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This makes the blade look even more ‘\u003cem\u003eedgy’\u003c\/em\u003e, and this curved portion is 100% sharpen-able and usable (not always the case for many Sakimaru blades).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe must admit, we were uncertain about procuring this blade at first, because it is quite outside of the realm of Tosho’s usual taste in product curation. Now? We are certain that Nigara hamono’s work deserves a space in our line up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Sakimaru is simliar to a Takobiki, however the main difference is the tip shape (\"Kissaki\", meaning tip and \"maru\" meaning curved). 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It is a great addition for any cooks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elooking to prepare traditional Japanese style dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Nigara Hamono \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Nigara Hamono 二唐刃物鍛造所 \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Sakimaru \u003cbr\u003eSize: 300mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ebony with Silver Spacer \u0026amp; Double Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 464mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 295mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 313mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 39mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 5.1mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 151mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 289g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right Handed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39581128163422,"sku":"NGHA-AE181-JB300","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4111\/products\/20211218_102840.jpg?v=1639844275"},{"product_id":"ngha-ch259-kpt150","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Tsuchime Kiritsuke Petty 150mm Resin Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrently on their 8th generation of blademakers, Nigara Hamono’s storied lineage originated in sword-making during the Edo period. 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VG XEOS contains reduced carbon and cobalt, while chromium, vanadium, and molybdenum levels are increased.  Furthermore, nickel and tungsten have been incorporated.  These compositional changes result in a finer microstructure improving edge retention and overall blade durability. VG XEOS knives maintain sharpness for extended periods and requiring less maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,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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