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Test the exceptional cutting performance with a test cut in store — this **japanese kitchen knife** is a true blue storm in your kitchen.","brand":"Shiro Kamo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48023861625053,"sku":"KAMO-ASKU-SA165","price":169.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6646_953853c8-8afc-485d-b7f5-c600e55dba59.jpg?v=1781228212"},{"product_id":"shiro-kamo-blue-super-kurouchi-k-tip-gyuto-210mm","title":"Shiro Kamo AS Kurouchi K-tip Gyuto 210mm","description":"Experience the precision of a true **japanese kitchen knife** with the Shiro Kamo AS Kurouchi K-tip Gyuto 210mm. This double-bevelled chef's knife combines the all-purpose body of a classic gyuto with a clipped kiritsuke-style tip, offering a flatter edge profile for clean push-cutting and long slicing, while the sharply defined K-tip excels at precise scoring and detailing work. Crafted from premium Blue Super (Aogami Super) carbon steel with a reactive iron cladding, this knife delivers outstanding edge retention and a razor-sharp cutting feel, but requires careful maintenance to prevent rust. The octagonal teak and black buffalo horn handle provides a comfortable, secure grip for deliberate, tip-led work. Ideal for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a high-performance, versatile tool that rewards precision. We invite you to experience its exceptional performance firsthand with a **test cut in store**.","brand":"Shiro Kamo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48023871750365,"sku":"KAMO_KU_GY210KTIP","price":195.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6658.jpg?v=1781228640"},{"product_id":"shiro-kamo-blue-super-kurouchi-k-tip-gyuto-240mm","title":"Shiro Kamo Seilan AS Kurouchi K-tip Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Seilan Aogami Super Kurouchi line is one of the most popular lines offered by Master Shiro Kamo from Takefu Knife Village, and this version with Seilan engraving is now out of production. The knife is quite thin and the AS core is great to cut with and the KU finish gives a rustic touch to the knife. Coupled with K\u0026amp;S octagonal handles this series is extremely affordable yet offers superb cutting performace. 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Coupled with K\u0026amp;S octagonal handles, this beautiful knife offers superb cutting performace. Ans the SG2 core ensures a long lasting edge that is also easy to look after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiro Kamo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48023997612253,"sku":"KAMO_SGDA_PE90","price":212.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6692.jpg?v=1781231562"},{"product_id":"shiro-kamo-sg2-r2-black-damascus-gyuto-270mm","title":"Shiro Kamo SG2\/R2 Black Damascus Gyuto 270mm w\/ Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Suminagashi SG2 line is one of the most popular lines offered by Master Shiro Kamo from Takefu Knife Village, and this version with Suminagashi engraving is now out of production. The knife is quite thin and the SG2 core is great to cut with and the etched finish gives a strong contrast to the Suminagashi patterned Damascus cladding. Coupled with K\u0026amp;S octagonal handles, this beautiful knife offers superb cutting performace. Ans the SG2 core ensures a long lasting edge that is also easy to look after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiro Kamo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48024002560221,"sku":"SYOUSIN_SUM_G270","price":475.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6782.jpg?v=1781243185"},{"product_id":"nao-yamamoto-blue-super-kurouchi-damascus-petty-150mm","title":"Nao Yamamoto Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Petty 150mm w\/ Saya","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"[content-visibility:auto] [contain-intrinsic-size:auto_400px] px-2 -mx-2 pb-8 -mb-8 print:[content-visibility:visible]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 pointer-coarse:opacity-100 transition\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Message actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300 flex items-stretch justify-between\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNao Yamamoto Blue Super Kurouchi Damascus Petty 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNao Yamamoto is one of the more complete smiths working out of Takefu Knife Village in Echizen. 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This Sakimaru not only carries the high level of fit and finish of Tanaka's high end line, but also boasts its elegant profile that differs from what we usually see from Sakai or other regions. The sharp geometry at Shinogi line and Kissaki speak the level of control Tanaka got when he grind and polish these knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48024115970269,"sku":"ST-VG10DM-SAKIMARU270","price":1104.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6786.jpg?v=1781243223"},{"product_id":"tanaka-ginsan-nashiji-chuka-195mm","title":"Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Chinese Cleaver\/Chuka 195mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eA special batch of Chuka\/Chinese cleaver we ordered from Shigeki Tanaka, hand forged with his signature Nashiji finish, with some hammer marks that can still be seen under the light. 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