{"title":"Kitchen Knives Under $175","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"arcos-black-handle-cleaver-160mm","title":"Arcos Black Handle Cleaver 160mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/strong\u003e The cleaver, the iconic tool of a butcher. Unlike the thin, sexy Nakiri of Japan, the cleaver is a beefy blade designed for smashing through hard items, and boy does it work. Unlike the cleaver of olde, Arcos blades take and hold a razor edge incredibly well, and stand up to loads of butchery. 160mm is a good starter size, suitable for butchering fish, fowl, and rabbits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Arcos Hermanos S.A. - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe brand officially began in 1745 with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJuan Arcos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, who forged blades now found in the National Archeological Museum in Madrid. The craft continued through the family line until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGregoria Arcos Aroco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewho turned the small hand-forging shop into a fully mechanized production shop for high-quality Spanish blades in 1875. One hundred years down the road, his descendant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGregorio Arcos Villanueva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e desired more and began the expansion of Arcos into the International brand that it is today. Through nearly 300 years of manufacturing, the family has never ceased their innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Arcos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5322890564,"sku":"ARC-282404","price":71.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/arcos-7-1.jpg?v=1553952265"},{"product_id":"arcos-black-handle-cleaver-square-tip-180mm","title":"Arcos Black Handle Cleaver Square tip 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/strong\u003e The cleaver, the iconic tool of a butcher. Unlike the thin, sexy Nakiri of Japan, the cleaver is a beefy blade designed for smashing through hard items, and boy does it work. Unlike the cleaver of olde, Arcos blades take and hold a razor edge incredibly well, and stand up to loads of butchery. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e180mm is a good versatile size, especially if you have a bone-saw for larger work. The square tip allows for increased precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArcos Hermanos S.A. - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand officially began in 1745 with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuan Arcos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who forged blades now found in the National Archeological Museum in Madrid. The craft continued through the family line until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregoria Arcos Aroco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho turned the small hand-forging shop into a fully mechanized production shop for high-quality Spanish blades in 1875. One hundred years down the road, his descendant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregorio Arcos Villanueva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e desired more and began the expansion of Arcos into the International brand that it is today. Through nearly 300 years of manufacturing, the family has never ceased their innovation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5418764356,"sku":"ARC-288300","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/arcos-8-1.jpg?v=1553952168"},{"product_id":"arcos-6pc-steak-knife-non-serrated","title":"Arcos Mesa Steak Knife Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteak Knife Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou know the feeling: you’ve perfectly grilled your grass-fed ribeye, rested it and maybe dressed it with compound butter. As you take the first bite, you are shocked with the poor texture of the meat. The serrated edge of the steak knife has torn and shredded the meat. Worry not, Arcos has come to your rescue!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArcos steak knives cut your meat the way it should be, with a smooth, straight edge, By using a straight edge you get a beautiful texture and keep more of the juices and flavour inside of your steak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArcos Hermanos S.A.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand officially began in 1745 with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuan Arcos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who forged blades now found in the National Archeological Museum in Madrid. The craft continued through the family line until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregoria Arcos Aroco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho turned the small hand-forging shop into a fully mechanized production shop for high-quality spanish blades in 1875. One hundred years down the road, his descendant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregorio Arcos Villanueva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e desired more and began the expansion of Arcos into the International brand that it is today. Through nearly 300 years of manufacturing, the family has never ceased their innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 238px; top: 229.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape - \u003c\/b\u003eEvery carnivore needs a sturdy set of non-serrated steak knives. 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Rather than destroy the beautiful bread that you've just baked or bought, that gorgeous hunk of gluten deserves to be sliced with the finest of serrations. This blade is razor-sharp even by regular knife standards and will have no issue zipping through thousands of hearty loaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scalloped serrations on this blade allow it to stay sharp longer, and make a smoother cut with fewer crumbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Tojiro -\u003c\/b\u003e Tojiro is a knife-making giant in Japan. While they have a small factory that produces incredible hand-forged knives, their true specialty is factory-made knives. In Japan, “factory-made” isn’t what most people think. While the blades are rolled and stamped, much of the work is done by hand including grinding and finishing steps. Tojiro primarily works with VG-10, a stainless steel loved for its ease of sharpening and easy maintenance, but they also use VS2, SK85 and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tojiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7015132868,"sku":"F-687","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/TOJIROBreadknife270mmF-6871.jpg?v=1775077875"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-mugi-petty-135mm","title":"Haruyuki Mugi Petty 135mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Mugi -\u003c\/b\u003eThese knives are the perfect gateway into Japanese knives and make a perfect gift. They look great, have a familiar feel because of the western style handle and the performance of the steel will blow you away. The hammered surface will break up surface tension allowing the knife to glide easily through the food as you slice and dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are forged out of AUS-8, a stainless steel that is harder than your average kitchen knife but not quite as hard some of the carbon and high-tech steels of Japan. In normal speak, it will keep an incredible edge for a long time but is more durable than most Japanese knives. The handle is made from Pakka wood, a durable material made of wood that has been treated with resin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10060114180,"sku":"HAKU135PE","price":131.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/mugipetty1351.jpg?v=1670965229"},{"product_id":"sakai-vg10-tsuchime-western-handle-petty-120mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Western Handle Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. 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Truly usable art! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebrown pakka western handle is perfect for folks who prefer a hefty grip on their knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4370638864412,"sku":"ST-07389","price":157.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/st-tsuchime-yo-petty-120-1.jpg?v=1593212529"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-western-santoku-165mm","title":"Masutani VG10 Damascus Western Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masutani -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasutani Hamono has been producing high-quality kitchen knives for four generations in Echizen city. Their goal is to create high-quality blades at an accessible price point for anyone, and they’ve nailed it. Their blades are super accessible and cut like a dream, being lovingly shaped, polished, and handled by grandfather, father, and son. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with stainless steels such as VG10 and VG1 ensures they take and keep an edge just as well as some of the fancier Japanese knives out there but aren’t as fragile or prone to rust as knives made from high-carbon steel. This furthers their accessibility, making them a valuable tool for anyone who wants to upgrade their kitchen toolkit. Typically finished with a Western-style riveted handle, called a ‘yo-handle’ in Japan, they have a confident feel without being as heavy as many Western-style knives. They feel well-balanced for professionals, home cooks, and even burnt-out retired chefs like me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is also a multi-purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. 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The blade is adorned with a chicken, fish, a happy tomato, and a smiley face that inexplicably has only one eyebrow. I often wonder what happened to that extra eyebrow. Did he lose it in a tragic accident?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/blogs\/articles\/tojiro-child-santoku-one-adults-new-favourite-knife\"\u003eRead more about the Kinder Park Child's Knife here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape - \u003c\/b\u003eThe Ko-Bunka is a smaller version of a Bunka. Any guesses on what “Ko” means in Japanese? You nailed it! It translates to “small.” This little knife is awesome because it still gives you knuckle clearance on the cutting board. Making sure you can mince garlic and comfortably chop veggies. 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With no distractions, you can focus on the joy of cutting and cooking your favourite foods for you and your loved ones. Maximalism be damned, I love this knife!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUnderutilized in the western kitchen, the nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife touches the cutting board at once, you won't be turning the vegetable into an 'accordion', pieces that are still connected by a thread after you've cut them. The added weight of the blade allows it to fall through food more easily while you chop, so the knife does more of the work for you! 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The blade is expertly crafted from VG10 stainless steel, which offers an excellent balance of sharpness and toughness. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe stunning heptagon-shaped handle is made with pakka wood for its strength, and feels excellent in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Under utilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you wont be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44790055567534,"sku":"SK-9106","price":156.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/SK-heptagonal-nakiri-1.jpg?v=1732045747"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-pro-m-sujihiki-240mm","title":"Seki Kanetsugu Pro-M Sujihiki 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu Pro-M -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSeki Kanetsugu is a knife maker in Seki, who has been making blades for over 170 years, starting with Samurai swords and then transitioning to kitchen knives as they became more in demand. The knives they make are durable and razor-sharp in part to their special \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \"HAMAGURI\" (clam shape) blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro-M line is a dark horse in our lineup, these blades are thin, affordable and have a fantastic out of the box sharpness, that is also easy to maintain perfect for the professional kitchen environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the shape -\u003c\/b\u003e Sujihiki translates literally to 'Flesh Slicer' and it does exactly what the name suggests. It's perfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins. The extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion, and the reduced surface area prevents the blade from sticking to the meat. Clean slices of brisket or ultra thin applications like Carpaccio will become a breeze to execute.\n","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44849008148654,"sku":"SKPM7009","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/SekiKanetsuguPro-MSujihiki240mm1.jpg?v=1778169033"},{"product_id":"arcos-poplar-steak-6-piece-knife-set","title":"Arcos Poplar Steak 6 piece Knife Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteak Knife Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery home needs a good set of steak knives, and Arcos offers gorgeous blades at an unbeatable price. These look great on the table, feel great in-hand, and slice your steak with ease!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArcos Hermanos S.A.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand officially began in 1745 with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuan Arcos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who forged blades now found in the National Archeological Museum in Madrid. The craft continued through the family line until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregoria Arcos Aroco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho turned the small hand-forging shop into a fully mechanized production shop  for high-quality spanish blades in 1875. One hundred years down the road, his descendant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregorio Arcos Villanueva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e desired more and began the expansion of Arcos into the International brand that it is today. Through nearly 300 years of manufacturing, the family has never ceased their innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 238px; top: 229.75px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arcos","offers":[{"title":"Natural Compressed poplar","offer_id":44922395033774,"sku":"372300","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Arcos-Universal-Butcher-300-1_2of3.jpg?v=1717705470"},{"product_id":"arcos-salami-cheese-2900-series-knife","title":"Arcos Salami, Cheese, \u0026 Pizza Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the shape -\u003c\/strong\u003e While Arcos designed this long blade for slicing cheese and salami with ease, we've also found that it makes a perfect pizza knife!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Arcos Hermanos S.A. - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe brand officially began in 1745 with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJuan Arcos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, who forged blades now found in the National Archeological Museum in Madrid. The craft continued through the family line until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGregoria Arcos Aroco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewho turned the small hand-forging shop into a fully mechanized production shop for high-quality Spanish blades in 1875. One hundred years down the road, his descendant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGregorio Arcos Villanueva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e desired more and began the expansion of Arcos into the International brand that it is today. Through nearly 300 years of manufacturing, the family has never ceased their innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44922475577518,"sku":"298825","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Arcos-Universal-Butcher-300-1_2of10.jpg?v=1717705673"},{"product_id":"arcos-universal-series-salmon-knife-290mm","title":"Arcos Universal Series Salmon Knife 290mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the shape -\u003c\/strong\u003e The name says it all. This long, slender blade excels at skinning fillets and slicing perfectly thin gravlax!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Arcos Hermanos S.A. - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe brand officially began in 1745 with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJuan Arcos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, who forged blades now found in the National Archeological Museum in Madrid. The craft continued through the family line until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGregoria Arcos Aroco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewho turned the small hand-forging shop into a fully mechanized production shop for high-quality Spanish blades in 1875. One hundred years down the road, his descendant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGregorio Arcos Villanueva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e desired more and began the expansion of Arcos into the International brand that it is today. Through nearly 300 years of manufacturing, the family has never ceased their innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44922486128814,"sku":"284004","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Arcos-Universal-Salmon-290-1.jpg?v=1717705616"},{"product_id":"shizu-hamono-shikisai-miyako-petty-130mm","title":"Shizu Hamono Shikisai Miyako Petty 130mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shizu Shikisai Miyako- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eShizu Hamono is a relatively “new” knife maker, established in 1959 in Seki by Masami Horibe, he grew up in Seki city, the city of blacksmiths, and naturally became a craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shikisai Miyako is an elegant choice for both chefs and home cooks. AUS-8 stainless steel is low maintenance, keeps a great edge, and is more rugged than most Japanese steels. The 33-layer damascus finish makes for a stunning piece, finished with a weighty, confident pakkawood handle. Perfection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. 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Their knife blocks and magnets are expertly handcrafted in Canada from sustainably sourced woods.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m a sucker for a pretty blade, and this damascus steel is such a delight. On top of that, the whole line has badass kiritsuke tips and gorgeous dark walnut handles - I’m in love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile a pretty knife never fails to get me inspired in the kitchen, a knife needs to cut as well as it looks. Lucky for you and I, this blade is wicked sharp. Hazaki has used VG10 stainless steel, which keeps a brilliant edge but doesn’t require a ton of maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazaki prefers the natural look and feel of the Canadian wood used in their handles, so they are not sealed. 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I recommend a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/products\/claphams-bees-wax?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=5b2a71f07\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ecutting board wax\u003c\/a\u003e every few months to keep them looking and feeling great!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hazaki Knives -\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazaki, founded by \u003cspan\u003eSamuel Bouchard in Montreal, Canada,\u003c\/span\u003e combines the best of both worlds: Japanese knifemaking and Canadian woodwork. Blades are expertly forged in Seki, Japan, from high-end Japanese steel and finished with beautiful handles in Montreal by Samuel and his team. Their knife blocks and magnets are expertly handcrafted in Canada from sustainably sourced woods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape - \u003c\/b\u003eEvery carnivore needs a sturdy set of non-serrated steak knives. The smooth edge gives a cleaner cut and better texture, while keeping an edge far better than conventional steak knives, thanks to a blade forged from Japanese steel. 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The moment you pick them up, they feel like an extension of your hand. The curved cutout where handle meets blade is the perfect spot for your index or middle finger to sit when you pinch the blade, the way every chef does. The traditional Japanese handle focuses the knife’s weight in the blade, allowing it to do more of the work for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst and foremost, Mikuri knives are designed for chefs. Our friends in Seki have brilliantly designed this line so that each knife shape is made with a steel type that best suits its intended purpose. Workhorse blades are made from sturdy VG5 stainless steel that keeps a great edge but isn’t too delicate or tricky to sharpen. Precision blades, such as the slicer and 150mm petty are crafted from a single piece of DSR1K6. While this steel gets beautifully sharp, it possesses a little give that makes skinning fish fillets and trimming briskets a breeze! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikuri is a collaboration between dozens of skilled craftspeople in Seki. With each specializing in a particular aspect of the knife-making process, they can craft blades that punch well above their weight while being affordable on a line-cook salary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. 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The traditional European handle gives this knife the confident weight that many chefs prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst and foremost, Mikuri knives are designed for chefs. Our friends in Seki have brilliantly designed this line so that each knife shape is made with a steel type that best suits its intended purpose. Workhorse blades are made from sturdy VG5 stainless steel that keeps a great edge but isn’t too delicate or tricky to sharpen. Precision blades, such as the slicer and 150mm petty are crafted from a single piece of DSR1K6. While this steel gets beautifully sharp, it possesses a little give that makes skinning fish fillets and trimming briskets a breeze! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikuri is a collaboration between dozens of skilled craftspeople in Seki. With each specializing in a particular aspect of the knife-making process, they can craft blades that punch well above their weight while being affordable on a line-cook salary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikuri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45985909670062,"sku":"MKRUMEWE120PE","price":123.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Mikuri-ume-western-petty-120-1.jpg?v=1741716682"},{"product_id":"mikuri-ume-western-petty-80mm","title":"Mikuri Ume Western Petty 80mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mikuri Ume - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is exactly the kind of knife that first made me fall in love with Japanese steel in the early 2000s: thin, light, and lightsaber sharp. The moment you pick them up, they feel like an extension of your hand. The curved cutout where handle meets blade is the perfect spot for your index or middle finger to sit when you pinch the blade, the way every chef does. 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Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikuri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45985912520878,"sku":"MKRUMEWE80PE","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Mikuri-ume-western-petty-80-1.jpg?v=1741716736"},{"product_id":"mikuri-ume-western-petty-150mm","title":"Mikuri Ume Western Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mikuri Ume - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is exactly the kind of knife that first made me fall in love with Japanese steel in the early 2000s: thin, light, and lightsaber sharp. The moment you pick them up, they feel like an extension of your hand. The curved cutout where handle meets blade is the perfect spot for your index or middle finger to sit when you pinch the blade, the way every chef does. The traditional European handle gives this knife the confident weight that many chefs prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst and foremost, Mikuri knives are designed for chefs. Our friends in Seki have brilliantly designed this line so that each knife shape is made with a steel type that best suits its intended purpose. Workhorse blades are made from sturdy VG5 stainless steel that keeps a great edge but isn’t too delicate or tricky to sharpen. Precision blades, such as the slicer and 150mm petty are crafted from a single piece of DSR1K6. While this steel gets beautifully sharp, it possesses a little give that makes skinning fish fillets and trimming briskets a breeze! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikuri is a collaboration between dozens of skilled craftspeople in Seki. 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Their knife blocks and magnets are expertly handcrafted in Canada from sustainably sourced woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI love cutting with my Hazaki Classic. They’ve got a beautifully thin blade that, thanks to the incredible AUS10 steel they used, gets wicked sharp and keeps an edge beautifully. AUS10 is amazing stuff; stainless steel that cuts and keeps an edge much like traditional high carbon steel, but doesn’t rust. The blackwood handles complement the blades perfectly for a very slick package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazaki prefers the natural look and feel of the Canadian wood used in their handles, so they are not sealed. I recommend a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/products\/claphams-bees-wax?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=5b2a71f07\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ecutting board wax\u003c\/a\u003e every few months to keep them looking and feeling great!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the shape -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bread is the cornerstone of civilization, a noble food worthy of its own family of a knife. Rather than destroy the beautiful bread that you've just baked or bought, that gorgeous hunk of gluten deserves to be sliced with the finest of serrations. 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The craft continued through the family line until Gregoria Arcos Aroco who turned the small hand-forging shop into a fully mechanized production shop for high-quality Spanish blades in 1875. One hundred years down the road, his descendant Gregorio Arcos Villanueva desired more and began the expansion of Arcos into the International brand that it is today. 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