{"title":"Blue (Aogami) #2","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tadafusa-blue-2-br-210mm-gyuto","title":"Tadafusa Nashiji Blue #2 Gyuto 210mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"480\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qkM3bTZLIpo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tadafusa Nashiji gyuto is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBrand: Tadafusa 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tadafusa Blacksmith 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sanjo-Niigata\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Gyuto \u003cbr\u003eSize: 210mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Walnut\u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 352mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdge Length: 212mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 221mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Height: 47.4mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThickness: 4mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Length: 136mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 183g\u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12119697588340,"sku":"BGA-AE212-FA210","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20210205_111322.jpg?v=1625772538"},{"product_id":"tadafusa-blue-2-br-240mm-sujihiki","title":"Tadafusa Nashiji Blue #2 Sujihiki 240mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tadafusa Nashiji line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA slicer ('Sujiihki' in Japanese) is a valuable tool for skinning, trimming and\/or portioning protein items (fillet of salmon or turkey breast). Depending on the length, professionals use it as a utility blade or use it during service on the line. For home cooks, a slicer is a great blade for those special times of the year where you want to get even slices without striations on your turkey breasts and other roasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Tadafusa 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tadafusa Blacksmith 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sanjo-Niigata\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Sujihiki \u003cbr\u003eSize: 240mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Walnut \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 380mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 240mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 256mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 35mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 4.19mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 129mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 164g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12100836556916,"sku":"BDA-AE212-GA240","price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/P1090801_DxO.jpg?v=1597256834"},{"product_id":"tadafusa-blue-2-br-150mm-nakiri","title":"Tadafusa Nashiji Blue #2 Nakiri 150mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tadafusa Nashiji line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, thanks to the stainless cladding that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etry out this amazing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-carbon steel! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNakiri is a versatile blade that excels in processing large amounts of vegetables and the rectangular shape is also very useful to pick up all the chopped bits! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Tadafusa 忠房 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlacksmith: Tadafusa Blacksmith 忠房 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducing Area: Sanjo-Niigata\/ Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile: Nakiri \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 150mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Walnut Hybrid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length: 295mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge Length: 144mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 160mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height: 46mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 4mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 127mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 175g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12100934041716,"sku":"BGA-AE202-DA150","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/files\/20231020-103652.jpg?v=1697814539"},{"product_id":"aaa-050b2-04-ia300","title":"Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 Yanagiba 300mm Ebony Handle (Saya)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA renowned smith from Sakai-city, Kikuchiyo (a pseudonym) apprenticed for over two decades before taking over the master’s forge upon his retirement a few years ago. One of the most impressive traits of his working style is that he is not only fast in production but he is also one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai that can forge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblades, a technique of forging that yields knives with beautiful Hamon lines and exquisite hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManzo is the pseudonym for a sharpener hailing from Sakai, a city known for its prestigious sharpeners of single bevel knives. He was trained under the sole sharpener for a legendary bladesmith who produced some of the rarest and most illustrious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eblades. Manzo’s consistent ura sharpening embodies the hallmark of what constitutes a great single bevel knife. His blades feel more heavy on the balance than, say, our Togashi Tachi line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis blade is ideal for any cooks looking for a high performing single-bevel Yanagiba with a long-lasting edge that has an easy bevel to flatten. Manzo’s sharpening translates to ease of sharpening on the ura side for the customer, resulting in very little effort to maintain on sharpening stones. It is important to note that the thin uraoshi line demands patience and care when grinding to maintain an even width throughout the ura, a testament to Manzo’s skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThose with experience in sharpening single-bevel knives who are looking to hone their fine-grit sharpening skills will find the Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 to be a rewarding undertaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese fish slicing blade that is single-sided (bevelled), often simply referred to as a “sushi knife.” These slicers may not be as versatile as its double-sided cousin, Sujihiki, but when it comes to pure slicing tasks of boneless protein (and not just fish), a well-sharpened Yanagiba is unmatched in performance. It is a great addition for any cooks working with sashimi and other delicate, raw seafoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Yanagiba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 300mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ebony \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 454mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 290mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 304mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 36mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 4.2mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 144mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 265g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right Handed \u003cbr\u003eCome with Saya \u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Manzo 万造\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":39614315921502,"sku":"AAA-050B2-04-IA300","price":540.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blonde","offer_id":39614315954270,"sku":"AAA-050B2-04-IA301","price":540.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/HitohiraKikuchiyoManzoBlue_2Yanagiba300mmEbonyHandle_Saya_Blonde__Right.jpg?v=1675719018"},{"product_id":"dca-012-da165","title":"Daitoku Blue #2 Nakiri 165mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDaitoku knives are one of the most unique blades even for us. The almost-indigo coloured rustic kurouchi finish along with the hand-carved walnut handles with brass bolster make for such an incredible aesthetics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNot only are they beautiful, the hand-forged, hand-sharpened carbon steel blades retain their sharpness for a long time without being difficult to sharpen using whetstones (we recommend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/imanishi-arashiyama-whetstone-1000?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0e12fb729\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"IMANISHI ARASHIYAMA WHETSTONE #1000\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/imanishi-arashiyama-whetstone-1000?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0e12fb729\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ethe Imanishi Arashiyama  #1000\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe do, however, caution the users to keep these blades dry as often as possible to prevent possible rusting. As for all carbon steel knives, a beautiful patina will form overtime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNakiri is a versatile vegetable knife that excels in processing large amounts of vegetables and the rectangular shape is also very useful to pick up all the chopped bits! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Daitoku 大徳 \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tomonori Akahata 赤畠 大徳 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Mie\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Nakiri \u003cbr\u003eSize: 165mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Walnut \u0026amp; Brass Ferrule \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 310mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 168mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 178mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 53mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 2.7mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 130mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 186g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daitoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32049466736734,"sku":"DCA-012-DA165","price":360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220408_114437.jpg?v=1649437530"},{"product_id":"aaa-510-05-na150eb","title":"Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 Deba 150mm Ebony Handle (Saya)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA renowned smith from Sakai-city, Kikuchiyo (a pseudonym) apprenticed for over two decades before taking over the master’s forge upon his retirement a few years ago. One of the most impressive traits of his working style is that he is not only fast in production but he is also one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai that can forge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e blades, a technique of forging that yields knives with beautiful Hamon lines and exquisite hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManzo is the pseudonym for a sharpener hailing from Sakai, a city known for its prestigious sharpeners of single bevel knives. He was trained under the sole sharpener for a legendary bladesmith who produced some of the rarest and most illustrious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eblades. Manzo’s consistent ura sharpening embodies the hallmark of what constitutes a great single bevel knife. His blades feel more heavy on the balance than, say, our Togashi Tachi line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis blade is ideal for any cooks looking for a high performing single-bevel Deba with a long-lasting edge that has an easy bevel to flatten. Manzo’s sharpening translates to ease of sharpening on the ura side for the customer, resulting in very little effort to maintain on sharpening stones. It is important to note that the thin uraoshi line demands patience and care when grinding to maintain an even width throughout the ura, a testament to Manzo’s skill.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThose with experience in sharpening single-bevel knives who are looking to hone their fine-grit sharpening skills will find the Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 to be a rewarding undertaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Deba is a traditional Japanese fish filleting\/butchery knife that is single-sided\/bevelled. Despite its Santoku-like profile, it does not perform well on dense produce; however, it excels in deboning various fish, thanks to its weight and bevel shape. The technique of using a deba is quite different from using a flexible filleting knife (Western style fish deboning), but in practiced hands, both styles can yield very good results. We recommend a deba for any cook looking to get better at filleting fish and sharpening a single bevel knife in Japanese fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile: Deba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 150mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Type: High Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Blue #2 Carbo steel, Soft iron clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Ebony \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome with Saya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length: 290mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge Length: 152mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 164mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height: 48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 120mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 265g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Orientation: Right-Handed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpener: Manzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":39750212157534,"sku":"AAA-050B2-04-NA150","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blonde","offer_id":39750212190302,"sku":"AAA-050B2-04-NA151","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/HitohiraKikuchiyoManzoBlue_2Deba150mmEbonyHandle_Saya_Blonde__Right.jpg?v=1675954353"},{"product_id":"aaa-050b2-04-ia270","title":"Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 Yanagiba 270mm Ebony Handle (Saya)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA renowned smith from Sakai-city, Kikuchiyo (a pseudonym) apprenticed for over two decades before taking over the master’s forge upon his retirement a few years ago. One of the most impressive traits of his working style is that he is not only fast in production but he is also one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai that can forge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblades, a technique of forging that yields knives with beautiful Hamon lines and exquisite hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManzo is the pseudonym for a sharpener hailing from Sakai, a city known for its prestigious sharpeners of single bevel knives. He was trained under the sole sharpener for a legendary bladesmith who produced some of the rarest and most illustrious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eblades. Manzo’s consistent ura sharpening embodies the hallmark of what constitutes a great single bevel knife. His blades feel more heavy on the balance than, say, our Togashi Tachi line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis blade is ideal for any cooks looking for a high performing single-bevel Yanagiba with a long-lasting edge that has an easy bevel to flatten. Manzo’s sharpening translates to ease of sharpening on the ura side for the customer, resulting in very little effort to maintain on sharpening stones. It is important to note that the thin uraoshi line demands patience and care when grinding to maintain an even width throughout the ura, a testament to Manzo’s skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThose with experience in sharpening single-bevel knives who are looking to hone their fine-grit sharpening skills will find the Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 to be a rewarding undertaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese fish slicing blade that is single-sided (bevelled), often simply referred to as a “sushi knife.” These slicers may not be as versatile as its double-sided cousin, Sujihiki, but when it comes to pure slicing tasks of boneless protein (and not just fish), a well-sharpened Yanagiba is unmatched in performance. It is a great addition for any cooks working with sashimi and other delicate, raw seafoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Yanagiba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 270mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ebony \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 420mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 260mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 274mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 34mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 4.2mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 142mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 231g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right Handed \u003cbr\u003eCome with Saya \u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Manzo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32186509295710,"sku":"AAA-050B2-04-IA270","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20210709_153356.jpg?v=1625859483"},{"product_id":"tadafusa-nashiji-blue-2-hiraki-165mm-maple-handle","title":"Tadafusa Nashiji Blue #2 Hiraki 165mm Maple Handle (Sheath)","description":"\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jr8SJsS7RVc\" height=\"315\" width=\"460\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tadafusa Nashiji line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, thanks to the stainless cladding that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etry out this amazing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-carbon steel! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hiraki from Tadafusa is a great utility blade with versatile functions. It can be used for any task that you would normally use a utility blade PLUS you can do light butchery, as well. We find this length can be a great length for professionals during service in a tight kitchen, too. We highly recommend this unique blade for any cook looking for a versatile blade with a sturdy feel and food separation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*A bonus saya is included with the blade at no extra cost while supplies last!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Tadafusa 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tadafusa Blacksmith 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sanjo-Niigata\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Hiraki \u003cbr\u003eSize: 165mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Maple \u0026amp; Pakka Ferrule Right Handed D-Shape \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 309mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 166mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 181mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 36mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 127mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 129g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"With Saya","offer_id":32377256968286,"sku":"BGA-AE202004-HR165","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/P1100682_DxO.jpg?v=1601822280"},{"product_id":"tadafusa-nashiji-blue-2-maple-105mm-walnut-handle","title":"Tadafusa Nashiji Blue #2 Ajikiri 105mm Maple Handle (Sheath)","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"480\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pQWZo8xC8uM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tadafusa Nashiji line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ajikiri is a fun little knife that has a paring knife's length but much more height, giving you the ability to more cutting board work. This little knife is great for small fruits or veggies, and super versatile and different from your regular paring knife! It was originally used to cut small fish called 'horse mackerel (Aji in Japanese)', and made in a single-bevel design, but this one from Tadafusa is double-side. We recommend these blades to anyone looking for a versatile and short blade that will keep an edge for a long time and take on a beautiful patina along the edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*A bonus saya is included with the blade at no extra cost while supplies last!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Tadafusa 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tadafusa Blacksmith 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sanjo-Niigata\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Ajikiri \u003cbr\u003eSize: 105mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Maple \u0026amp; Pakka Ferrule Right Handed D-Shape \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 229mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 105mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 119mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 36mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 109mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 74g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"With Saya","offer_id":32377254510686,"sku":"BGA-AE202003-NC105","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20210525_143005.jpg?v=1621968448"},{"product_id":"tadafusa-nashiji-blue-2-petty-125mm-walnut-handle","title":"Tadafusa Nashiji Blue #2 Petty 125mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tadafusa Nashiji line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, thanks to the stainless cladding that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etry out this amazing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-carbon steel! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA petty (utility) knife probably gets used most often after your all-purpose knives. It can be used to cut small fruits, vegetables, and even some smaller cuts of meats (any many many more things, like cutting through plastic wrapping from a grocery trip!) 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He was trained under the sole sharpener for a legendary bladesmith who produced some of the rarest and most illustrious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eblades. Manzo’s consistent ura sharpening embodies the hallmark of what constitutes a great single bevel knife. His blades feel more heavy on the balance than, say, our Togashi Tachi line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis blade is ideal for any cooks looking for a high performing single-bevel Yanagiba with a long-lasting edge that has an easy bevel to flatten. Manzo’s sharpening translates to ease of sharpening on the ura side for the customer, resulting in very little effort to maintain on sharpening stones. 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We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slicer ('Sujiihki' in Japanese) is a valuable tool for skinning, trimming and\/or portioning protein items (fillet of salmon or turkey breast). Depending on the length, professionals use it as a utility blade or use it during service on the line. For home cooks, a slicer is a great blade for those special times of the year where you want to get even slices without striations on your turkey breasts and other roasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand: Ohishi 大石\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlacksmith: Tadafusa Blacksmith 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sanjo-Niigata\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Kiritsuke Sujihiki \u003cbr\u003eSize: 240mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Maple \u0026amp; Pakka Ferrule Right Handed D-Shape \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 400mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 240mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 257mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 34.4mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 4.75mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 140mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 144g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39546640269406,"sku":"BGA-AE252-GA240","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20211029_104943.jpg?v=1635616368"},{"product_id":"aaa-617b2ny-02-ca170","title":"Hitohira TD Blue #2 Stainless Clad Nashiji Yo Santoku 170mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe TD Blue #2 line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, thanks to the stainless cladding that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprotects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etry out this amazing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehigh-carbon steel!  (one must keep clean and dry the whole blade often to prevent it from rusting, and a benign discolouration\/patina will form regardless). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSantoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. 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The Kumokage Blue #2’s are not stainless and need to be kept dry to avoid corrosion over time. On the upside, they are very easy to sharpen and take a very keen edge. Hatsukokoro knives are known for a beautiful grind and polish, as well as generous heel height to prevent knuckles from contacting the board when cutting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnives from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline are constructed from Blue #2 carbon steel and clad in soft iron, giving them excellent edge retention and performance while remaining fairly easy to sharpen. The thickness in the spine gives these a sturdy, weighted feel in the hand while the convex grind minimizes food stiction. These are excellent choices for first time carbon steel knife users thanks to their affordable price and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;A petty (utility) knife probably gets used most often after your all-purpose knives. It can be used to cut small fruits, vegetables, and even some smaller cuts of meats (and many many more things, like cutting through plastic wrapping from a grocery trip!) If you have one, for a quick meal for two, you may just get it done without a chef's knife.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eA petty (utility) knife probably gets used most often after your all-purpose knives. It can be used to cut small fruits, vegetables, and even some smaller cuts of meats (and many many more things, like cutting through plastic wrapping from a grocery trip!) 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These are excellent choices for first time carbon steel knife users thanks to their affordable price and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":2173750},\"15\":\"Roboto, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"A Bunka is a Santoku (an all-purpose knife) with a kiritsuke-tip. The accentuated tip is great for delicate work, whilst sharing the same versatility as the Santoku. It is a great knife as an addition to an existing all-purpose blade or as a first all-purpose knife for any cook.\"}'\u003eA Bunka is a Santoku (an all-purpose knife) with a kiritsuke-tip. The accentuated tip is great for delicate work, whilst sharing the same versatility as the Santoku. 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The Kumokage Blue #2’s are not stainless and need to be kept dry to avoid corrosion over time. On the upside, they are very easy to sharpen and take a very keen edge. Hatsukokoro knives are known for a beautiful grind and polish, as well as generous heel height to prevent knuckles from contacting the board when cutting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnives from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline are constructed from Blue #2 carbon steel and clad in soft iron, giving them excellent edge retention and performance while remaining fairly easy to sharpen. The thickness in the spine gives these a sturdy, weighted feel in the hand while the convex grind minimizes food stiction. These are excellent choices for first time carbon steel knife users thanks to their affordable price and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eSantoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducing Area: Tosa-Kochi\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Santoku \u003cbr\u003eSize: 180mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Teak \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 325mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 183mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 197mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 47.3mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 36mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 128mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 162g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 190px; top: 356.424px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39582495244382,"sku":"HKKA-AE185-CA180","price":235.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/files\/MTXX-MH20240406_154510969.jpg?v=1712433376"},{"product_id":"hkka-ae185-fa210","title":"Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kumokage Gyuto 210mm Teak Handle","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHatsukokoro’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e line translates to “cloud shadow.” Forged in Tosa, these knives are characterized by consistent and thin grinds, affordable prices, and profiles that work well for both rock chopping and push cutting. The Kumokage Blue #2’s are not stainless and need to be kept dry to avoid corrosion over time. On the upside, they are very easy to sharpen and take a very keen edge. Hatsukokoro knives are known for a beautiful grind and polish, as well as generous heel height to prevent knuckles from contacting the board when cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnives from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e line are constructed from Blue #2 carbon steel and clad in soft iron, giving them excellent edge retention and performance while remaining fairly easy to sharpen. The thickness in the spine gives these a sturdy, weighted feel in the hand while the convex grind minimizes food stiction. These are excellent choices for first time carbon steel knife users thanks to their affordable price and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eA chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducing Area: Tosa-Kochi\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Gyuto \u003cbr\u003eSize: 210mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Teak \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 358mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 212.5mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 225mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 49mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.8mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 132mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 189g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 174px; top: 421.898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39582495277150,"sku":"HKKA-AE185-FA210","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/files\/MTXX-MH20240406_154952479.jpg?v=1712433313"},{"product_id":"hkka-ae185-fa240","title":"Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kumokage Gyuto 240mm Teak Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHatsukokoro’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline translates to “cloud shadow.” Forged in Tosa, these knives are characterized by consistent and thin grinds, affordable prices, and profiles that work well for both rock chopping and push cutting. The Kumokage Blue #2’s are not stainless and need to be kept dry to avoid corrosion over time. On the upside, they are very easy to sharpen and take a very keen edge. Hatsukokoro knives are known for a beautiful grind and polish, as well as generous heel height to prevent knuckles from contacting the board when cutting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnives from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline are constructed from Blue #2 carbon steel and clad in soft iron, giving them excellent edge retention and performance while remaining fairly easy to sharpen. The thickness in the spine gives these a sturdy, weighted feel in the hand while the convex grind minimizes food stiction. These are excellent choices for first time carbon steel knife users thanks to their affordable price and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. 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One of the most impressive traits of his working style is that he is not only fast in production but he is also one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai that can forge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblades, a technique of forging that yields knives with beautiful Hamon lines and exquisite hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManzo is the pseudonym for a sharpener hailing from Sakai, a city known for its prestigious sharpeners of single bevel knives. He was trained under the sole sharpener for a legendary bladesmith who produced some of the rarest and most illustrious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eblades. Manzo’s consistent ura sharpening embodies the hallmark of what constitutes a great single bevel knife. His blades feel more heavy on the balance than, say, our Togashi Tachi line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis blade is ideal for any cooks looking for a high performing single-bevel Deba with a long-lasting edge that has an easy bevel to flatten. Manzo’s sharpening translates to ease of sharpening on the ura side for the customer, resulting in very little effort to maintain on sharpening stones. It is important to note that the thin uraoshi line demands patience and care when grinding to maintain an even width throughout the ura, a testament to Manzo’s skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThose with experience in sharpening single-bevel knives who are looking to hone their fine-grit sharpening skills will find the Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 to be a rewarding undertaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Deba is a traditional Japanese fish filleting\/butchery knife that is single-sided\/bevelled. Despite its Santoku-like profile, it does not perform well on dense produce; however, it excels in deboning various fish, thanks to its weight and bevel shape. The technique of using a deba is quite different from using a flexible filleting knife (Western style fish deboning), but in practiced hands, both styles can yield very good results. We recommend a deba for any cook looking to get better at filleting fish and sharpening a single bevel knife in Japanese fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Deba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 165mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ebony \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 315mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 170mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 184mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 53mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 7.8mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 130mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 350g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right-Handed \u003cbr\u003eCome with Saya \u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Manzo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39592873459806,"sku":"AAA-030B2-04-NA165","price":525.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220109_124235.jpg?v=1641751416"},{"product_id":"bga-ae252sj270-gb270","title":"Ohishi Nashiji Blue #2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 270mm Maple Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tadafusa Nashiji sujihiki is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slicer ('Sujiihki' in Japanese) is a valuable tool for skinning, trimming and\/or portioning protein items (fillet of salmon or turkey breast). Depending on the length, professionals use it as a utility blade or use it during service on the line. 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The president, Mr. Hokuto Aizawa, has traveled the world in his mid-20s and saw firsthand how Japanese kitchen knives are adored throughout the northern hemisphere and decided to make the products even more accessible. Now, Hitohira brings many new and old favourites back into our shelves with consistency, making our clients even happier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Hitohira all lines, there are abbreviations and pseudonyms to organize and identify the products. If you have any questions about the individual craftsman involved, send us an email, and we can do our best to clarify within our limits. We at Tosho are very excited to present this special line of Damascus knives from the FJ line, a series with an illustrious history of making highly functional blades with excellent consistency and quality fit and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gorobei line, hand-forged in Sakai City, has a solid price point for a carbon steel blade and is great for first time single-bevel knife owners. The Blue #2 steel version offers excellent performance and will hold an edge quite well over time. If you are looking for your first yanagiba or a project knife to hone your wide-bevel sharpening skills, we highly recommend the Gorobei single bevels. The grind and finish may not be as consistent as other more expensive lines, but is great for people looking for a budget-friendly carbon steel slicer with a long lasting edge. 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The president, Mr. Hokuto Aizawa, has traveled the world in his mid-20s and saw firsthand how Japanese kitchen knives are adored throughout the northern hemisphere and decided to make the products even more accessible. Now, Hitohira brings many new and old favourites back into our shelves with consistency, making our clients even happier. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives from the Gorobei line sport a beautiful kasumi finish and have a solid price point for hand-forged carbon steel blades. Gorobei the blacksmith works out of Sakai-city with his sharpener Rikichi, the latter of whom was the mentor for another well-respected Sakai sharpener. The Blue #2 steel version offers excellent performance and will hold an edge quite well over time. Thanks to their affordable price, Gorobei knives are great for those looking for their first carbon steel knife or a fun sharpening project to take on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eeba is a traditional Japanese fish fileting\/butchery knife that is single-sided\/beveled. Despite its Santoku-like profile, it does not perform well on dense produce; however, it excels in deboning various fish, thanks to its weight and bevel shape. The technique of using a deba is quite different from using a flexible fileting knife (Western style fish deboning), but in practiced hands, both styles can yield very good results. We recommend a deba for any cook looking to get better at fileting fish and sharpening a single bevel knife in Japanese fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Deba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 165mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Right-Handed D-Shape \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 310mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 168mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 183mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 92mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 7.1mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 127mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 271g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right-Handed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39641256722526,"sku":"AAA-152B2-05-NA165","price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220310_125517.jpg?v=1646943484"},{"product_id":"bga-ae2522022tk28-nc105","title":"Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Ajikiri 105mm Maple Handle (TK28)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Sharpener's notes: Kasumi finished the wide bevels. Microbevel edge touchup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tadafusa Nashiji line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis Ajikiri is a fun little knife that has a paring knife's length but much more height, giving you the ability to more cutting board work. This little knife is great for small fruits or veggies, and super versatile and different from your regular paring knife! It was originally used to cut small fish called 'horse mackerel (Aji in Japanese)', and made in a single-bevel design, but this one from Tadafusa is double-side. We recommend these blades to anyone looking for a versatile and short blade that will keep an edge for a long time and take on a beautiful patina along the edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Tadafusa 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tadafusa Blacksmith 忠房 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sanjo-Niigata\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Ajikiri \u003cbr\u003eSize: 105mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Maple \u0026amp; Pakka Ferrule Right Handed D-Shape \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 226mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 103mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 117mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 34.3mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.1mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 109.5mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 76g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous \u003cbr\u003eCome with Saya\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39650224210014,"sku":"BGA-AE2522022TK28-NC105","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220311_115135.jpg?v=1647104706"},{"product_id":"aaa-030b2-05-ia270","title":"Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 Yanagiba 270mm Ho Wood Handle (Thinner\/ Saya)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA renowned smith from Sakai-city, Kikuchiyo (a pseudonym) apprenticed for over two decades before taking over the master’s forge upon his retirement a few years ago. One of the most impressive traits of his working style is that he is not only fast in production but he is also one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai that can forge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e blades, a technique of forging that yields knives with beautiful Hamon lines and exquisite hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManzo is the pseudonym for a sharpener hailing from Sakai, a city known for its prestigious sharpeners of single bevel knives. He was trained under the sole sharpener for a legendary bladesmith who produced some of the rarest and most illustrious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonyaki \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eblades. Manzo’s consistent ura sharpening embodies the hallmark of what constitutes a great single bevel knife. His blades feel more heavy on the balance than, say, our Togashi Tachi line. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis blade is ideal for any cooks looking for a high performing single-bevel Yanagiba with a long-lasting edge that has an easy bevel to flatten. Manzo’s sharpening translates to ease of sharpening on the ura side for the customer, resulting in very little effort to maintain on sharpening stones. It is important to note that the thin uraoshi line demands patience and care when grinding to maintain an even width throughout the ura, a testament to Manzo’s skill.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThose with experience in sharpening single-bevel knives who are looking to hone their fine-grit sharpening skills will find the Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 to be a rewarding undertaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Yanagiba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 270mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 415mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 260mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 275mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 35mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.6mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 140mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 175g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right-Handed \u003cbr\u003eCome with Saya \u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Manzo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39652057710686,"sku":"AAA-030B2-05-IA270","price":370.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220402_165919.jpg?v=1648934982"},{"product_id":"hkka-ae185-da165","title":"Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kumokage Nakiri 165mm Teak Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHatsukokoro’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e line translates to “cloud shadow.” Forged in Tosa, these knives are characterized by consistent and thin grinds, affordable prices, and profiles that work well for both rock chopping and push cutting. The Kumokage Blue #2’s are not stainless and need to be kept dry to avoid corrosion over time. On the upside, they are very easy to sharpen and take a very keen edge. Hatsukokoro knives are known for a beautiful grind and polish, as well as generous heel height to prevent knuckles from contacting the board when cutting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e line are constructed from Blue #2 carbon steel and clad in soft iron, giving them excellent edge retention and performance while remaining fairly easy to sharpen. The thickness in the spine gives these a sturdy, weighted feel in the hand while the convex grind minimizes food stiction. These are excellent choices for first time carbon steel knife users thanks to their affordable price and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNakiri is a versatile blade that excels in processing large amounts of vegetables and the rectangular shape is also very useful to pick up all the chopped bits!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Tosa-Kochi\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Nakiri \u003cbr\u003eSize: 165mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Teak \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 316mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 167mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 190mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 50.5mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.3mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 128mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 195g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39658326818910,"sku":"HKKA-AE185-DA165","price":235.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/files\/MTXX-MH20240406_154241157.jpg?v=1712433480"},{"product_id":"dca-010-da120","title":"Daitoku Blue #2 Nakiri 120mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDaitoku knives are one of the most unique blades even for us. The almost-indigo coloured rustic kurouchi finish along with the hand-carved walnut handles with brass bolster make for such an incredible aesthetics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNot only are they beautiful, the hand-forged, hand-sharpened carbon steel blades retain their sharpness for a long time without being difficult to sharpen using whetstones (we recommend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/imanishi-arashiyama-whetstone-1000?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0e12fb729\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"IMANISHI ARASHIYAMA WHETSTONE #1000\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/imanishi-arashiyama-whetstone-1000?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0e12fb729\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ethe Imanishi Arashiyama  #1000\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe do, however, caution the users to keep these blades dry as often as possible to prevent possible rusting. As for all carbon steel knives, a beautiful patina will form overtime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNakiri is a versatile vegetable knife that excels in processing large amounts of vegetables and the rectangular shape is also very useful to pick up all the chopped bits! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Daitoku 大徳 \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tomonori Akahata 赤畠 大徳 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Mie\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Nakiri \u003cbr\u003eSize: 120mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Walnut \u0026amp; Brass Ferrule Original \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 244mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 112mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 134mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 48mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.3mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 110mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 68g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daitoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39669009350750,"sku":"DCA-010-DA120","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220408_114151.jpg?v=1649437355"},{"product_id":"dca-010-ca165","title":"Daitoku Blue #2 Santoku 165mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDaitoku knives are one of the most unique blades even for us. The almost-indigo coloured rustic kurouchi finish along with the hand-carved walnut handles with brass bolster make for such an incredible aesthetics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNot only are they beautiful, the hand-forged, hand-sharpened carbon steel blades retain their sharpness for a long time without being difficult to sharpen using whetstones (we recommend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"IMANISHI ARASHIYAMA WHETSTONE #1000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/imanishi-arashiyama-whetstone-1000?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0e12fb729\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/imanishi-arashiyama-whetstone-1000?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0e12fb729\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Imanishi Arashiyama  #1000\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe do, however, caution the users to keep these blades dry as often as possible to prevent possible rusting. As for all carbon steel knives, a beautiful patina will form overtime.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSantoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Daitoku 大徳 \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tomonori Akahata 赤畠 大徳 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Mie\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Santoku \u003cbr\u003eSize: 165mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Walnut \u0026amp; Brass Ferrule Original \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 292mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 164mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 174mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 46mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.9mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 116mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 116g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daitoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39669009416286,"sku":"DCA-010-CA165","price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220408_115356.jpg?v=1649437500"},{"product_id":"aaa-152b2-05-na150","title":"Hitohira Gorobei Blue #2 Deba 150mm Ho Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHitohira is our brand new supplier that has been absolutely killing it. The president, Mr. Hokuto Aizawa, has traveled the world in his mid-20s and saw firsthand how Japanese kitchen knives are adored throughout the northern hemisphere and decided to make the products even more accessible. Now, Hitohira brings many new and old favourites back into our shelves with consistency, making our clients even happier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives from the Gorobei line sport a beautiful kasumi finish and have a solid price point for hand-forged carbon steel blades. Gorobei the blacksmith works out of Sakai-city with his sharpener Rikichi, the latter of whom was the mentor for another well-respected Sakai sharpener. The Blue #2 steel version offers excellent performance and will hold an edge quite well over time. Thanks to their affordable price, Gorobei knives are great for those looking for their first carbon steel knife or a fun sharpening project to take on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eeba is a traditional Japanese fish fileting\/butchery knife that is single-sided\/beveled. Despite its Santoku-like profile, it does not perform well on dense produce; however, it excels in deboning various fish, thanks to its weight and bevel shape. The technique of using a deba is quite different from using a flexible fileting knife (Western style fish deboning), but in practiced hands, both styles can yield very good results. We recommend a deba for any cook looking to get better at fileting fish and sharpening a single bevel knife in Japanese fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Deba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 150mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Right-Handed D-Shape \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 289mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 154mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 167mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 51mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 7.2mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 121mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 250g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right-Handed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39672250728542,"sku":"AAA-152B2-05-NA150","price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220423_104551.jpg?v=1650730626"},{"product_id":"aaa-617b2ny-02-fa210","title":"Hitohira TD Blue #2 Stainless Clad Nashiji Yo Gyuto 210mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHitohira is our brand new supplier that has been absolutely killing it. The president, Mr. Hokuto Aizawa, has traveled the world in his mid-20s and saw firsthand how Japanese kitchen knives are adored throughout the northern hemisphere and decided to make the products even more accessible. Now, Hitohira brings many new and old favourites back into our shelves with consistency, making our clients even happier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor Hitohira all lines, there are abbreviations and pseudonyms to organize and identify the products. If you have any questions about the individual craftsman involved, send us an email, and we can do our best to clarify within our limits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe TD Blue #2 line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel!  (one must keep clean and dry the whole blade often to prevent it from rusting, and a benign discolouration\/patina will form regardless). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sanjo-Niigata\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Gyuto \u003cbr\u003eSize: 210mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Walnut Western \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 350mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 210mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 216mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 47mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.9mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 135mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 186g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39674566049886,"sku":"AAA-617B2NY-02-FA210","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/HitohiraTDBlue_2StainlessCladNashijiYoGyuto210mmWalnutHandle_Right.jpg?v=1675452816"},{"product_id":"aaa-510-05-na195","title":"Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo Blue #2 Deba 195mm Ho Wood Handle (Saya)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA renowned smith from Sakai-city, Kikuchiyo (a pseudonym) apprenticed for over two decades before taking over the master’s forge upon his retirement a few years ago. One of the most impressive traits of his working style is that he is not only fast in production but he is also one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai that can forge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blades, a technique of forging that yields knives with beautiful Hamon lines and exquisite hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManzo is the pseudonym for a sharpener hailing from Sakai, a city known for its prestigious sharpeners of single bevel knives. He was trained under the sole sharpener for a legendary bladesmith who produced some of the rarest and most illustrious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonyaki \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblades. Manzo’s consistent ura sharpening embodies the hallmark of what constitutes a great single bevel knife. 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We recommend a deba for any cook looking to get better at fileting fish and sharpening a single bevel knife in Japanese fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Deba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 195mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 355mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 200mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 215mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 58mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 8.1mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 139mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 423g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right-Handed \u003cbr\u003eCome with Saya \u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Manzo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39692843712606,"sku":"AAA-510-05-NA195","price":425.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220518_123503.jpg?v=1652895139"},{"product_id":"hkka-ae158-kdb165","title":"Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Shirasagi Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Deba 165mm Wenge Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHatsukokoro’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShirasagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e line translates to “egret” (a white, heron-like bird) and is forged by Tamura Toru. The sharpener for this line is Myojin Tateo, father of famous sharpener Myojin Naohito who is known for his work on knives such as the Fujiyama series from Konosuke. Hatsukokoro knives are known for a beautiful grind and polish, as well as generous heel height to prevent knuckles from contacting the board when cutting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSporting a rustic hammered finish on the hira (flat), knives from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShirasagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Blue #2 line boast great edge retention and performance while remaining very easy to sharpen. Like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e line, the generous thickness in the spines of these blades and high degree of convexity lends its users a sturdy, weighted feel in the hand and excellent durability overall. Because of the ample amount of steel used in the construction, these are a great choice for wide bevel sharpening beginners. Finally, the urasuki is expertly ground for ease of sharpening, and is very nice for its price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: the out of box edge is non-existent. We recommend sharpening the cutting edge before putting it through its paces. 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We recommend a deba for any cook looking to get better at filleting fish and sharpening a single bevel knife in Japanese fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tamura Toru \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Tosa-Kochi\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Kiritsuke Deba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 165mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Wenge \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 318mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 171mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 185mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 51mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 7.6mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 133mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 330g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right Handed \u003cbr\u003eHardness: 61-62HRC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39728270966878,"sku":"HKKA-AE158-KDB165","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20220630_134431.jpg?v=1656616940"},{"product_id":"aaa-615b2kt-02-ba150","title":"Hitohira TD Blue #2 Stainless Clad Kurouchi Petty 150mm Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHitohira is our brand new supplier that has been absolutely killing it. The president, Mr. Hokuto Aizawa, has traveled the world in his mid-20s and saw firsthand how Japanese kitchen knives are adored throughout the northern hemisphere and decided to make the products even more accessible. Now, Hitohira brings many new and old favourites back into our shelves with consistency, making our clients even happier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor Hitohira all lines, there are abbreviations and pseudonyms to organize and identify the products. 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