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Great fit and finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; 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\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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 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;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\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;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\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;\"\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;\"\u003e mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532234801289,"sku":"ST_TOKU_YANAGI300LEFT","price":597.08,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Sakai_Takayuki_Tokujou_Yanagiba_300mm_Lefty__77455.1546485847.1280.1280.jpg?v=1577515104"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-tokujou-mioroshi-deba-240mm-white-2-carbon-steel","title":"Sakai Takayuki Tokujou Mioroshi Deba 240mm White 2 Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Tokujou line is the best-selling Japanese knife for professionals, using white-2 steel from Yasuki. The Tokujou line is hand forged by Master Kenji Togashi, who received the Sakai Traditional Craftsman award in 1996. He is considered as one of the best bladesmiths among his peers. Great fit and finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; 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\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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e257 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e407 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;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e246 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e48 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\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e5.4 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4.0 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532235096201,"sku":"ST_TOKU_MIODEBA240","price":639.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Sakai_Takayuki_Tokujou_Mioroshi_Deba_240mm__60035.1454650155.1280.1280.jpg?v=1577515120"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-tokujou-mioroshi-deba-270mm-white-2-carbon-steel","title":"Sakai Takayuki Tokujou Mioroshi Deba 270mm White 2 Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Tokujou line is the best-selling Japanese knife for professionals, using white-2 steel from Yasuki. The Tokujou line is hand forged by Master Kenji Togashi, who received the Sakai Traditional Craftsman award in 1996. He is considered as one of the best bladesmiths among his peers. Great fit and finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; 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\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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e336 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e273 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;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e443 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e47 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\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e5.7 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4.8 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 style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532237226121,"sku":"ST_TOKU_MIODEBA270","price":849.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Sakai_Takayuki_Tokujou_Mioroshi_Deba_270mm__02553.1546485847.1280.1280.jpg?v=1577515138"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-white-3-japan-kinsei-yanagiba-270mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki White 3 Japan Kinse Yanagiba 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki Kinse White 3 Yanagiba 270mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and students requiring an authentic entry-level Japanese blade. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this 270mm yanagiba features Hitachi Yasugi White #3 carbon steel with a reactive soft iron clad nimai construction and kasumi finish. The slender profile measures 4.0mm at the heel, tapering to 1.5mm near the tip across a 260mm edge length, facilitating precise slicing of raw fish and seafood with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite #3 steel contains 0.8% carbon and rates 59-61 HRC, offering a balance between ease of sharpening and edge durability that suits those new to high-carbon cutlery. As a reactive carbon steel without stainless cladding, the blade requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust and corrosion. Weighing 178g, the knife pairs with a D-shaped ho wood handle featuring a black buffalo horn ferrule. 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The reactive carbon steel core is forge-welded in traditional nimai soft iron clad construction with a kasumi surface finish, providing the fine edge characteristics of Shirogami while remaining forgiving during use and sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis yanagiba measures 290mm from tip to heel with a 36mm heel height and weighs 200g. The spine tapers from 3.8mm at the heel to 1.5mm near the tip, supporting precise draw-cutting motions essential for sashimi preparation. White #3 steel offers easier maintenance than higher-carbon variants but remains highly reactive, requiring immediate drying after use to prevent corrosion. The D-shaped ho wood handle with black buffalo horn ferrule is pre-installed for right-hand operation and provides a lightweight, functional grip suited to extended prep work. 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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":"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. 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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. 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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. 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This gyuto profile measures 210mm in length and features san-mai stainless clad construction with a kasumi surface finish. The blade is thin behind the edge and carries a double bevel grind suited to mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinsan steel offers a fine grain structure that supports sharpness while providing stainless properties for easier care. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip and geometric profile paired with this 210mm blade. Myojin Riki produces this Tetsujin line in Tosa, where forging and finishing are completed under one roof. 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