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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-black-handle-cleaver-220mm","title":"Arcos Black Handle Cleaver 220mm","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;\"\u003e 220mm is a versatile size that works for the tiniest rabbits to the ribs and joints of pigs and bovines.\u003c\/span\u003e\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. 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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. 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If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe longer blade typically gives the blade a forward balance that allows it to work for you. While the blade would ideally by slid forward or back while cutting, they are also great for folks that prefer to 'rock' their knife while cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 180mm Gyuto is great for those who prefer a smaller knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Takamura Akagouhan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Takamura Hamono(blacksmith) can be found in Takefu Village (Echizen) in Fukui Prefecture. It is run by 3rd generation blacksmith Terukazu Takamura who inherited the shop from his father Toshiyuki Takamura San. With over 30 years of experience, his blades are known for an extremely refined and long-lived edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR2 is a very hard powder stainless steel that allows for an extremely long-lived edge, and is rather tough compared to many super hard powder steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Having a light, thin blade this knife is capable of extreme sharpness and glides through food. The handle is made of Pakka wood with a welded bolster and is practically indestructible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j1McVXl6rdc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"10188\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terukazu Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5673962884,"sku":"TARR180GY","price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/akagouhan-gyuto-migaki-180-1.jpg?v=1595524322"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-goma-nakiri-165mm","title":"Haruyuki Goma Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Goma - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. they’re perfect for folks buying their first Japanese knife, and the performance is impressive enough for knife nerds like me to get a thrill from using it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haruyuki Goma is one we’ve had since the early days of Knifewear, and it continues to be a staff and customer favourite. The stainless steel blade is made from a material called VG10, which is super sharp and easy to care for. This stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The effect is like waves crashing on a rocky beach under the moonlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\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. 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The ease of chopping will blow you away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5677561988,"sku":"HAD165NA","price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/goma-nakiri-1.jpg?v=1700690839"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-goma-gyuto-210mm","title":"Haruyuki Goma Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Goma - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. they’re perfect for folks buying their first Japanese knife, and the performance is impressive enough for knife nerds like me to get a thrill from using it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haruyuki Goma is one we’ve had since the early days of Knifewear, and it continues to be a staff and customer favourite. The stainless steel blade is made from a material called VG10, which is super sharp and easy to care for. This stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The effect is like waves crashing on a rocky beach under the moonlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. 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The stainless steel blade is made from a material called VG10, which is super sharp and easy to care for. This stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The effect is like waves crashing on a rocky beach under the moonlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. \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 also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. 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It gets super sharp and holds an edge very well but isn’t high maintenance the way some traditional Japanese steels are known to be. This means you can get lost in enjoying the cooking process without worrying about washing up right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m a huge fan of this rough, hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish. It shows the love that goes into making the knife and just looks stunning. The Mugi’s hefty European-style ‘yo handle’ gives it a familiar feel that inspires confidence in those of us who grew up with Western knives. Together, these make for a super handsome knife that I just adore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle.\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 “Sujihiki” translates to “Flesh Slicer” and it does exactly what the name suggests, perfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins and the extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke, instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. 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This means you can get lost in enjoying the cooking process without worrying about washing up right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m a huge fan of this rough, hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish. It shows the love that goes into making the knife and just looks stunning. The Mugi’s hefty European-style ‘yo handle’ gives it a familiar feel that inspires confidence in those of us who grew up with Western knives. Together, these make for a super handsome knife that I just adore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. 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Although the Sakai region traditionally specializes in single-bevel blades, Sakai Takayuki makes many different shapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSakai Takayuki’s 33 layer damascus line is forged from VG-10, a high-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecarbon, stainless steel created for knife making and then laminated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith 33-layer Damascus and are BEAUTIFUL. 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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\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi-purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. 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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. 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Haruyuki combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans then complete the remaining steps by hand, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection. \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 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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A big problem for fast-chopping cooks and chefs is food piling up on the blade, and this knife tackles the issue two ways: deep dimples break the surface tension on the blade, while a pronounced bevel on one side pushes the food over. Genius! The knife is right-handed and will want to steer slightly to the left, but with a little practice, you’ll be chopping at high speed with the best of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonma Kagaku, the company that made this knife, prioritizes form and function. They intimately understand the needs of customers who use these tools all day. This innovative approach has allowed them to stand out from their competition, making them successful since their founding in 1971. The K Series is their most popular line thanks to this revolutionary approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACUTO440 steel is the perfect choice when making a knife for chefs. 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