{"product_id":"santoku-knife-hap40-powder-steel-western-handle-polished-finish-gihei","title":"Santoku knife, HAP40 powder steel, western handle, polished finish - Gihei","description":"\u003cp\u003eGihei Hamono has been operational for over 80 years. It is currently run by 2nd generation Hosowaka-san and his son. They have been predominantly specialising in high end powder steels for many years now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hap40\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHAP40\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a Semi stainless powder steel manufactured by Hitachi steel. It has high amounts of tungsten, vanadium, molybdenum and cobalt making it a very tough steel. Add to this over 1.2% carbon and we have a steel capable of extreme hardness and edge retention. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished or \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western Pakkawood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 165mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gihei\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGihei\u003c\/a\u003e - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Top of the line knives in crazy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"I waited two years for this and every moment was worth. Everything they produce is phenomenal and we have quite the collection. I had the pleasure of visiting their forge in autumn 2019. The workshop is tiny and it’s mind blowing to think the produce this array from there.\"\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":"165mm","offer_id":44952069865787,"sku":"GH-1102 \/ G1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-03-22at10.51.04.jpg?v=1681881231","url":"https:\/\/onaeer.com\/products\/santoku-knife-hap40-powder-steel-western-handle-polished-finish-gihei","provider":"Onaeer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}