San Mai White #2\u003c\/em\u003e\" (本三枚白二)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Naoki Mazaki 真崎直樹\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMr. Naoki Mazaki (真崎 直樹) is a relatively young knifemaker born and grew up in Hokkaido, Japan. In his late 20s, without a clear goal of what to do, he left Hokkaido and went on a road trip around Japan on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. When he stopped by in Sanjo City, he was amazed by the knifemaking industry in the city, so he made up his mind becoming a blacksmith and began his apprenticeship with master blacksmith Kiyoshi Kato (藤原 良明). Mazaki set up his own workshop in Sanjo City in 2017, and has been doing the forging, grinding, finishing and sharpening, all by himself.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (white #2) steel is one of the most popular types of high carbon steel found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless, therefore you must 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":"Naoki Mazaki","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42859467899099,"sku":"MAS2SMAGY210GROW","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"225mm","offer_id":42859467931867,"sku":"MAS2SMAGY225GROW","price":509.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":42859467964635,"sku":"MAS2SMAGY240GROW","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MAS2SMAGY210GROW001_46ed888a-ea64-4199-b27d-70ad939dc33f.jpg?v=1691742592"}],"url":"https:\/\/burrfectionstore.com\/en-hk\/collections\/brand-naoki-mazaki.oembed","provider":"Burrfection Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}