{"product_id":"yoshikazu-tanaka-sakai-motokane-usuba-kitchen-knife-shirogami-steel-no-2-210mm","title":"\"YOSHIKAZU TANAKA\" Sakai Motokane Usuba Kitchen Knife, Shirogami steel no.2, 210mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\"YOSHIKAZU TANAKA\" Sakai Motokane Usuba Kitchen Knife, Shirogami steel no.2, 210mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★ \u003cstrong\u003eThree HONMAMON Stars (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamonjapam.com\/blogs\/news\/honmamon-stars\" title=\"What is HONMAMON Stars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan! (At that famous Sakai) \u003cbr\u003eHandmade by Sakai Craftsman!\u003cbr\u003eFor professional chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is JIZAKAI?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Jizakai” is a “proof of handmade craftsmanship.” There are only a few knife smiths in Sakai who can achieve the “optimal blade attachment.” Knives made from blade attachment have a “Jizakai,” a mark of the forge-welding between soft iron and steel. Occasionally, a slight gap can be seen in this Jizakai, but it is a “proof that the craftsman carefully forge-welded at low temperatures” to enhance the knife’s hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these are handmade items, the presence or absence of gaps may vary by product. Please purchase only if you understand this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecomes the base of a Japanese knife. It is made by forge welding iron and stee and is hammered many times during the process in order to temper it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/DSC00028_600x600.jpg?v=1676523565\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/56c00ed308d51a61b47b893aa877972c_600x600.jpg?v=1691117277\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/e7531f2e312a56febfe1ec96c0e80b90_600x600.jpg?v=1691117269\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/950ee98be2bcfae5673802b70d98956c_600x600.jpg?v=1691117273\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/DSC00194_600x600.jpg?v=1676523595\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSharpening (Hatsuke)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWielding many kinds of whetstones and tools, and using water to prevent heat from friction, they follow many steps to create the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/DSC00189_600x600.jpg?v=1676523590\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/DSC00321_600x600.jpg?v=1676523604\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAttaching the Handle (Etsuke)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the process of attaching the handle to the blade made by the blacksmith and hatuske-shi. There is craftsman specializing in making handles, creating a wide variety of handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/DSC00380_600x600.jpg?v=1676523608\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/DSC00383_600x600.jpg?v=1676523613\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/DSC00404_600x600.jpg?v=1676523617\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Size: Total Length: 355mm(14inch)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length：about 210mm(8.3inch), blade width 49mm (base), blade thickness 4mm,\u003cbr\u003ehandle length 140mm, width 27mm (max), thickness 22mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Weight: about 255g(9oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Material: Shirogami steel no.2 + base metal extra soft iron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Blade shape: Single Bevel, For Right Hander (KATABA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ With wooden sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Features:\u003cbr\u003eThe best quality of Japanese knives.\u003cbr\u003eEvery Sakai knife is unique. The steel is forged by master blacksmiths which is then shaped and honed with great care to its specialized form.\u003cbr\u003eThin Blade Good for Cutting Vegetables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Note:\u003cbr\u003eShirogami Steel gets rust easily, so it needs maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem no. 4580149741454\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. 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