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Two kinds of metal ore are used in combination in the making of this knife, and great attention is given to the hardening and oil-tempering stages of the forging process in order to achieve exceptional sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kujira Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10618062337,"sku":"TS524","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0552\/products\/resized_tosaKnife_Sperm-2.jpg?v=1535490727"},{"product_id":"copy-of-tosa-whale-knife-minke-whale-knife","title":"Minke Whale Knife","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtilizing more than seven hundred year-old Tosa knife-making techniques, each charming whale-shaped knife is crafted to perfection by Toru Yamashita in Kochi, Japan, an area known for its whale-watching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its delightful whale design, this is nevertheless a real knife. 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The Higonokami also has a V-shaped double-edged blade for superior functionality – both right-handed and left-handed people can easily use this knife.","brand":"Nagao Kanekoma Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10618083393,"sku":"TS640","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0552\/products\/resized_higonokamiAogami.jpg?v=1535490747"},{"product_id":"higonokami-knife-mame","title":"Higonokami Folding Knife, Mame","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA miniature version of the elegant and exquisite foldable Aogami knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a miniature version of the Higonokami, the smallest knife in its class. The tang (the part of the handle that is gripped to stabilize the blade) has a hole for easy stringing or for hanging on a keychain.","brand":"Nagao Kanekoma Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10618088833,"sku":"TS642","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0552\/products\/resized_higonokami.jpg?v=1535490755"},{"product_id":"nagao-kanekoma-knife-higonokami-folding-knife-aogami-large","title":"Higonokami Folding Knife - Aogami, Large","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince their inauguration in 1894, these folding knives have been casted and handcrafted in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The blade is laminated with Aogami blue, the highest grade of steel, resulting in an exceedingly sharp and durable knife. 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An experienced blacksmith embeds SK steel in soft iron to create a durable, handcrafted blade with long-lasting sharpness. The Higonokami also has a V-shaped double-edged blade for superior functionality – both right-handed and left-handed people can easily use this knife.","brand":"Nagao Kanekoma Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12505818497079,"sku":"TS373","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0552\/products\/higonokami_Silver_3.3_4-4.jpg?v=1535492654"},{"product_id":"nagao-kanekoma-knife-higonokami-folding-knife-aogami-black","title":"Higonokami Folding Knife - Aogami, Black","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA black handle and iron blade combine harmoniously in this elegant and exquisite knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis foldable Aogami (blue steel) knife by Kanekoma features a striking black handle. An experienced blacksmith embeds Aogami blue steel (the highest-grade steel) in soft iron to create a durable, handcrafted blade with long-lasting sharpness. The Higonokami also has a V-shaped double-edged blade for superior functionality – both right-handed and left-handed people can easily use this knife.","brand":"Nagao Kanekoma Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12505821151287,"sku":"TS872","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0552\/products\/higonokami_Black_3.3_4-3.jpg?v=1537552739"},{"product_id":"mujun-fuji-knife","title":"Fuji Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience a one of a kind handcrafted knife that has been designed to recreate the famous scenery of a snow-capped Mt. Fuji that symbolizes Japan. 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While the handle is made out of brass for its durability, aesthetic, and has a patina that appears over time with usage that has been designed to be a bottle opener.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mujun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39295362072631,"sku":"MJ-001","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0552\/products\/mujun_fuji_knife-3.jpg?v=1617987557"},{"product_id":"hokiyama-sakon-murakumo-nickel-damascus-petty-135-mm","title":"Sakon Murakumo, Nickel Damascus - Petty 135 MM","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoasting a VG10 core for superior sharpness and durability, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis utility knife \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis paired seamlessly with a Japanese octagonal wooden handle while showing the true beauty of nickel Damascus.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Petty knife from the Sakon Murakumo collection features a VG10 Stainless Steel core. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG10 is a highly sought, premium steel for Japanese cutlery due to its unparalleled sharpness, corrosion resistance, and durability.  This allows the knife to stay sharp for longer periods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e making it an ideal and practical choice for everyday home use to the demands of professional chefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe VG10 core is cladded with a unique 33-layer Nickel Damascus pattern. 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