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Making clean slices of brisket or ultra-thin applications like Carpaccio a breeze to execute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Moritaka Ishime -\u003c\/b\u003eMoritaka Hamono was founded in 1293 and have been producing high quality blades for 31 generations. I think they know what they’re doing by now. Five generations ago the family made the switch to producing only Hocho (kitchen knives).The knives made by the Moritaka family have a real classiness and beauty. This series of knives are known for a thinness which translates to fantastic sharpness. This finish is known as Ishime, Rock Surface, and was not used on kitchen knives before this series. 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Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Blacksmith: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShosui Takeda’s knives kick-ass, simple as that. A third-generation master blacksmith, Takeda-san was born and raised in Niimi, Okayama, Japan. After he graduated from university in Tokyo, he returned to his hometown to succeed his father as a master blacksmith for Takeda Hamono. Since 1985, he has strived to produce the very best hand-forged blades and tools. Each blade is a unique work of art and has a certain presence. 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The contoured handle fits so smoothly in your hand, with some added confidence and heft thanks to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe European-inspired full-tang handle. Desert Ironwood is the seventh hardest wood in the world (bet you didn't know that?), and it’s as durable as it is gorgeous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is no slouch, either. Aogami Super is the king of knife steels—easy to sharpen, crazy sharp, and much easier to care for than other carbon steels. It is clad in softer stainless steel, so only the edge has to be kept dry to prevent rust. Whether this is your first knife or your fifteenth, it’s sure to be the crown jewel in your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeshi Saji-san started learning to work the forge under his father in 1966 at the age of 16. 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The flatness along the edge and its height makes it ideal for chopping, and its flat-out adorable size makes it easy to wield for cooks of all sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37299002959,"sku":"MAZ110KA","price":556.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/zerokamagata1.jpg?v=1670962866"},{"product_id":"fujimoto-hammer-tone-sld-honesuki-150mm","title":"Fujimoto Hammer Tone SLD Honesuki 150mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve always loved blades like this with a hammered ‘tsuchime’ texture and a dark ‘kurouchi’ finish because they show the love that went into making the knife and just looks so badass. This particular blade is forged from SLD steel, which takes a crazy edge and holds it super well but isn’t high maintenance like some Japanese steels. Just wash by hand and wipe it dry to avoid rust!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujimoto knives sport a classic Japanese handle, called a ‘wa handle,’ that puts most of the knife’s weight in the blade.  While it may seem a little unusual to some, this design allows the knife to do more of the work and is super comfortable once you get used to it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujimoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blades are crafted by a team of expert craftspeople, and each step is hand-done by a specialist in their field to create a consistent, affordable, high-performance knife. 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Like a talented music producer, they match folks and skillsets that complement each other perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan, this knife feels so good to handle; perfectly balanced, as all things should be. A little extra steel in the handle gives it more weight than the average Japanese-style handle, but less so than the classic riveted, full-tang handle. The blade is thin and razor sharp, but relatively rugged and low maintenance, thanks to it being made from VG10 stainless steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape - \u003c\/strong\u003eA Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Underutilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. 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