{"title":"Steel Collection For Blue 2 \/ Aogami #2","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"masamoto-sohonten-aoko-hongasumi-ka-blue-2-yanagiba-300-mm-with-saya","title":"Masamoto Sohonten Aoko Hongasumi (KA, Blue 2) Yanagiba 300","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e generation Masamoto: Masahiro Hirano. With almost 150 years of history, Masamoto Sohonten is recognized by almost every Japanese chef as the best kitchen knife brand in Japan.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e203 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e457 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e289 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e34 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4.4 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3.0 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.0 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlue 2 with iron clad \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e61 to 62 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHo wood with buffalo horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532933578889,"sku":"MASA_KA0430","price":1029.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_0256.jpg?v=1769056611"},{"product_id":"masamoto-sohonten-aoko-hongasumi-ka-blue-2-yanagiba-270-mm-with-saya","title":"Masamoto Sohonten Aoko Hongasumi (KA, Blue 2) Yanagiba 270 mm with Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masamoko Aoko Hongasumi line is their premium \"Real Kasumi\" series, that has a better finish than the standard KK line. The KA is using the Hitachi Blue 2 core steel which has a higher HRC compared to the White 2 series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e generation Masamoto: Masahiro Hirano. With almost 150 years of history, Masamoto Sohonten is recognized by almost every Japanese chef as the best kitchen knife brand in Japan.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e181 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e423 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e260 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e33 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4.0 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3.4 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e0.9 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlue 2 with iron clad \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e63 to 64 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHo wood with buffalo horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532935118985,"sku":"MASA_KA0427","price":899.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Masamoto_Aoko_Hongasumi_KA_Yanagiba_270mm__97691.1546488229.1280.1280.jpg?v=1577522314"},{"product_id":"masamoto-sohonten-honyaki-blue-2-ae-c-c-e-e-yanagiba-270-mm","title":"Masamoto Sohonten Honyaki (Blue 2, 玉青鋼) Yanagiba 270 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe blue steel honyaki line is the highest quality offerings from Masamoto Sohonten. Mirror polished blue steel honyaki blade, matched with double silver spacer ebony handle and a super elegant ebony saya. A collectable item! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMasamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e generation Masamoto: Masahiro Hirano. With almost 150 years of history, Masamoto Sohonten is recognized by almost every Japanese chef as the best kitchen knife brand in Japan.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e203 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e421 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e260 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e33 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4.1 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3.1 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.2 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlue 2 Honyaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e63 to 65 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eEbony with double silver spacers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masamoto Sohonten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532937937033,"sku":"MASA_HA0427K","price":3949.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Masanoto_Sohoten_Blue_Steel_Honyaki_270mm_HA0427K__97249.1546488229.1280.1280.jpg?v=1577522363"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-damascus-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this 300mm blade features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with soft iron damascus cladding and an etched surface finish. The long, slender profile suits precise slicing tasks required for sushi and seafood preparation, while the reactive construction demands immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and offers ease of sharpening with resistance to chipping. This nimai-constructed blade has a spine thickness of 4.1mm at the heel, tapering to 0.8mm at the tip, and weighs 239g. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from African ebony with a centre square mosaic pin and subtle taper for comfort during extended use. Headed by eighth-generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa, Nigara applies inherited Tsugaru sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology to produce this hand-forged yanagiba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35446207086744,"sku":"NIGARA_ANB2_YANAGI300","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraAnmonBlue2RaindropDamascusYanagiba300mmD.jpg?v=1715420398"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-tanryusen-gyuto-210mm-240mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Tanryusen Gyuto 210mm \/ 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eK\u0026amp;S is pleased to bring the highly regarded Tetsujin (鉄人作) brand to our customers. More excitingly, we are also among the first resellers to introduce you the Tanryusen (鍛流線) Blue 2 line. Tanryusen literally translates into \"the forged wave line\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think this pic below is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eself-explanatory: the Tanryusen features some highly visible forging cloud on the iron cladding, very similar to the much loved and elusive Shigefusa cloud. The difference is that, o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eften this type of forging lines are found on knives cladded with old wrought iron, which are usually rare and expensive; in contrast, the cladding cloud on Tanryusen is formed by great forging and sharpening techniques of\u003c\/span\u003e the makers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2TanryusenGyuto180mmK_600x600.jpg?v=1695125882\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(the highly visible cloud on the cladding of the Tetsujin Tanryusen line, resulted from Tetsujin's masterful forging and sharpening skills\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you are not familiar with the Tetsujin brand, it is a collaboration between two friends and colleagues: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToru Tamura and Naohito Myojin of Myojin Riki. It is famously\u003c\/span\u003e carried by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.konosuke-sakai.com\/index.php\/tetsujin\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKonosuke Sakai as a sub-brand\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Naohito Myojin (明神 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e直人\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e======\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaohito Myojin (明神 直人) is a young sharpener based in Kochi prefecture. While his workshop Myojin Riki Seisakusho is probably not as famous as the established brands from Sakai and Echizen, he is the sharpener behind some of the very famous knife lines in the industry; noteabley the Tetsujin brand and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.konosuke-sakai.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/09\/introducing-myojin-naohito\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'Fujiyama' line by Konosuke.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Naohito Myojin Sharpening\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/20211102153901_600x600.jpg?v=1635827976\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think 'refined' is the best word to describe Naohito's work: while featuring proven cutting performance, his knife has some of the best finishes out there. The spine is nicely chamfered, choil is well polished. 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Tanryusen literally translates into \"the forged wave line\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think this pic below is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eself-explanatory: the Tanryusen features some highly visible forging cloud on the iron cladding, very similar to the much loved and elusive Shigefusa cloud. The difference is that, o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eften this type of forging lines are found on knives cladded with old wrought iron, which are usually rare and expensive; in contrast, the cladding cloud on Tanryusen is formed by great forging and sharpening techniques of\u003c\/span\u003e the makers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2TanryusenGyuto180mmK_600x600.jpg?v=1695125882\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2TanryusenGyuto180mmK_600x600.jpg?v=1695125882\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ethe highly visible cloud on the cladding of the Tetsujin Tanryusen line, resulted from Tetsujin's masterful forging and sharpening skills\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you are not familiar with the Tetsujin brand, it is a collaboration between two friends and colleagues: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToru Tamura and Naohito Myojin of Myojin Riki. It is famously\u003c\/span\u003e carried by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.konosuke-sakai.com\/index.php\/tetsujin\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKonosuke Sakai as a sub-brand\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Naohito Myojin (明神 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e直人\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e======\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaohito Myojin (明神 直人) is a young sharpener based in Kochi prefecture. While his workshop Myojin Riki Seisakusho is probably not as famous as the established brands from Sakai and Echizen, he is the sharpener behind some of the very famous knife lines in the industry; noteabley the Tetsujin brand and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.konosuke-sakai.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/09\/introducing-myojin-naohito\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'Fujiyama' line by Konosuke.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Naohito Myojin Sharpening\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/20211102153901_600x600.jpg?v=1635827976\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think 'refined' is the best word to describe Naohito's work: while featuring proven cutting performance, his knife has some of the best finishes out there. The spine is nicely chamfered, choil is well polished. By engraving his name Naohito on to the knives, you can tell that he must be really proud of his work, and I trust you will enjoy his knife as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/20211102153917_600x600.jpg?v=1635828006\" alt=\"Naohito Myojin Portrait\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; 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text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e203 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e313 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e349 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e382 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e172 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e201 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e230 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e44.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e46.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e49.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Steel with iron damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: HRC 63-64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":42235116093661,"sku":"MYOJ_B2TR_KGY180","price":559.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":44062963859677,"sku":"MYOJ_B2TR_KGY210","price":659.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240 mm","offer_id":44062963892445,"sku":"MYOJ_B2TR_KGY240","price":759.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/210mm.jpg?v=1652340591"},{"product_id":"myojin-blue-2-kurouchi-single-bevel-gyuto-210mm-240mm","title":"Myojin Shirasagi  Blue 2 Kurouchi Single-Bevel Gyuto 210mm\/ 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 Sigle-Bevel Gyuto with Kurochi Finish and Teak wood handle, by Myojin Riki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin single bevel is a line of  \"practical single bevel\" knives produced by Myojin Riki Seisakusho and comisioned by Hatsukokoro. If you are not familiar with Myojin is a father and son knife workshop based in Tosa prefecture, in the island of Shikoku. Father \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, is specialised in single bevel knife sharpening, whereas son Naohito Myojin specialises in double bevel knife sharpening, and Toru Tamura is their primary blacksmith. As a sidenote, Toru Tamura and Naohito Myojin are the makers of the Tetsujin brand which is distributed by Konosuke and a few other knife houses.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin is of very high quality with excellent fit and finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpener: Tateo Myojin (明神 健)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e240 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e277 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTotal Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e352 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e383 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTip to Heel Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e203 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e231 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e45.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e47.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003eWidth of spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e4.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e4.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWidth of Spine \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat Middle of Clade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e3.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e3.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWhidth of Spine ar about 1cm from the Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Core with Soft Iron Cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness(HRC): 62-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Teak wood Handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42509389103325,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_GY210_SGL","price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44062961664221,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_GY240_SGL","price":409.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Myojin_Blue_2_Kurouchi_Single-Bevel_Gyuto_a.jpg?v=1646199803"},{"product_id":"myojin-blue-2-kurouchi-single-bevel-k-tip-gyuto-210mm-240mm","title":"Myojin Shirasagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Single-Bevel K-Tip Gyuto 210mm\/ 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 Sigle-Bevel K-Tip Gyuto with Kurochi Finish and Teak wood handle, by Myojin Riki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin single bevel is a line of  \"practical single bevel\" knives produced by Myojin Riki Seisakusho and comisioned by Hatsukokoro. If you are not familiar with Myojin is a father and son knife workshop based in Tosa prefecture, in the island of Shikoku. Father \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, is specialised in single bevel knife sharpening, whereas son Naohito Myojin specialises in double bevel knife sharpening, and Toru Tamura is their primary blacksmith. As a sidenote, Toru Tamura and Naohito Myojin are the makers of the Tetsujin brand which is distributed by Konosuke and a few other knife houses.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin is of very high quality with excellent fit and finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpener: Tateo Myojin (明神 健)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e240 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e277 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTotal Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e352 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e383 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTip to Heel Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e203 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e231 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e45.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e47.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003eWidth of spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e4.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e4.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWidth of Spine \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat Middle of Clade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e3.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e3.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWhidth of Spine ar about 1cm from the Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Core with Soft Iron Cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness(HRC): 62-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Teak wood Handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42509676708061,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_KGY210_SGL","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44062961631453,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_KGY240_SGL","price":439.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/MyojinBlue2KurouchiSingle-BevelK-TipGyutoa.jpg?v=1646199990"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-tanryusen-petty-150mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Tanryusen Petty 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eK\u0026amp;S is pleased to bring the highly regarded Tetsujin (鉄人作) brand to our customers. More excitingly, we are also among the first resellers to introduce you the Tanryusen (鍛流線) Blue 2 line. Tanryusen literally translates into \"the forged wave line\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think this pic below is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eself-explanatory: the Tanryusen features some highly visible forging cloud on the iron cladding, very similar to the much loved and elusive Shigefusa cloud. The difference is that, o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eften this type of forging lines are found on knives cladded with old wrought iron, which are usually rare and expensive; in contrast, the cladding cloud on Tanryusen is formed by great forging and sharpening techniques of\u003c\/span\u003e the makers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2TanryusenGyuto180mmK_600x600.jpg?v=1695125882\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2TanryusenGyuto180mmK_600x600.jpg?v=1695125882\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ethe highly visible cloud on the cladding of the Tetsujin Tanryusen line, resulted from Tetsujin's masterful forging and sharpening skills\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you are not familiar with the Tetsujin brand, it is a collaboration between two friends and colleagues: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToru Tamura and Naohito Myojin of Myojin Riki. It is famously\u003c\/span\u003e carried by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.konosuke-sakai.com\/index.php\/tetsujin\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKonosuke Sakai as a sub-brand\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Naohito Myojin (明神 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e直人\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e======\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaohito Myojin (明神 直人) is a young sharpener based in Kochi prefecture. While his workshop Myojin Riki Seisakusho is probably not as famous as the established brands from Sakai and Echizen, he is the sharpener behind some of the very famous knife lines in the industry; noteabley the Tetsujin brand and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.konosuke-sakai.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/09\/introducing-myojin-naohito\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'Fujiyama' line by Konosuke.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Naohito Myojin Sharpening\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/20211102153901_600x600.jpg?v=1635827976\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think 'refined' is the best word to describe Naohito's work: while featuring proven cutting performance, his knife has some of the best finishes out there. The spine is nicely chamfered, choil is well polished. By engraving his name Naohito on to the knives, you can tell that he must be really proud of his work, and I trust you will enjoy his knife as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/20211102153917_600x600.jpg?v=1635828006\" alt=\"Naohito Myojin Portrait\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e81 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e32.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e1.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Steel with soft iron cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: HRC 62-63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081362473181,"sku":"MYOJ_B2TRS_PE165","price":469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/frankmade3.jpg?v=1658818899"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-petty-165mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Petty 165mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Petty 165mm by Myojin Riki is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise in-hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin in Tosa, this 165mm blade features Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel with a kasumi finish and soft iron san-mai cladding. The reactive construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation, as the blade lacks stainless cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis petty profile measures 32.4mm at the heel with a spine thickness of 2.6mm, tapering to 1.0mm near the tip for intricate tasks like deveining or cutting garnishes. The octagonal ebony handle provides a geometric grip suited to detailed board work, while the 81g weight supports controlled manipulation during precision cuts. Blue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and offers distinct edge retention characteristics derived from its tungsten and chromium content, making it a benchmark carbon steel for users prioritising sharpening response and cutting performance in a smaller utility format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43284212089053,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KTM_PE165","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2KasumiPetty165mm-20250227-01.jpg?v=1740631814"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-nakiri-180mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Nakiri 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Nakiri 180mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise push cuts. This 180mm blade features Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel with a soft iron san-mai clad construction and kasumi finish. The flat edge profile facilitates straight downward chopping through vegetables without rocking, ensuring full board contact for clean separation of produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As a reactive carbon steel blade, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The knife weighs 169g with a 49.5mm heel height and spine thickness tapering from 2.9mm at the heel to 1.9mm near the tip. An octagonal teak handle with black buffalo horn ferrule provides a traditional grip for this Tosa-made knife produced entirely under one roof at Myojin Riki.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":43284334739677,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KTM_NA180","price":479.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00690.jpg?v=1662964144"},{"product_id":"myojin-blue-2-kurouchi-k-tip-deba-165mm-180mm-195mm","title":"Myojin Shirasagi  Blue 2 Kurouchi K-Tip Deba 165\/180\/195 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMyojin Blu2 2 Kurochi K -tip Deba 165mm with wenge wood handle, Hatsukokoro Brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 180mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e195 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e289 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e356 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e405 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eTotal Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e303 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e321 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e340 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e158 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e174 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e190 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e47.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e50.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e55 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eWidth of spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e7.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e8.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e8.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat Middle of Clade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e5.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e6.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e6.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eWhidth of Spine ar about 1cm from the Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e3.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e3.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Core with Soft Iron Cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness(HRC): 62-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Wenge wood Handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e=============\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro (初心) is a new premium Japanese knife brand that work with a lot of famous makers, their goal is to introduce unique premium kitchen knives to the market, without the establishment's premium pricing. K\u0026amp;S first introduced the Hatsukokoro by Yoshikane, featuring the iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/yoshikane\"\u003eYoshikane SKD nashiji line\u003c\/a\u003e. The latest work by them is the the single bevel line by Myojin Riki Seisakusho. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin single bevel is a line of  \"practical single bevel\" knives produced by Myojin Riki Seisakusho and comisioned by Hatsukokoro. If you are not familiar with Myojin is a father and son knife workshop based in Tosa prefecture, in the island of Shikoku. Father \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTateo\u003c\/span\u003e, is specialised in single bevel knife sharpening, whereas son Naohito Myojin specialises in double bevel knife sharpening, and Toru Tamura is their primary blacksmith. As a sidenote, Toru Tamura and Naohito Myojin are the makers of the Tetsujin brand which is distributed by Konosuke and a few other knife houses.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin is of very high quality with excellent fit and finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpener: Tateo Myojin (明神 健)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"165 mm","offer_id":43766739960029,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_KDE165","price":309.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"180 mm","offer_id":44062955176157,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_KDE180","price":339.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"195 mm","offer_id":44062955208925,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_KDE195","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00991.jpg?v=1667543178"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-blue-steel-damascus-kirisuke-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Nigara Anmon Troll Killer Blue Steel Damascus Kirisuke Yanagiba 300mm with Corian Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives and Stones is proud to bring you Nigara Knife, a boutique knife house based in the beautiful north eastern prefecture of Aomori. With over 350 years of knife making history, and their remote location, Nigara has developed some incredibly unique forging techniques and designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Damascus pattern is one of the most sophisticated patterns that I have seen from Japan makers, and it is called “Anmon”, which translate to \"dark figure\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Nigara Damascus\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/P1030082_1024x1024.jpg?v=1595826723\"\u003eWe will gradually receive more stocks in the future and I will have more to say about them in my podcasts, but in the meantime, it is truly exciting to welcome another knife maker joins the K\u0026amp;S family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e329 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e457 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e294 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e41.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 3.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue 2 with Iron Clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC\u003c\/strong\u003e: 63-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: K\u0026amp;S Octagonal Corian Handle with Triple Metal Spacer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43608720277725,"sku":"NIGA_B2TK_KYA300_CRN","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC01537.jpg?v=1671774690"},{"product_id":"nigara-blue-white-coreless-damascus-sakimaru-yanagiba-330mm","title":"Nigara Blue\/White Steel Corelss Etched Black Damascus Sakimaru Yanagiba 330mm with Octagonal Corian Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives and Stones is proud to bring you Nigara Knife, a boutique knife house based in the beautiful north eastern prefecture of Aomori. With over 350 years of knife making history, and their remote location, Nigara has developed some incredibly unique forging techniques and designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Damascus pattern is one of the most sophisticated patterns that I have seen from Japan makers, and it is called “Anmon”, which translate to \"dark figure\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/P1030082_1024x1024.jpg?v=1595826723\" alt=\"Nigara Damascus\"\u003eWe will gradually receive more stocks in the future and I will have more to say about them in my podcasts, but in the meantime, it is truly exciting to welcome another knife maker joins the K\u0026amp;S family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e351 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e483 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e322 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e43.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e5.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 3.9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue2\/White2 Coreless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC\u003c\/strong\u003e: 63-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: K\u0026amp;S Octagonal Corian Handle with Triple Metal Spacer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43608720507101,"sku":"NIGA_BWCL_SYA330_CRN","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC01528.jpg?v=1671774850"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-tanryusen-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Tanryusen Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eK\u0026amp;S is pleased to bring the highly regarded Tetsujin (鉄人作) brand to our customers. More excitingly, we are also among the first resellers to introduce you the Tanryusen (鍛流線) Blue 2 line. Tanryusen literally translates into \"the forged wave line\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think this pic below is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eself-explanatory: the Tanryusen features some highly visible forging cloud on the iron cladding, very similar to the much loved and elusive Shigefusa cloud. The difference is that, o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eften this type of forging lines are found on knives cladded with old wrought iron, which are usually rare and expensive; in contrast, the cladding cloud on Tanryusen is formed by great forging and sharpening techniques of\u003c\/span\u003e the makers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2TanryusenGyuto180mmK_600x600.jpg?v=1695125882\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2TanryusenGyuto180mmK_600x600.jpg?v=1695125882\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ethe highly visible cloud on the cladding of the Tetsujin Tanryusen line, resulted from Tetsujin's masterful forging and sharpening skills\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you are not familiar with the Tetsujin brand, it is a collaboration between two friends and colleagues: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToru Tamura and Naohito Myojin of Myojin Riki. It is famously\u003c\/span\u003e carried by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.konosuke-sakai.com\/index.php\/tetsujin\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKonosuke Sakai as a sub-brand\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Naohito Myojin (明神 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e直人\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e======\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaohito Myojin (明神 直人) is a young sharpener based in Kochi prefecture. While his workshop Myojin Riki Seisakusho is probably not as famous as the established brands from Sakai and Echizen, he is the sharpener behind some of the very famous knife lines in the industry; noteabley the Tetsujin brand and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.konosuke-sakai.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/09\/introducing-myojin-naohito\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'Fujiyama' line by Konosuke.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Naohito Myojin Sharpening\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/20211102153901_600x600.jpg?v=1635827976\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think 'refined' is the best word to describe Naohito's work: while featuring proven cutting performance, his knife has some of the best finishes out there. The spine is nicely chamfered, choil is well polished. By engraving his name Naohito on to the knives, you can tell that he must be really proud of his work, and I trust you will enjoy his knife as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/20211102153917_600x600.jpg?v=1635828006\" alt=\"Naohito Myojin Portrait\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e270 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e160 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e412 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e264 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e37.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Steel with soft iron cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: HRC 62-63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43717606146269,"sku":"MYOJ_B2TRS_SU270","price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/TetsujinBlue2TanryusenSujihiki270mma.jpg?v=1676436250"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-k-tip-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi K-tip Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi K-tip Sujihiki 270mm is a double-bevel slicer forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring a long carbon steel blade for protein work. This 270mm knife features Hitachi Blue 2 steel with a soft iron clad san-mai construction and kasumi finish, measuring 264mm in edge length and weighing 160g. The spine measures 2.3mm at the heel and middle, tapering to 1.0mm near the tip, while the blade stands 36.5mm tall at the heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 carbon steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants. As this blade is not stainless clad, the reactive carbon core requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The thin geometry behind the edge suits slicing tasks where reduced surface contact minimises friction against soft proteins. An octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a durable grip for precise handling during extended slicing sessions. Myojin Riki produces this Tetsujin line in Tosa, combining forging and finishing under one roof to deliver consistent grinding performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43717625643229,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KSM_KSU270","price":629.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/TetsujinBlue2KasumiKtipSujihiki270mma.jpg?v=1676437858"},{"product_id":"muneshi-kumokage-blue2-kurouchi-damascus-honesuki-150mm","title":"Muneishi Kumokage Blue2 Kurouchi Damascus Honesuki 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Muneishi Kumokage Blue2 Kurouchi Damascus Honesuki 150mm is a double-bevel boning knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking a reactive carbon steel poultry tool from Hatsukokoro. This 150mm blade features Aogami #2 core steel with a soft iron damascus clad and kurouchi surface finish, measuring 4.7mm at the spine above the heel and tapering to 1.1mm near the tip. The triangular profile provides stiffness for manoeuvring around bones and cutting through joints during meat preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains 1.0-1.2% carbon, offering edge retention and ease of sharpening suitable for those new to high-carbon knives. As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive san-mai construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with the 119g blade to create a traditional Japanese grip for precision deboning work. This Kumokage line combines artistic damascus etching with functional boning geometry for users who value both collectability and performance in a specialized poultry knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43883786207453,"sku":"HATS_B2DA_HO150","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKumokageBlue2KUDamascusHonesuke150mm-20240719-05.jpg?v=1721356385"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-sujihiki-270-300-mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Sujihiki 270\/300 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e270 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e300 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e163 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e193 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e409 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e445 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e264 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e296 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e37 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e39 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: Blue 2 core with soft iron clad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: HRC 62-63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Design: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S teak handle with black horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi is the little brother of the well-known Tanryusen line. Offering the same profile, same grind, same steel, except the forging cloud of the Tanryusen. Same as Tanryusen, this Blue 2 Kasumi line is forged \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby Toru Tamura (田村 徹) and sharpened by Naohito Myojin (明神 直人)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e======\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaohito Myojin (明神 直人) is a young sharpener based in Kochi prefecture. While his workshop Myojin Riki Seisakusho is probably not as famous as the established brands from Sakai and Echizen, he is the sharpener behind some of the very famous knife lines in the industry; notable the Tetsujin brand and the 'Fujiyama' line by Konosuke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"270 mm","offer_id":44083415875805,"sku":"TS-B2SANMAI-SU270","price":629.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300 mm","offer_id":44083415908573,"sku":"TS-B2SANMAI-SU300","price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC09245.jpg?v=1695000718"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue-2-kasumi-k-tip-gyuto-225-255mm","title":"Nakagawa Blue 2 Kasumi K-tip Gyuto 225\/255 mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e225 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e255 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e168 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e203 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e211 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e242 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e49 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: Blue 2 with soft iron clad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: HRC 62-63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Octagonal Teak Handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro by Nakagawa. The blue 2 kasumi line is a beautiful representation of the classic Sakai wide bevel knives that is very thin behind the edge, with excellent heat treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====================\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the retirement of legendary master craftsman Kenichi Shiraki, Nakagawa-san, as Shiraki-san's disciple for almost 20 years, is heading the Shiraki Hamono (now as Nakagawa Hamono). In fact, many of Shiraki-san's works including honyaki in the last 5 or more years were done by Nakagawa-san. Nakagawa-san is also forging knives for some top tier lines from Sakai retailers, namely Sakai Kikumori, Sakai Jikko, and some other brands. After the success of bringing in Nakagawa-san's popular wide-bevel Ginsan line, we are now proud to offer his professional single bevel line - Blue1 yaganiba with beautifully finished spine and choil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"225 mm","offer_id":44204256919773,"sku":"NK-BLUE2KS-KGY225","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"255 mm","offer_id":44204256952541,"sku":"NK-BLUE2KS-KGY226","price":559.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue2KasumiK-tipGyuto225mmE.jpg?v=1698140645"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue-2-kasumi-gyuto-225-255mm","title":"Nakagawa Blue 2 Kasumi Wide-bevel Gyuto 225\/255 mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e225 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e255 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e213 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e242 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e52 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: Blue 2 with soft iron clad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: HRC 62-63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Octagonal Teak Handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro by Nakagawa. The blue 2 kasumi line is a beautiful representation of the classic Sakai wide bevel knives that is very thin behind the edge, with excellent heat treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====================\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the retirement of legendary master craftsman Kenichi Shiraki, Nakagawa-san, as Shiraki-san's disciple for almost 20 years, is heading the Shiraki Hamono (now as Nakagawa Hamono). In fact, many of Shiraki-san's works including honyaki in the last 5 or more years were done by Nakagawa-san. Nakagawa-san is also forging knives for some top tier lines from Sakai retailers, namely Sakai Kikumori, Sakai Jikko, and some other brands. After the success of bringing in Nakagawa-san's popular wide-bevel Ginsan line, we are now proud to offer his professional single bevel line - Blue1 yaganiba with beautifully finished spine and choil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"225 mm","offer_id":44204217729245,"sku":"NK-BLUE2KS-GY225","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"255 mm","offer_id":44204217762013,"sku":"NK-BLUE2KS-GY255","price":559.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue2KasumiGyuto225mmA.jpg?v=1698140746"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-sujihiki-210mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Sujihiki 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Sujihiki 210mm is a double-bevel slicer forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise protein carving. This 213mm edge length knife features Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel at 61-63 HRC within a san-mai soft iron clad construction with a kasumi finish. As the blade is not stainless clad, the reactive carbon core requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for general slicing tasks, the slim profile reduces surface contact and friction when portioning meat or slicing terrines. The blade measures 2.6mm at the heel, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip, and weighs 123g. An octagonal teak handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a durable grip for this double-bevel geometry. Produced in Tosa by Myojin Riki, this knife represents a collaboration where forging and finishing are completed under one roof, utilising the workshop's established grinding expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44201116434653,"sku":"TS-B2SANMAI-SU210","price":469.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2KasumiSujihiki210mmD.jpg?v=1698140272"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-k-tip-petty-165mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi K-tip Petty 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi K-tip Petty 165mm by Myojin Riki is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise in-hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin in Tosa, this blade features Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel with a soft iron clad san-mai construction and kasumi finish. The K-tip profile provides a thinner, sharper point for picking and slicing garnishes, while the flatter edge supports controlled peeling tasks when held directly in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants. As a reactive carbon steel blade without stainless cladding, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The octagonal teak handle with black buffalo horn ferrule pairs with a 61g total weight and 2.3mm spine thickness at the heel. This geometry yields a thin behind-the-edge grind characteristic of the Tetsujin line, supporting detailed cutting performance across general purpose kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44218096320733,"sku":"TS-B2SANMAI-PT165","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2KasumiK-tipPetty165mmE.jpg?v=1698627745"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-santoku-180mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking high-carbon cutting performance. This 180mm santoku features Hitachi Blue 2 steel with a soft iron clad san-mai construction and kasumi finish, measuring 47mm tall at the heel with a spine thickness of 3.2mm tapering to 0.7mm near the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 carbon steel achieves 61-63 HRC and requires immediate drying after use to prevent oxidation due to the reactive soft iron cladding. The blade geometry is thin behind the edge, supporting precise slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks common to the santoku profile. Weighing 148g, this knife pairs the blade with an octagonal teak handle and black buffalo horn ferrule for a traditional Japanese grip. Myojin Riki produces this Tetsujin line in Tosa, combining forging and finishing under one roof to deliver the specific grind characteristics associated with Naohito Myojin's sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44218096386269,"sku":"TS-B2SANMAI-ST180","price":449.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2KasumiSantoku180mmD.jpg?v=1698627782"},{"product_id":"nigara-anmon-troll-killer-blue-steel-damascus-gyuto-240mm","title":"Nigara Troll Killer \"Onikoroshi\" Aogami #2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigara Anmon Troll Killer Blue Steel Damascus Kirisuke Gyuto 240mm with K\u0026amp;S D shaped Snakewood Handle and wenge saya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne stock only. You get what you see. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e239 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e235 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e55 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 2.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue 2 with Iron Clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC\u003c\/strong\u003e: 63-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: K\u0026amp;S Octagonal Corian Handle with Triple Metal Spacer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====================================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Knives and Stones is proud to bring you Nigara Knife, a boutique knife house based in the beautiful north eastern prefecture of Aomori. With over 350 years of knife making history, and their remote location, Nigara has developed some incredibly unique forging techniques and designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Damascus pattern is one of the most sophisticated patterns that I have seen from Japan makers, and it is called “Anmon”, which translate to \"dark figure\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/P1030082_1024x1024.jpg?v=1595826723\" alt=\"Nigara Damascus\"\u003eWe will gradually receive more stocks in the future and I will have more to say about them in my podcasts, but in the meantime, it is truly exciting to welcome another knife maker joins the K\u0026amp;S family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44304615866589,"sku":"NIGA_B2TK_GY240_SP3","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraTrollKillerBlue2DamascusGyuto240mmE.jpg?v=1701000159"},{"product_id":"copy-of-muneishi-kumokage-blue-2-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210-240-mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all LOVE Shigeki Tanaka’s knife, light, nimble, not a laser but glides through potatoes effortlessly, with minimal stiction.  Problem is, we can never get enough of them. One of the most difficult products to get is the Kurouchi line, the lead time was significant. So a few years ago, I started searching for the perfect replacement: cuts well, rustic looking, and most importantly, same unbeatable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to 2022, we finally received something from our close partner Hatsukokoro,  and man, I am stoked: this blue 2 KU line exceeded almost every aspect of expectation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hatsukokoro blue 2 line is made by the Muneishi Cutlery, which has a long history back in 1955. They heat treat their blue 2 steel to about 62 to 63 HRC which I consider is optimal  hardness for blue 2. Can't fault the grind as well, very solid cutting performance which makes this Hatsukokoro Blue 2 line a perfect knife for anyone looking to get into the world of carbon knife or for experienced users that just loves the cutting feel of carbon steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight (g): 190g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTip to Heel Length (mm): 213\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel (mm): 47mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \/ Mid \/ 1cm from Tip (mm): 3.5 \/ 2.5 \/ 0.9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue 2 Damascus KU Finish Iron Clad\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: HRC 62-63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctagonal Black Chacate Handle (Black Chacate is a hardwood timber with 1.0+ density from Africa. It is closely related to ebony. Black Chacate is sometimes wrongly referred as Bubinga which is less than 1 in density)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44536611963101,"sku":"MUNE_B2KK_GY210BC","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2783.jpg?v=1772684906"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-gyuto-210mm","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Gyuto 210mm by Myojin Riki is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel performance in a kasumi finish. Forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin in Tosa, this blade features san-mai soft iron clad construction that requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The reactive carbon steel core offers high edge retention and ease of sharpening, suited to users comfortable maintaining non-stainless cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto measures 210mm with an octagonal ebony handle and weighs between 170g and 190g. The blade geometry is thin behind the edge, supporting precise slicing, mincing, and chopping tasks across vegetables and proteins. As part of the Tetsujin line, it represents a collaboration where forging and finishing occur under one roof at the Myojin Riki workshop. The kasumi surface finish distinguishes this series within the maker's range, pairing functional grinding with traditional aesthetics for general-purpose kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44641012515037,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KTM_GY210EB","price":519.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2KasumiGyuto210mmC.jpg?v=1709790759"},{"product_id":"tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-sujihiki-210mm-ebony-handle","title":"Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Sujihiki 210mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi Sujihiki 210mm is a double-bevel slicer forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Naohito Myojin, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring a dedicated protein knife. This 210mm blade features a Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel core with san-mai soft iron clad construction and a kasumi finish. The slim profile reduces surface contact during slicing tasks, making it suitable for carving proteins, portioning large cuts of meat, and slicing terrines with reduced friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As this knife has reactive soft iron cladding rather than stainless cladding, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The blade measures 2.6mm at the heel, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip, and weighs 123g. An octagonal ebony handle provides a traditional Japanese grip with a subtle taper. 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The 240mm blade length provides balanced cutting reach for slicing terrines, patés, and portioning large meat cuts, while the slim profile reduces surface contact and friction during draw cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants. As a reactive carbon steel blade without stainless cladding, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The octagonal ebony handle offers a tapered geometric grip and pairs with a blade measuring 2.4mm at the spine heel, tapering to 0.6mm at the tip. Weighing 161g with thin geometry behind the edge, this sujihiki suits users who prioritise cutting performance and traditional carbon steel care routines in a dedicated slicing tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44641171800285,"sku":"TS-B2SANMAI-SU240EB","price":539.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TetsujinBlue2KasumiSujihiki240mmE.jpg?v=1709800003"},{"product_id":"katsushige-anryu-blue-2-santoku-175mm-stainless-clad-ebony","title":"Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Bunka 175mm Stainless Clad Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Bunka 175mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for users seeking a pointed profile with Aogami #2 carbon steel performance. Forged by Anryu Hamono in Echizen, this 175mm blade features a double bevel and san-mai stainless clad construction around a Blue 2 core. The Bunka profile offers a straighter edge and reverse tanto tip suited for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats, while the tsuchime hammered finish distinguishes the blade surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that support edge retention and toughness. This carbon steel core requires standard care to prevent rust despite the protective stainless cladding. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip and weighs 177g total. With a 48mm heel height and spine measuring 4.7mm at the heel tapering to 0.6mm at the tip, this knife presents specific geometry for precision tasks. Anryu Hamono has operated since 1873 and continues five generations of Echizen forging traditions under current head Takumi Ikeda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anryu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44654931837149,"sku":"ANRY_B2TS_BK175EB","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/AnryuBlue2TsuchimeStainlessCladBunka175mmD.jpg?v=1710156029"},{"product_id":"katsushige-anryu-blue-2-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-stainless-clad-ebony","title":"Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Stainless Clad Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for home cooks and students seeking a compact blade with an octagonal ebony handle. Forged by Anryu Hamono in Echizen, this santoku features a double bevel geometry suited to slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks. The 170mm profile offers a less aggressive tip and controllable chopping action, while the tsuchime hammered finish distinguishes the hand-forged construction from standard production knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core steel is Hitachi Blue 2 carbon, hardened to 61-63 HRC within a san-mai stainless clad structure that simplifies maintenance relative to fully reactive blades. This steel composition contains tungsten and chromium additions that support edge retention and toughness during sharpening. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip, and the knife measures 48mm at the heel with a spine thickness of 4.6mm tapering to 0.7mm at the tip. 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This 180mm Bunka profile features a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating precision tasks such as julienning alongside standard slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables, fruits, and meats. The blade uses Blue 2 carbon steel hardened to 61-63 HRC, offering improved toughness and edge retention through added chromium and tungsten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is san-mai soft iron Damascus clad with a kurouchi surface finish, meaning the blade is reactive and requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The etched damascus pattern can be difficult to maintain but provides high collectability. An octagonal Black Chacate handle offers durability and fine texture, pairing with a blade that measures 3.2mm at the heel spine and weighs 157g. This configuration suits users who value traditional hand-forged aesthetics and are prepared to care for non-stainless cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667382001885,"sku":"HS-KUKS-B2KU-BK180","price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Hatsukokoro_Kumokage_Blue_2_Kurouchi_Damascus_Bunka_180mm-20240907-01.jpg?v=1725679739"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/steel-collection-for-blue-2-aogami-2.oembed?page=10","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}