{"title":"Knives","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"petty-knife-sg2-powder-steel-western-style-acrylic-handle-tsuchime-finish-yu-kurosaki","title":"Petty Knife, SG2 Powder Steel, Western style acrylic handle, Tsuchime Finish - Yu Kurosaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eYu Kurosaki is a young blacksmith based in Takefu, Echizen. He started his blacksmithing career in 2002 appetising under Hiroshi Kato the then owner of Kanehiro. In 2018 he was given the award of Traditional Japanese Craftsman, a very high accolade. We are very proud to sell his knives and think he is a real one to watch in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/petty\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePetty\u003c\/a\u003e. The smallest knife in the collection and perfect for everyday slicing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sg2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/a\u003e or R2. These are modern powder steels and as the name suggested are formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be slightly difficult to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that helps with food release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western style acrylic handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 130mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurosaki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e - Takefu, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: A top performing steel in a very sexy package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: “These little knives not only look great, they also perform great\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951896097083,"sku":"CDY","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_7249.jpg?v=1681876525"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-ats34-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-tsuchime-migaki-finish-manaka-kisuke","title":"Gyuto knife, ATS34 steel with stainless steel cladding, Tsuchime Migaki finish - Manaka Kisuke","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: ATS34. This is a Japanese powder steel produced by Hitachi. It is stainless and capable of taking an extreme edge. It’s also not too hard to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finishes comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony wood handle with one nickel silver spacer and black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 300mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Manaka Kisuke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"This might too big for me. Size does matter\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951896195387,"sku":"CDY","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6944.jpg?v=1681876545"},{"product_id":"sujihiki-knife-ats34-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-finish-manaka-kisuke","title":"Sujihiki knife, ATS34 steel with stainless steel cladding, Kurouchi finish - Manaka Kisuke","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sujihiki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSujihiki\u003c\/a\u003e. A slicing knife similar to the yanagiba sushi knife but with a western double bevel. Very adept at cutting in one continuous movement causing minimal damage to the protein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: ATS34. This is a Japanese powder steel produced by Hitachi. It is stainless and capable of taking an extreme edge. It’s also not too hard to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 270mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Manaka Kisuke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"While this is classed as a sujihiki by the maker, it's much more a gyuto with a few mills taken off the height\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951896326459,"sku":"STOKEY","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6938.jpg?v=1681876561"},{"product_id":"petty-knife-aogami-2-with-soft-iron-cladding-enn-damascus-and-kurouchi-finish-manaka-kisuke","title":"Petty knife, Aogami 2 with soft iron cladding, ENN Damascus and Kurouchi finish - Manaka Kisuke","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/petty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePetty\u003c\/a\u003e. One of the smallest knives in a chef’s arsenal and good for well small things. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. It is worth noting that this knife has been clad in stainless steel meaning only the exposed core edge will discolour making maintenance a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels - soft iron and Aogami 2 - until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Wenge handle with ebony wood ferule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 170mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Manaka Kisuke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Grab it before i nick it, there's only one.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951896424763,"sku":"MDBP170 - CDY","price":1365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6931.jpg?v=1681876581"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-sg2-powder-steel-damascus-finish-mono-wenge-handle-shigeki-tanaka","title":"Santoku knife, SG2 powder steel, Damascus finish, mono Wenge handle - Shigeki Tanaka","description":"\u003cp\u003eShigeki Tanaka trained in Takefu which is an area we are very familiar with knife-wise. After training for 3 years he moved to his family forge in Miki city. From here he has gained an excellent reputation for making exceptional value knives using traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sg2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/a\u003e or R2. These are modern powder steels and as the name suggested are formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that them can be slightly harder to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Wenge  monowood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 165mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shigeki-tanaka\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShigeki Tanaka\u003c\/a\u003e - Miki city, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those looking for an everyday santoku finished to exceptional levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: “This knife is both beautiful and functional. It has incredible fit and finish and is a joy to use\u003cem\u003e”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951896686907,"sku":"TRDS \/ E3","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_7034.jpg?v=1681876602"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-finish-kurokaze-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, Shirogami 2 carbon steel with Stainless Steel cladding, Kurouchi finish, Kurokaze range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal wenge handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: Kurokaze\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951896817979,"sku":"KUZ-S1-G210 \/ D3","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_7024.jpg?v=1681876618"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-sld-steel-rainbow-damascus-finish-yorokobi-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, SLD steel, Rainbow Damascus finish, Yorokobi range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sld\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSLD\u003c\/a\u003e. This modern steel is made by Hitachi and has excellent wear resistance. It has around 1.5% carbon meaning it can be hardened to well over 60 Rockwell. There is also 11-13% chromium meaning it can almost be classed as stainless steel which generally has a minimum of 13% chromium. All in all a rather nice steel. It is very similar to SKD11 and D2 steel. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or Suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal ebony handle with white buffalo horn ferule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 270mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: Yorokobi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951897047355,"sku":"YR-SL-G270 \/ STOKEY","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6917.jpg?v=1681876638"},{"product_id":"nakiri-knife-aogami-2-with-iron-cladding-kasumi-finish-tetsujin-hamono","title":"Nakiri Knife, Aogami 2 with Iron cladding, Kasumi finish - Tetsujin Hamono","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nakiri\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNakiri\u003c\/a\u003e. A traditional shape used for cutting vegetables and most certainly not bones. Definitely has more than a whiff of resemblance to a mini Chinese cleaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the bla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Teak handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 165mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tetsujin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTetsujin Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e, Tosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS:  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"An immaculately forged and finished knife\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951897112891,"sku":"TBSN \/ E2","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6991.jpg?v=1681876654"},{"product_id":"chinese-cleaver-vg10-stainless-steel-polished-finish-hatsukokoro","title":"Chinese cleaver, VG10 stainless steel, polished finish - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Chinese cleaver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e or polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Wooden western style handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 175mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE HEIGHT: 75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951897571643,"sku":"V10-C175 \/ D2","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6985.jpg?v=1681876669"},{"product_id":"pairing-knife-shirogami-2-with-stainless-steel-cladding-nashiji-finish-yoshikane","title":"Pairing knife, Shirogami 2 with stainless steel cladding, nashiji finish - Yoshikane","description":"\u003cp\u003eKazuomi Yamamoto is a 4th generation blacksmith working under the Yoshikane name. The forge is over 100 years old and are renown for the heat treatment and the ability to bring out the finest qualities in all steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Pairing knife, Shirogami 2 with stainless steel cladding, nashiji finish - Yoshikane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: Shirogami (white paper) 2 steel. This steel has the highest amount of carbon out of the paper steels so will get crazy sharp easily. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. It is worth noting that this knife has been clad in stainless steel meaning only the exposed core edge will discolour making maintenance a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nashiji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNashiji\u003c\/a\u003e or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal teak handle with a buffalo horn ferrule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 80mm in length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yoshikane\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshikane\u003c\/a\u003e - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those wanting the performance of carbon steel but with the ease of use of stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"After met Kazuomi Yamamoto, having his knives in our shop is a real treat.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951897735483,"sku":"YWNP80 \/ E1","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6911.jpg?v=1681876686"},{"product_id":"kogetsu-gyuto-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-iron-cladding-kasumi-finish-homura-series-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kogetsu Gyuto knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel with iron cladding, Kasumi finish, Homura series - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" title=\"Gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Yew handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERIES: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=homura*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomura\u003c\/a\u003e, forged by \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/itsuo-doi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItsuo Doi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom made Saya included with the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951898456379,"sku":"02256 \/ CDY","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6976.jpg?v=1681876707"},{"product_id":"kengata-yanagiba-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-iron-cladding-kurouchi-and-tsuchime-finish-homura-series-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kengata Yanagiba knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel with iron cladding, Kurouchi and Tsuchime finish, Homura series - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Kengata \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. A version of a yanagiba, being used for precise slicing typically when preparing sushi. With it's distinct drop tip making it look more like a samurai sword than a chef knife, it's the ultimate Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal monowood burnt oak handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 300mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERIES: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=homura*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomura\u003c\/a\u003e Guren, forged by \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/itsuo-doi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItsuo Doi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951898718523,"sku":"01189 - CDY \/ STOKEY","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6960.jpg?v=1681876728"},{"product_id":"sakimaru-yanagiba-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-iron-cladding-kurouchi-and-tsuchime-finish-homura-series-sakai-takayuki","title":"Sakimaru Yanagiba knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel with iron cladding, Kurouchi and Tsuchime finish, Homura series - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Sakimaru \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. A version of a yanagiba, being used for precise slicing typically when preparing sushi. With it's distinct flat tip making it look more like a samurai sword than a chef knife, it's the ultimate Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal monowood burnt oak handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 300mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERIES: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=homura*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomura\u003c\/a\u003e Guren, forged by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/itsuo-doi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItsuo Doi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951899668795,"sku":"01190 - CDY \/ STOKEY","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6968.jpg?v=1681876751"},{"product_id":"kiritsuke-petty-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-iron-cladding-kurouchi-and-tsuchime-finish-homura-series-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kiritsuke Petty knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel with iron cladding, Kurouchi and Tsuchime finish, Homura series - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/petty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePetty\u003c\/a\u003e. One of the smallest knives in a chef's arsenal and good for well small things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal monowood burnt oak handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 150mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERIES: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=homura*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomura\u003c\/a\u003e Guren, forged by \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/itsuo-doi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItsuo Doi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951899996475,"sku":"01185 - STOKEY","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6951.jpg?v=1681876773"},{"product_id":"honesuki-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-polished-finish-tokujo-range-sakai-takayuki","title":"Honesuki knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon steel, Polished finish, Tokujo range - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/honesuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHonesuki\u003c\/a\u003e. This shape was originally intended as a poultry knife but today is often bought for its nice length and good looks. They can be either single or double bevel, this is the single bevel version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e or polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: D shaped magnolia handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 150mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=tokujo*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTokujo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951902060859,"sku":"03194 \/ D3","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_7005.jpg?v=1681876793"},{"product_id":"nakiri-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Nakiri knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nakiri\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNakiri\u003c\/a\u003e. A traditional shape used for cutting vegetables and most certainly not bones. Definitely has more than a whiff of resemblance to a mini Chinese cleaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 160mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951902159163,"sku":"07473 \/ D3","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_7012.jpg?v=1681876810"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-super-carbon-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless steel cladding, Kurouchi Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-super\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) super\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. It differs from the other blue paper steels with the addition of Vanadium and Molybdenum.The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel at up to 1.5% out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to around 65 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. It is worth noting that this knife has been clad in stainless steel meaning only the exposed core edge will discolour making maintenance a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951902454075,"sku":"01193 \/ D3","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6997.jpg?v=1681876827"},{"product_id":"yanagiba-knife-left-handed-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-iron-clad-kurouchi-and-tsuchime-finish-ittetsu","title":"Yanagiba Knife, Left handed, Shirogami 2 Carbon Steel, Iron Clad, Kurouchi and Tsuchime Finish - Ittetsu","description":"\u003cp\u003eIttetsu is a relatively new maker for us, but what we have seen we have been very impressed with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. This knife is used to slice protein in one continuous movement to minimize damage to the ingredient. The traditional single bevel edge design allows the blade to take a razor sharp edge helping with the slicing of fish thinly. This version single bevelled edge is designed for left handed users. Traditional Japanese knives, such as this, must be exclusively sharpened on whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Magnolia D-shaped handle with a plastic ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 240mm and 270mm in length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ittetsu\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIttetsu\u003c\/a\u003e - Echizen, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44951902552379,"sku":"IJF-15124L \/ stokey","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"270mm","offer_id":44951902585147,"sku":"IJF-15125L \/ stokey","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-03-22at10.52.58.jpg?v=1681876837"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-super-soft-iron-cladding-damascus-finish-honwarikomi-construction-miyazaki","title":"Santoku knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel with super soft iron cladding, Damascus finish, honwarikomi construction - Miyazaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal ebony wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule and two silver spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/miyazaki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaruki Miyazaki\u003c\/a\u003e, Goto Islands, Nagasaki prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"These one of a kind knives by Miyazaki-san are absolutely amazing. Very sexy\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951904289083,"sku":"MSBS180 - CDY","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6743.jpg?v=1681876854"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-watetsu-cladding-kasumi-finish-honwarikomi-construction-miyazaki","title":"Santoku knife, Aogami 2 Carbon steel with Watetsu cladding, Kasumi finish, honwarikomi construction - Miyazaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is cladded in Watetsu -  a low carbon steel, byproduct of tamahagane production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Traditional \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polished finish. Kasumi roughly translates to “mist” or “cloud” and refers to the hazy appearance of the soft steel\/iron cladding, in contrast to the fine polished cutting edge. This elegant finish is very common on traditional style Japanese blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal red sandalwood with white buffalo horn ferule and end cap, with three silver spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 168mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/miyazaki\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eHaruki Miyazaki\u003c\/a\u003e, Goto Islands, Nagasaki prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"These one of a kind knives by Miyazaki-san are absolutely amazing. We have all got our eye on the petty he has done. Very sexy\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951906025787,"sku":"MTBS168 \/ STOKEY","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6753.jpg?v=1681876873"},{"product_id":"honyaki-gyuto-knife-shirogami-3-carbon-steel-mirror-polish-finish-ikeda","title":"Honyaki Gyuto knife, Shirogami 3 Carbon steel, mirror polish finish - Ikeda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto is made by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda. He is the current chairman of the Sakai dentokogeshi (traditional skilled crafts)association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Abura Honyaki \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=honyaki*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e - or true-forged - blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: Shirogami 3, the lowest carbon count out of the shirogami series. It has lower finished hardness which makes it tough (\"less chippy\") and easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Mirror polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal ebony handle with white or black buffalo horn ferule and a silver spacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctagonal Red Sandalwood handle with three spacers and white buffalo horn ferule and end cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ikeda\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshikazu Ikeda\u003c\/a\u003e - Sakai City, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"White ferule","offer_id":44951907795259,"sku":"IKGY210HA - STOKEY","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black ferule","offer_id":44951907828027,"sku":"IKGY210HA - CDY","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Sandalwood","offer_id":44951907860795,"sku":"IKGY210HA - CDY","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6736.jpg?v=1681876919"},{"product_id":"honyaki-gyuto-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-mirror-polish-finish-ikeda","title":"Honyaki Gyuto knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon steel, mirror polish finish - Ikeda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto is made by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda. He is the current chairman of the Sakai dentokogeshi (traditional skilled crafts)association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Mizu Honyaki \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This is a \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=honyaki*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e - or true-forged - blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Mirror polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal red sandalwood handle with white buffalo horn ferrule and end cap and three silver spacers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 240mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ikeda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshikazu Ikeda\u003c\/a\u003e - Sakai City, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951907991867,"sku":"IKGY240HM - CDY","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6766.jpg?v=1681876942"},{"product_id":"yanagiba-ginsan-stainless-steel-polished-finish-hatsukokoro-shirasagi","title":"Yanagiba, Ginsan Stainless Steel, polished finish - Hatsukokoro Shirasagi","description":"\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro have come up with an excellent range of knives - all single bevel Japanese style knives for right handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. This knife is used to slice protein in one continuous movement to minimize damage to the ingredient. This shape features the traditional single bevelled edge so is only suitable for right handed users. This edge design allows the blade to take a razor sharp edge helping with the slicing of fish thinly. Traditional Japanese knives, such as this, should exclusively be sharpened by hand on Whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ginsan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinsanko\u003c\/a\u003e or Silver 3 as it is commonly known is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well, a huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium in it which is what makes stainless, well stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal ebony handle with buffalo horn ferrule \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 300mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=shirasagi*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirasagi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Single bevel lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Niche but deeply cool.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951908122939,"sku":"SHI-G-Y300 - STOKEY \/ D2","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6777.jpg?v=1681876960"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-sg2-stainless-steel-kasumi-finish-myojin","title":"Santoku knife, SG2 stainless steel, Kasumi finish - Myojin","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyojin is known for doing the finishing work and sharpening for Konosuke.  After 10 years of experience sharpening and finishing he trained to be blacksmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has now released some of his own knives using \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sg2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/a\u003e steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sg2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/a\u003e or R2. These are modern powder steels and as the name suggested are formed from a mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be harder to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH:  \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Teak handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/myojin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMyojin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951908286779,"sku":"MSS180 \/ E2","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_7183.jpg?v=1681876975"},{"product_id":"japanese-folding-grafting-knife-dokan","title":"Japanese folding grafting knife - Dokan","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle bevel folding grafting knife. Carbon steel blade, wooden handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfolded length - 230mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length - 95mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge length - 30mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951908385083,"sku":"DK-615 \/ H4","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at14.28.43.jpg?v=1681876981"},{"product_id":"kiridashi-dokan","title":"Kiridashi - Dokan","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle bevel Japanese craft knife. A very useful tool for woodworking, grafting or letter opening. Made from carbon steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall length - 25cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable edge sizes (left to right in the group photo):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24mm or 30mm, curved handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24mm or 30mm, straight handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"24mm curved","offer_id":44951908712763,"sku":"DK-608 \/ H4","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30mm curved","offer_id":44951908745531,"sku":"DK-612 \/ H4","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24mm straight","offer_id":44951908778299,"sku":"DK-609 \/ H4","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30mm straight","offer_id":44951908811067,"sku":"DK-613 \/ H4","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6724.jpg?v=1681877006"},{"product_id":"honyaki-kiritsuke-yanagiba-knife-shirogami-1-carbon-steel-etched-finish-nigara","title":"Honyaki Kiritsuke Yanagiba knife, Shirogami 1 Carbon Steel, etched finish - Nigara","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigara Hamono has a excellent reputation for creating one-of-a-kind knives. We are very excited to be stocking these knives. In the words of me ‘they are well nice.’ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Kiritsuke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally it was a multipurpose sushi knife, used only by the executive chef. This incarnation has more in common with a yanagiba, just with a dropped tip, characteristic of a kiritsuke. This is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=honyaki*\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e - or true-forged - blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShirogami (white paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This steel has the highest amount of carbon out of the paper steels so will get crazy sharp easily. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Etched finishing showing hamon line and alloy banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Kirin handle with white buffalo horn ferule and end cap, with double silver spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 330mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Nigara Hamono - Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e“Daaaayum. Nigara Hamono keep pushing the boundaries of modern knife making. This is an incredible example of traditional forging techniques utilised to create a one of a kind yanagiba that would be an excellent addition to any collection.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951908909371,"sku":"CDY","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.36.50.jpg?v=1681877022"},{"product_id":"kiritsuke-deba-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-polished-finish-tokujo-range-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kiritsuke Deba knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon steel, Polished finish, Tokujo range - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/deba\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeba\u003c\/a\u003e. This is one of three quintessential single bevelled Japanese knives and is used for fish breakdown and preparation. Unlike a western filleting knife, this thing has no flex at all and is substantial in weight. This is to aid in bone cutting and allows the edge to be sharpened to hair popping levels while still giving in strength. This version has a funky drop on the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: D shaped magnolia handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=tokujo*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTokujo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951908974907,"sku":"03193 \/ D3","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.34.42.jpg?v=1681877034"},{"product_id":"honkotsu-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-polished-finish-tokujo-range-sakai-takayuki","title":"Honkotsu knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon steel, Polished finish, Tokujo range - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Honkotsu. A Japanese single bevel boning knife, suited for right handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: D shaped magnolia handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 150mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=tokujo*\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTokujo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951909040443,"sku":"03190 - CDY \/ STOKEY","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.29.05.jpg?v=1681877044"},{"product_id":"carving-knife-sp-type-1-swedish-stainless-steel-polished-finish-sakai-takayuki","title":"Carving knife, SP type 1 Swedish stainless steel, polished finish - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Carving knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: SP type 1 Swedish stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western style Ironwood handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951909138747,"sku":"10133 - STOKEY","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.21.56.jpg?v=1681877053"},{"product_id":"petty-knife-ginsan-with-stainless-steel-cladding-damascus-finish-ginyo-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Petty knife, Ginsan with Stainless Steel cladding, Damascus finish, Ginyo range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/petty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePetty\u003c\/a\u003e. The smallest knife in the collection and perfect for everyday slicing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ginsan\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinsanko\u003c\/a\u003e (or Silver 3 as it is commonly known) is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well, a huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium in it which is what makes stainless, well stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal teak handle with a buffalo ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 150mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=ginyo*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951909237051,"sku":"G-G-P150-D \/ D2","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.18.35.jpg?v=1681877062"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-ginsan-with-stainless-steel-cladding-damascus-finish-ginyo-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Santoku knife, Ginsan with Stainless Steel cladding, Damascus finish, Ginyo range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ginsan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinsanko\u003c\/a\u003e (or Silver 3 as it is commonly known) is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well, a huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium in it which is what makes stainless, well stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal teak handle with a buffalo ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=ginyo*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951909335355,"sku":"G-G-S180-D \/ D2","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.17.47.jpg?v=1681877071"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-ginsan-with-stainless-steel-cladding-damascus-finish-ginyo-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, Ginsan with Stainless Steel cladding, Damascus finish, Ginyo range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ginsan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinsanko\u003c\/a\u003e (or Silver 3 as it is commonly known) is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well, a huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium in it which is what makes stainless, well stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal teak handle with a buffalo ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=ginyo*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951909368123,"sku":"G-G-G210 \/ D2","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.21.42.jpg?v=1681877079"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Santoku knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e.  Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 170mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951909630267,"sku":"07472 \/ D3","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.18.12.jpg?v=1681877089"},{"product_id":"petty-knife-aogami-super-carbon-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Petty knife, Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless steel cladding, Kurouchi Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/petty\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePetty\u003c\/a\u003e. One of the smallest knives in a chef’s arsenal and good for well small things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color:black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-super\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) super\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. It differs from the other blue paper steels with the addition of Vanadium and Molybdenum.The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel at up to 1.5% out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to around 65 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. It is worth noting that this knife has been clad in stainless steel meaning only the exposed core edge will discolour making maintenance a lot easier..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 135mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951910089019,"sku":"01195 \/ D3","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.21.07.jpg?v=1681877099"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-aogami-super-carbon-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Santoku knife, Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless steel cladding, Kurouchi Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color:black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-super\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) super\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. It differs from the other blue paper steels with the addition of Vanadium and Molybdenum.The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel at up to 1.5% out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to around 65 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. It is worth noting that this knife has been clad in stainless steel meaning only the exposed core edge will discolour making maintenance a lot easier..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 165mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951910154555,"sku":"01196 \/ D3","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-21at13.20.17.jpg?v=1681877109"},{"product_id":"kengata-santoku-knife-aogami-super-carbon-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kengata Santoku knife, Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless steel cladding, Kurouchi Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Kengata \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width. Unlike a regular santoku, this version has a drop tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color:black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-super\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) super\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. It differs from the other blue paper steels with the addition of Vanadium and Molybdenum.The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel at up to 1.5% out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to around 65 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. It is worth noting that this knife has been clad in stainless steel meaning only the exposed core edge will discolour making maintenance a lot easier..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 160mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951910252859,"sku":"01191 \/ D3","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at11.28.30.jpg?v=1681877119"},{"product_id":"kengata-gyuto-knife-aogami-super-carbon-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kengata Gyuto knife, Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless steel cladding, Kurouchi Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Kengata \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color:black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-super\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) super\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. It differs from the other blue paper steels with the addition of Vanadium and Molybdenum.The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel at up to 1.5% out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to around 65 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. It is worth noting that this knife has been clad in stainless steel meaning only the exposed core edge will discolour making maintenance a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 190mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951910318395,"sku":"01192 \/ D3","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at11.06.50.jpg?v=1681877128"},{"product_id":"honesuki-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Honesuki knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/honesuki\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eHonesuki\u003c\/a\u003e. This shape was originally intended as a poultry knife but today is often bought for its nice length and good looks. They can be either single or double bevel, this is a single bevel version, suited for right-handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 150mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951910351163,"sku":"07478 \/ D3","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at11.04.33.jpg?v=1681877139"},{"product_id":"petty-steak-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Petty \/ Steak knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/petty\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003ePetty\u003c\/a\u003e. One of the smallest knives in a chef’s arsenal and good for well small things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 120mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951910449467,"sku":"07481 \/ D3","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at11.03.02.jpg?v=1681877147"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-iron-cladding-damascus-nashiji-finish-inazuma-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel with iron cladding, damascus nashiji finish, Inazuma range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nashiji\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eNashiji\u003c\/a\u003e or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal teak handle with a buffalo ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=inazuma*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInazuma\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Thin knives in all the classic shapes, finished to a high standard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951911694651,"sku":"IN-A2-G210-DAMASCUS\/NASHIJI","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at10.56.46.jpg?v=1681877156"},{"product_id":"sakimaru-yanagiba-knife-ginsan-stainless-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-migaki-finish-sakai-takayuki","title":"Sakimaru Yanagiba knife, GInsan stainless steel with stainless steel cladding, Migaki finish - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Sakimaru \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. A version of a yanagiba, being used for precise slicing typically when preparing sushi. With it's distinct flat tip making it look more like a samurai sword than a chef knife, it's the ultimate Japanese knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ginsan\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinsanko\u003c\/a\u003e or Silver 3 as it is commonly known is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well, a huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium in it which is what makes stainless, well stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal wenge handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 390mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951912644923,"sku":"04240 - CDY","price":1215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at10.33.11.jpg?v=1681877170"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-sakai-takayuki","title":"Santoku knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western style pakkawood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm in length \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS:\u003cem\u003e \"Wow, I now see what all the fuss is about with these knives. I want.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951912710459,"sku":"07392 \/ D3","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at10.26.58.jpg?v=1681877180"},{"product_id":"sujihiki-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Sujihiki knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sujihiki\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eSujihiki\u003c\/a\u003e. A slicing knife similar to the yanagiba sushi knife but with a western double bevel. Very adept at cutting in one continuous movement causing minimal damage to the protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 240mm in length \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951912907067,"sku":"07477 \/ D3","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at10.25.37.jpg?v=1681877190"},{"product_id":"kengata-santoku-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kengata Santoku knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Kengata \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width. Unlike a regular santoku, this version has a drop tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 160mm in length \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951912939835,"sku":"07479 \/ D3","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at10.23.10.jpg?v=1681877198"},{"product_id":"kengata-santoku-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kengata Santoku knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Kengata \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width. Unlike a regular santoku, this version has a drop tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western style pakkawood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 160mm in length \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS:\u003cem\u003e \"Wow, I now see what all the fuss is about with these knives. I want.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951913038139,"sku":"07399 \/ D3","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at10.19.41.jpg?v=1681877208"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-tsuchime-finish-wa-handle-sakai-takayuki","title":"Gyuto knife, VG10 stainless steel, Damascus Tsuchime finish, Wa handle - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal zelkova wood handle with mahogany ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm and 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":44951913070907,"sku":"07475 \/ D3","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44951913103675,"sku":"07476 \/ D3","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-03at10.16.38.jpg?v=1681877218"},{"product_id":"kiritsuke-sujihiki-knife-aogami-2-with-iron-cladding-kasumi-finish-tetsujin-hamono","title":"Kiritsuke Sujihiki Knife, Aogami 2 with Iron cladding, Kasumi finish - Tetsujin Hamono","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Kiritsuke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sujihiki\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eSujihiki\u003c\/a\u003e. A slicing knife similar to the yanagiba sushi knife but with a western double bevel. Very adept at cutting in one continuous movement causing minimal damage to the protein. This version has a dropped tip, characteristic of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kiritsuke\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eKiritsuke\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the bla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Teak handle with black buffalo horn ferule \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 255mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tetsujin\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eTetsujin Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e, Tosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS:  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"An immaculately forged and finished knife\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951913300283,"sku":"TBSK255 - STOKEY \/ CDY","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6559.jpg?v=1681877233"},{"product_id":"bunka-knife-shirogami-2-with-iron-cladding-mirror-polished-finish-choyo-range-sakai-kikumori","title":"Bunka Knife, Shirogami 2 with iron cladding, mirror polished finish, Choyo range - Sakai Kikumori","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/bunka\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eBunka\u003c\/a\u003e. It’s like a Santoku but with a flatter profile and pointed tip also known as a k-tip. While slightly delicate this fine tip can be used for very intricate jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished. Please note that the colourful pattern on the blade, visible in the photos, is the result of the temporary oil layer on the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Magnolia wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-kikumori\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Kikumori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cproduct%2Cpage%2C\u0026amp;q=choyo\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eChoyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951913496891,"sku":"BSC180 \/ F4","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6651.jpg?v=1681877251"},{"product_id":"santoku-knife-shirogami-2-with-iron-cladding-mirror-polished-finish-choyo-range-sakai-kikumori","title":"Santoku Knife, Shirogami 2 with iron cladding, mirror polished finish, Choyo range - Sakai Kikumori","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/santoku\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished. \nPlease note that the colourful pattern on the blade, visible in the photos, is the result of the temporary oil layer on the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Magnolia wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-kikumori\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Kikumori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cproduct%2Cpage%2C\u0026amp;q=choyo\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eChoyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951913627963,"sku":"SSC180 \/ F4","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/IMG_6643.jpg?v=1681877268"}],"url":"https:\/\/onaeer.com\/collections\/knives.oembed?page=20","provider":"Onaeer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}