{"title":"New Arrivals!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe're always adding exciting new products to our lineup to serve you better and offer a more broad selection. This page gets updated weekly with every single new product that's coming our way or has been recently restocked after being out of stock for a period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe might be missing photos and descriptions, but we'll be adding them as fast as possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e! If the item is out of stock, you can sign up for email notifications, so we'll let you know when it arrives. If you want to know more about a new product, contact us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@knifewear.com\"\u003ehello@knifewear.com\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and we'll be happy to help! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"masakage-kiri-bunka-165mm","title":"Masakage Kiri Bunka 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Kiri - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you first pick up the Kiri, you’ll notice just how light it is. The steel is hammered thinner than your average knife, which lets it fly through dense foods like potatoes and squash with ease. This knife is hand-forged from VG10, a high-carbon stainless steel that gets wildly sharp and holds an excellent edge without requiring much maintenance. The VG10 core steel is laminated with stunning layers of damascus steel, which, combined with the red and white Japanese wa handle, make for a STUNNING knife. Truly, usable art!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! Yoshimi-san’s knives are among the most gorgeous, laser-like blades I’ve ever handled.\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 The Bunka looks like a bonafide badass. It is a multi purpose knife akin to the Santoku. “Bunka” translates to “culture.” A cross between the Nakiri and Gyuto, Bunkas can do it all. It’s the best of both worlds with the volume cranked to 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5284268932,"sku":"MAAV165BU","price":436.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kiribunka1.jpg?v=1743609129"},{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-gyuto-240mm","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Koishi - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese blades are thin and lightweight but substantial enough to fly through vegetables with ease. I love how most of the weight is focused on the business end of the knife, which is made from some truly remarkable steel. Kato-san forged this knife from Aogami Super, which gets shockingly sharp and keeps an edge for longer than most. The undisputed king of knife steel in my opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ‘tsuchime’ (meaning ‘hammered’) and ‘kurouchi’ (meaning ‘black hammered’) finish gives the impression of river pebbles, inspiring the name Koishi (meaning ‘small rocks’). A true culinary badass, like Jason Momoa in kitchen knife form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! Yoshimi-san’s knives are among the most gorgeous, laser-like blades I’ve ever handled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5321389956,"sku":"MAKA240GY","price":632.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/koishigyuto240mm1.jpg?v=1670963408"},{"product_id":"masakage-kiri-petty-120mm","title":"Masakage Kiri Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Kiri - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you first pick up the Kiri, you’ll notice just how light it is. The steel is hammered thinner than your average knife, which lets it fly through dense foods like potatoes and squash with ease. This knife is hand-forged from VG10, a high-carbon stainless steel that gets wildly sharp and holds an excellent edge without requiring much maintenance. The VG10 core steel is laminated with stunning layers of damascus steel, which, combined with the red and white Japanese wa handle, make for a STUNNING knife. Truly, usable art!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! 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This knife is hand-forged from VG10, a high-carbon stainless steel that gets wildly sharp and holds an excellent edge without requiring much maintenance. The VG10 core steel is laminated with stunning layers of damascus steel, which, combined with the red and white Japanese wa handle, make for a STUNNING knife. Truly, usable art!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! 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This knife is hand-forged from VG10, a high-carbon stainless steel that gets wildly sharp and holds an excellent edge without requiring much maintenance. The VG10 core steel is laminated with stunning layers of damascus steel, which, combined with the red and white Japanese wa handle, make for a STUNNING knife. Truly, usable art!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! Yoshimi-san’s knives are among the most gorgeous, laser-like blades I’ve ever handled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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. 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\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5327377412,"sku":"MAAV165NA","price":472.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kirinakiri1.jpg?v=1670966602"},{"product_id":"fujimoto-nashiji-sujihiki-240mm","title":"Fujimoto Nashiji Sujihiki 240mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were the first Fujimoto blades we carried; to this day, they remain a staff and customer favourite. Here’s why: some Japanese blades are made with carbon steel, which gets crazy sharp but can rust, while others are made from stainless steel, which is easy to care for but doesn’t quite have the same magic. These are the best of both worlds, made with a super hard carbon steel core, protected by an outer layer of stainless steel, so only the edge requires maintenance! It’s a genius way of making a knife, and the ‘nashiji’ finish, inspired by the look and feel of Asian pear skin, takes it over the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujimoto 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. Fujimoto knives sport a classic Japanese handle, called a ‘wa handle,’ that puts most of the knife’s weight in the blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-fd7723e5-7fff-b15b-5f5e-c1dca79b9494\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAbout the shape - \u003c\/strong\u003eSujihiki translates literally to 'Flesh Slicer' and it does exactly what the name suggests. It's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eperfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClean slices of brisket or ultra thin applications like Carpaccio will become a breeze to execute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 240mm sujihiki is excellent for all home applications, slicing birds and smaller roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujimoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5421351428,"sku":"FUJN240SU","price":262.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Fujimoto_Nashiji_Sujihiki_240mm_1.jpg?v=1772741509"},{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-honesuki-150mm","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Honesuki 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Masakage Koishi - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese blades are thin and lightweight but substantial enough to fly through vegetables with ease. I love how most of the weight is focused on the business end of the knife, which is made from some truly remarkable steel. Kato-san forged this knife from Aogami Super, which gets shockingly sharp and keeps an edge for longer than most. The undisputed king of knife steel in my opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ‘tsuchime’ (meaning ‘hammered’) and ‘kurouchi’ (meaning ‘black hammered’) finish gives the impression of river pebbles, inspiring the name Koishi (meaning ‘small rocks’). A true culinary badass, like Jason Momoa in kitchen knife form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! Yoshimi-san’s knives are among the most gorgeous, laser-like blades I’ve ever handled.\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 The Honesuki is a Japanese style boning knife. Originally designed for poultry and small animals like rabbit, it excels for many larger butchering and fish filleting work. It has a relatively thick heel for scraping meat from bones, and a thinner tip for precise cuts. 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Kato-san forged this knife from Aogami Super, which gets shockingly sharp and keeps an edge for longer than most. The undisputed king of knife steel in my opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ‘tsuchime’ (meaning ‘hammered’) and ‘kurouchi’ (meaning ‘black hammered’) finish gives the impression of river pebbles, inspiring the name Koishi (meaning ‘small rocks’). A true culinary badass, like Jason Momoa in kitchen knife form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. 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He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! Yoshimi-san’s knives are among the most gorgeous, laser-like blades I’ve ever handled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\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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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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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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These are the best of both worlds, made with a super hard carbon steel core, protected by an outer layer of stainless steel, so only the edge requires maintenance! It’s a genius way of making a knife, and the ‘nashiji’ finish, inspired by the look and feel of Asian pear skin, takes it over the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujimoto 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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The name means ‘cloud’ in Japanese, inspired by the cloud-like patterns in the steel. Sandwiched between those gorgeous steel layers is a core of crazy-sharp VG10 stainless steel, an incredible material made to perform like ancient carbon steel but with minimal maintenance. The result is a blade that cuts like a dream while being super easy to care for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIkeda-san, the nephew of legendary blacksmith and Takefu Knife Village co-founder Katsushige Anryu-san, began his knifemaking apprenticeship in 2007. In January 2021, Anryu-san officially passed the reins of Anryu Hamono to Ikeda-san. By that point, Ikeda-san was already a master and doing most of the forging at Anryu Hamono. 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The steel is hammered thinner than your average knife, which lets it fly through dense foods like potatoes and squash with ease. This knife is hand-forged from VG10, a high-carbon stainless steel that gets wildly sharp and holds an excellent edge without requiring much maintenance. The VG10 core steel is laminated with stunning layers of damascus steel, which, combined with the red and white Japanese wa handle, make for a STUNNING knife. Truly, usable art!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! Yoshimi-san’s knives are among the most gorgeous, laser-like blades I’ve ever handled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e The 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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A higo in a leather sleeve! This guy keeps your higo closed and safe in your pocket, and it fits all sizes of Higo no Kami: small, medium, and large!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Horace \u0026amp; Jasper - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorace \u0026amp; Jasper is a leather goods company with punk rock roots, based in Calgary, AB. They handmake a variety of knife storage bags, wallets, belts and more. 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Here’s why: some Japanese blades are made with carbon steel, which gets crazy sharp but can rust, while others are made from stainless steel, which is easy to care for but doesn’t quite have the same magic. These are the best of both worlds, made with a super hard carbon steel core, protected by an outer layer of stainless steel, so only the edge requires maintenance! It’s a genius way of making a knife, and the ‘nashiji’ finish, inspired by the look and feel of Asian pear skin, takes it over the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujimoto 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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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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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. 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