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Consequently, many knife enthusiasts rate Aogami Super as one of the very best High Carbon Steels in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC 1.40-1.50 % | Cr 0.3-0.5 % | W 2.0-2.5 % | Mo 0.30-0.50 % | V 0.5 %\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-ts-10as-akabi-black-forged-aogami-super-kurouchi-blade","title":"Takeshi Saji TS-10AS Akabi (赤備) Black Forged Aogami Super Kurouchi Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchizen Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji is the leading knife maker in Takefu city, another historical knife city in Japan. Creating unique Hunting Knives with ingenious ideas and traditional technology in overwhelming power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new Black Forged Aogami Super (Blue Super steel) blade version of Master Takeshi Saji's popular TS-10 \"Akabi\" model. Aogami Super is a super hybrid carbon steel from Hitachi Yasugi Works, that contains 1.50 high carbon, 2.50 Tungsten, 0.50 Molybdenum and 0.50 Vanadium for durability + 0.50 Chromium for corrosion resistance. Master Saji's black forged Kurouchi blade makes powerful appearance and uniquness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-1\/4\" Aogami Super core black forge layered San Mai V-Grind Clip point blade, 4-1\/4\" Vivid Winne Color Wood handle wrapped with Stingray-skin, Hidden tang with Iron metal bolster, Comes with matching color Wooden sheath with Leater belt strap.\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAogami Super blade in 4.6mm thick, 135mm blade, 241mm overall, Weight 185g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takeshi Saji TS-10AS Akabi | Aogami Super Black Forged Blade\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: White Black Forged Aogami Super San Mai\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62 to 63\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material:\u003cspan\u003e  Vivid Wine Colored Shark-skin wrapped Wooden handle with black metal hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWooden Sheath: Included.\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 241mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 135mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.6mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 185g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34756959928365,"sku":"TS-10AS","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takeshi-saji-ts-10as-akabi-black-forged-aogami-super-kurouchi-blade-17271474520109.jpg?v=1599611125"},{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-ts-25as-kageboshi-aogami-super-kurouchi-san-mai-blade","title":"Takeshi Saji TS-25AS KAGEBOSHI \"KATANA\" | Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchizen Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji is the leading knife maker in Takefu city, another historical knife city in Japan. Creating unique Hunting Knives with ingenious ideas and traditional technology in overwhelming power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Black Forged Aogami Super (Blue Super steel) blade version of Master Takeshi Saji's popular, Japanese Traditional Katana Motif, TS-25 \"Kageboshi\" model. Aogami Super is a super hybrid carbon steel from Hitachi Yasugi Works, that contains 1.50 high carbon, 2.50 Tungsten, 0.50 Molybdenum and 0.50 Vanadium for durability + 0.50 Chromium for corrosion resistance. Master Saji's black forged Kurouchi blade is powerful and unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\" Aogami Super core black forge layered San Mai V-Grind Semi-Dropp point blade, 5\" Katana-like Wooden handle wrapped with Stingray-skin and Black strap Tsuka-maki Hidden tang with Black Iron metal bolster and Butt cap, Comes with Black Wooden sheath with strap, Extra black tussell strap and Nishijin cloth pouch.\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAogami Super blade in 5.9mm thick, 154mm blade, 281mm overall, Weight 245g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takeshi Saji TS-25AS KAGEBOSHI | Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62 to 63\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material:\u003cspan\u003e Wooden handle wrapped with Stingray-skin and Black strap Tsuka-maki Hidden tang with Black Iron metal bolster and Butt cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWooden Sheath and Nishijin Pouch: Included.\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 281mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 154mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 5.9mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 245g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34757154734125,"sku":"TS-25AS","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takeshi-saji-ts-25as-kageboshi-aogami-super-kurouchi-san-mai-blade-17271609196589.jpg?v=1603232671"},{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-ts-45as-kurobi-aogami-super-black-forged-kurouchi-blade","title":"Takeshi Saji TS-45AS Kurobi (黒備)  | Aogami Super Black Forged Kurouchi Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchizen Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji is the leading knife maker in Takefu city, another historical knife city in Japan. Creating unique Hunting Knives with ingenious ideas and traditional technology in overwhelming power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Black Forged Aogami Super (Blue Super steel) blade version of Master Takeshi Saji's popular TS-45 \"Kurobi\" model. Aogami Super is a super hybrid carbon steel from Hitachi Yasugi Works, that contains 1.50 high carbon, 2.50 Tungsten, 0.50 Molybdenum and 0.50 Vanadium for durability + 0.50 Chromium for corrosion resistance. Master Saji's black forged Kurouchi makes powerful and unique appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-1\/4\" Aogami Super core black forge layered San Mai V-Grind Clip point blade, 4-1\/4\" Black Wood handle wrapped with Stingray-skin, Hidden tang with Iron metal bolster, Comes with matching color Wooden sheath with Leater belt strap.\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAogami Super blade in 4.6mm thick, 135mm blade, 241mm overall, Weight 185g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takeshi Saji TS-45AS Kurobi | Aogami Super Black Forged San Mai\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Kurouchi Aogami Super San Mai\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62 to 64\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material:\u003cspan\u003e  Black Shark-skin wrapped Wooden handle with black metal hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWooden Sheath: Included.\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 241mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 135mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.6mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 185g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34757365039149,"sku":"TS-45AS","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takeshi-saji-ts-45as-kurobi-aogami-super-black-forged-kurouchi-blade-28477745954861.jpg?v=1627980455"},{"product_id":"ittoryu-im-120-higonokami-folding-knife","title":"Ittoryu IM-120 Traditional Higonokami Folding Knife　肥後守、日立青紙本割込、槌目","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Traditional Higonokami Folder is still being produced by Blacksmith in the historical forging city, Miki in Hyogo-prefecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIM-120  \"Ittoryu 一刀流\" Higonokami Folding Knife has an unique Tsuchime Hammered texture on the blade and handle, High carbon steel Hitachi Aogami (Blue steel) San Mai clad blade has a Hamon-like wave pattern with traditional Kissaki sharp tip and Chigiri one hand opening lever on end, One-piece bended soft iron handle. Slip-joint. We can feel the old-fashioned forge-smith's  craftsmanship spirits from the overall appearance, that is truly Japanese traditional knife. Comes with Japanese traditional Kiri-wood gift box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 4 sizes of your choice (7\/27\/2023 Up! Added IM-120SS Mini size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIM-120L  Large  4\" (100mm) blade in 3.6mm thick, 8-1\/2\" (220mm) overall in open, weight 130g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIM-120M  Medium  3\" (75mm) blade in 3.8mm thick, 6-1\/2\" (170mm) overall in open, weight 90g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIM-120S  Small  2-1\/2\" (65mm) bade in 3.7mm thick, 6\" (150mm) overall in open, weight 70g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIM-120SS  Mini 1-5\/8\" (43mm) blade in 4.0mm thick, 4\" (104mm) overall in open, weight 50g (This mini size in black cardboard box)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* The last photo shows IM-120S Small and IM-120SS Mini for size comparison \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Ittoryu IM-120 \u003cspan\u003eHigonokami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: High Carbon Steel Hitachi Aogami San Mai Clad\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Hammered Texture Soft Iron Handle\u003cbr\u003eKiri-wood Gift Box : Included \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Others","offers":[{"title":"IM-120L  Large (Top)","offer_id":41328826482733,"sku":"IM-120L","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"IM-120M  Medium (Middle)","offer_id":41328826515501,"sku":"IM-120M","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"IM-120S  Small (Bottom)","offer_id":41328826548269,"sku":"IM-120S","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"IM-120SS  Mini","offer_id":45382738182422,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/ittoryu-im-120-traditional-higonokami-folding-knife-31307064082477.jpg?v=1667808269"},{"product_id":"kazuo-nomura-nk-05-aogami-super-damascus-small-bunka","title":"Kazuo Nomura NK-05 Aogami Super Damascus Small Bunka 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe famous Echizen Forge Smith \u003cspan\u003eTakeshi Saji is one of the most experienced and famous forge smiths in Takefu (Now Echizen City), Fukui Prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e During his long career, he has made a great and lasting impact upon the next generation of young Echizen forge smiths and craftsmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eMaster Kazuo Nomura is son of Takeshi Saji who has been devoting his time and life for the traditional knife making and working with Takeshi Saji for over decades. Master Saji's best business partner for over decades. \u003cspan\u003e伝統工芸士 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDentoukougeishi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are “Traditional Master Craftsmen” that have been recognized and certified by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade \u0026amp; Industry”. This prestigious title was awarded to Forge-Master Kazuo Nomura of Takefu City, in the year 2020. Master Nomura is leader and President of reputable and famous traditional knife maker \"Saji-Uchihamono (Brand Takehi Saji)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eNK-05 Aogami Super Damascus Small Bunka 150mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eMaster Nomura has selected the Japan's premium carbon steel Hitachi Aogami Super to make his custom kitchen knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique taste Tsuchime Hammered Texture blades feature a core of Aogami Super high-carbon steel, \u003cspan\u003e Damascus laminate that is made with alternating layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAogami Super\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e steel and soft iron\u003c\/span\u003e Blade.  Master Nomura decided to partner the blade with a textured \u003cem\u003eUrushi\u003c\/em\u003e lacquered handle (Oval-shaped), which has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evermillion red\u003c\/span\u003e lacquered ferrule (String wrapped) and a Black Lacquered handle.  \u003cspan\u003eFor safekeeping, this knife comes with a matching Black (Lacquered) wooden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\"Sheath\") and a black pakkawood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pin. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bunka is a general-purpose kitchen knife that used to be just as popular as the Santoku, but has become less commonplace in recent years. With its tall blade, the Bunka knife is particularly suitable for cutting vegetables or fruit and the triangular tip area is particularly useful for detailed work and cutting fish or meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Nomura Kazuo NK-05 Aogami Super Damascus Small Bunka 150mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material:  Aogami Super Damascus \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 63 to 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Oval-shaped \u003cem\u003eUrushi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lacquered handle which has a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evermillion red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lacquered ferrule (String wrapped) and a Black Lacquered handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaya Included: Yes.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"223\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Bunka 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCutting edge length: 147mm (5.7\")\u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 288mm (11.3\")\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm (0.09\")\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width: 46mm (1.8\")\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 128mm (5.0\")\u003cbr\u003eTotal Weight: 105g (3.7oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/2665\/files\/KnifeDimension_C_large.jpg?v=1485574712\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Carbon steel blade kitchen knife that can get rust and discolor easily, and requires extra care and attention to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease do not put the knife in the dishwasher machine for cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease do not leave the knife in water or wet condition for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*After using, please hand wash the blade, bolster and handle thoroughly, and wipe it clean and dry with soft clothes. Please apply Tsubaki oil on the blade and keep it in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special cares in using and storing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike German made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to thin cutting edge for sharper cutting and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the edge from hitting hard materials to avoid chipping or cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods, any hard shell foods such as lobster and crab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend using Japanese whetstones to re-sharpen the knife, when it gets dull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672542957846,"sku":"NK-05","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/kazuo-nomura-nk-04-aogami-super-santoku-knife-42727720222998.jpg?v=1698130520"},{"product_id":"ittoryu-hg-50l-traditional-higonokami-folding-knife","title":"Ittoryu HG-50 Traditional Higonokami Folding Knife　肥後守、日立青紙本割込、槌目","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Traditional Higonokami Friction Folder is still being produced by Blacksmith in the historical forging city, Miki in Hyogo-prefecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHG-50  \"Ittoryu 一刀流\" New Higonokami Folding Knife with Etched Stainless steel handle. 3-3\/4\" High carbon steel Hitachi Aogami (Blue steel) San Mai clad blade has a Hamon-like pattern with traditional Kissaki sharp tip (HG-50H) or Ken-Gata Tanto style blade (HG-50K) and Chigiri one hand opening lever on end, Black Tsuchime forged top and Chigiri, One-piece bended Stainless steel handle with etched decoration, and brass pivot pin \u0026amp; copper spacer, lanyard hole on end. Slip-joint friction folder. You will feel the old-fashioned forge-smith's  craftsmanship spirits from the overall appearance, that is truly Japanese traditional knife. Comes with Japanese traditional Kiri-wood gift box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90mm blade in 3.8mm thick, 210mm overall in open, weight 70g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two blade shapes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHG-50H Traditional triangle Kissaki sharp tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHG-50K Traditional Ken-Gata Tanto style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Ittoryu HG-50 New \u003cspan\u003eHigonokami Friction Folder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: High Carbon Steel Hitachi Aogami San Mai Clad\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Etched Texture Stainless steel Handle\u003cbr\u003eKiri-wood Gift Box : Included \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Others","offers":[{"title":"HG-50H Traditional triangle Kissaki sharp tip blade","offer_id":46886871499030,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HG-50K Traditional Ken-gata Tanto style blade","offer_id":46886871531798,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/ittoryu-hg-50l-traditional-higonokami-folding-knife-42894030831894.jpg?v=1699946908"},{"product_id":"kazuo-nomura-nk-06-aogami-super-damascus-small-gyuto-utility-150mm","title":"Kazuo Nomura NK-06 Aogami Super Damascus Small Gyuto Utility 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif; color: #000000;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe famous Echizen Forge Smith \u003cspan\u003eTakeshi Saji is one of the most experienced and famous forge smiths in Takefu (Now Echizen City), Fukui Prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e During his long career, he has made a great and lasting impact upon the next generation of young Echizen forge smiths and craftsmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaster Kazuo Nomura is son of Takeshi Saji who has been devoting his time and life for the traditional knife making and working with Takeshi Saji for over decades. Master Saji's best business partner for over decades. \u003cspan\u003e伝統工芸士 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDentoukougeishi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are “Traditional Master Craftsmen” that have been recognized and certified by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade \u0026amp; Industry”. This prestigious title was awarded to Forge-Master Kazuo Nomura of Takefu City, in the year 2020. Master Nomura is leader and President of reputable and famous traditional knife maker \"Saji-Uchihamono (Brand Takehi Saji)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNK-06 Aogami Super Damascus Small Gyuto Utility 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaster Nomura has selected the Japan's premium carbon steel Hitachi Aogami Super to make his custom kitchen knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique taste Tsuchime Hammered Texture blades feature a core of Aogami Super high-carbon steel, \u003cspan\u003e Damascus laminate that is made with alternating layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAogami Super\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e steel and soft iron\u003c\/span\u003e Blade.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-contoured Red\u0026amp;Black Linen Micarta Handle provides a secure grip and extra durability. Unlike the machine-produced handles of regular Western-style knives,  when we grip the handles of Nomura's knife, we can feel the warmth of the craftsman’s vision for his entire handle making process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is  truly something special to own, hold and use. The custom handcrafted handle perfectly match his handcrafted, Traditional hammer forged blades, which have much more ‘soul”. Master Nomurai’s knife is also fitted with a polished stainless steel bolster for improved handle durability and blade balance. So, taken as a complete package, these knives are not only visually striking, they are also highly practical and easy to care for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. 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Please apply Tsubaki oil on the blade and keep it in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special cares in using and storing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike German made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to thin cutting edge for sharper cutting and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the edge from hitting hard materials to avoid chipping or cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods, any hard shell foods such as lobster and crab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend using Japanese whetstones to re-sharpen the knife, when it gets dull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618138231062,"sku":"NK-06","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/kazuo-nomura-nk-06-aogami-super-damascus-small-gyuto-utility-150mm-1198200035.jpg?v=1760697046"}],"url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/collections\/aogami-super-carbon-steel\/300-500.oembed","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}