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The blade is made from totally respectable AUS8 stainless steel enhanced with molybdenum and vanadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transition from blade to handle is totally seamless. The sculptured ergonomic handles are made from black pakkawood, perfectly milled and attached to a full tang with strong rivits. The Zanmai signature heel plate gives this budget series a luxurious feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMCUSTA Zanmai Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCUSTA company motto is \"Always Pioneers\". Unlike other knife manufacturers in Japan MCUSTA employ methods such as laser cutting and CNC milling to create knives that are consistently superior. 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The flatter blade profile is excellent for vegetable prep and the nice broad blade makes it easy to transfer ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZanmai Type R Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR2 powder steel with even better edge retention than other stainless steels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculpted red pakkawood handle design, Mcusta excel in producing innovative and detailed handles not seen anywhere around the world. These handles suit those who like larger handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin symmetrical grind for left and right handers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal bolster with softened rounded edges for extra comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMCUSTA Zanmai Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCUSTA company motto is \"Always Pioneers\". 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Practical? Not exactly. Sexy? Yes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Ishi X Yoshikane Knife Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the final cellar release of this series from the Kuro Kuma collaboration with Yoshikane Hamono. And like all the best things in life it isn't coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you'll notice is the Ishi or pebble finish. Every single scallop was hammered meticulously by Yamamoto san himself. Not stamped, actually done by hand. Very time consuming work, which is probably why he's stopped doing it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is shirogami #2 steel, forged and double-quenched for even hardness. The forging itself is classic Yoshikane: thick enough at the spine to inspire confidence, but with a dramatic distal taper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the edge. Out of the box, it's alarmingly sharp. The sort of sharp that turns onions into transparent sheets and reminds you, rather abruptly, that fingertips are made of softer material than steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a knife for hacking through chicken bones, splitting pumpkins, or engaging in culinary acts of vandalism. The grind is thin and exquisitely refined. It wants precision. It wants finesse. It wants clean, effortless cuts that leave ingredients wondering what happened. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnd yes, if you do something dumb, you will chip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive pebble stone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeriously sharp straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer forged shirogami carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClad in stainless steel for easy care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs all knives are handmade the pattern will vary from blade to blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian made jarrah handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Yoshikane Hamono\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 1919, when the world was a rather noisier place, a blacksmith named Kinkichi Yoshida set up shop in the small corner of Sanjo known as Shimotajima. 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For more than 100 years, the company has stubbornly ignored the modern obsession with shortcuts, continuing to forge knives much as its founders did: one at a time, by hand, with traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result isn't simply a knife. It's a century-old piece of Sanjo's blacksmithing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Over time a natural patina will form on the exposed edge of carbon steel. The edge will change colour. This is the nature of carbon steel. For maintenance we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rust-clean\"\u003erust cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. 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It looks like a knife that's earned its place in the kitchen, with just enough attitude to stand out without trying too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest of all, it's as practical as it is handsome. Crafted from stainless molybdenum vanadium steel with a 50:50 V bevel, the Okimoto Saba knife is refreshingly low maintenance. It sharpens easily, holds its edge impressively well for it's price and shrugs off the demands of everyday cooking. It's the sort of knife you'll reach for every night, not because you have to, but because all of your old kit suddenly feels second best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love perfect fit and finish buy the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcusta-zanmai-hammer\"\u003eMcusta Zanmai Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e knives instead, but like all our Okimoto series, these are excellent value for money. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOkimoto Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the legendary drinking samurai from the Mori clan, Okimoto knives are no nonsense workhorses that will leave a few dollars in your wallet for your next bottle of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sakeshop.com.au\/\"\u003eJapanese Sake\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSantoku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoba V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3017734160424,"sku":"OKSA180SA","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/okimoto-saba-180-santoku-knife.jpg?v=1765336888"},{"product_id":"kuro-kuma-ishi-180mm-santoku","title":"Kuro Kuma Ishi 180mm Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Ishi 180mm Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stylish razor sharp santoku that shows some of the heritage of this style of blade. If you travel back in knife history before santoku there was as style of blade with a pointed tip called the bunka-bocho. The pointy tip of the bunka was considered too aggressive in some western markets so a clever chappy redesigned the good old bunka with a rounded tip and coined the phrase santoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Ishi X Yoshikane Knife Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the final cellar release of this series from the Kuro Kuma collaboration with Yoshikane Hamono. And like all the best things in life it isn't coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you'll notice is the Ishi or pebble finish. Every single scallop was hammered meticulously by Yamamoto san himself. Not stamped, actually done by hand. Very time consuming work, which is probably why he's stopped doing it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is shirogami #2 steel, forged and double-quenched for even hardness. The forging itself is classic Yoshikane: thick enough at the spine to inspire confidence, but with a dramatic distal taper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the edge. Out of the box, it's alarmingly sharp. The sort of sharp that turns onions into transparent sheets and reminds you, rather abruptly, that fingertips are made of softer material than steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a knife for hacking through chicken bones, splitting pumpkins, or engaging in culinary acts of vandalism. The grind is thin and exquisitely refined. It wants precision. It wants finesse. It wants clean, effortless cuts that leave ingredients wondering what happened. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnd yes, if you do something dumb, you will chip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive pebble stone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeriously sharp straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer forged shirogami carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClad in stainless steel for easy care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs all knives are handmade the pattern will vary from blade to blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian made jarrah handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Yoshikane Hamono\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 1919, when the world was a rather noisier place, a blacksmith named Kinkichi Yoshida set up shop in the small corner of Sanjo known as Shimotajima. Armed with fire, steel, and what was almost certainly a stubborn refusal to do things the easy way, he founded what would become Yoshikane Cutlery Manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward more than a century and the forge is still roaring. The business is now in the hands of its fourth-generation custodian, Kazuomi Yamamoto, proving that some traditions survive far longer than governments, fashions, and most Italian sports cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company calls Sanjo City home. It's a place where metalworking isn't merely an industry; it's practically a religion. For generations, blacksmiths here forged blades and carpentry tools while merchants carried their reputation from a small provincial town to every corner of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in the middle of all this sits Yoshikane. For more than 100 years, the company has stubbornly ignored the modern obsession with shortcuts, continuing to forge knives much as its founders did: one at a time, by hand, with traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result isn't simply a knife. It's a century-old piece of Sanjo's blacksmithing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Over time a natural patina will form on the exposed edge of carbon steel. The edge will change colour. This is the nature of carbon steel. For maintenance we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rust-clean\"\u003erust cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. Read the Care Instructions tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Kuro Kuma Ishi to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSantoku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003estainless clad, white 2 carbon core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12218483605620,"sku":"KKIS180SA","price":468.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/kurokuma-ishi-180-santoku-knife-japan.jpg?v=1782029592"},{"product_id":"takamura-tsuchime-180mm-gyuto","title":"Takamura Tsuchime 180mm Gyuto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakamura Tsuchime 180mm Gyuto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakamura knives have a reputation for being sharp, rare, highly sought after and very expensive. The Tsuchime Gyuto ticks three of those boxes but at a more approachable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTsuchime Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tsuchime series carries the same pedigree as the R2 lines of Takamura but using VG10 steel and a less complex grind to keep the price down. The unique hammer mark texture gives the range personality and the hardness of around 61 HRC makes for easier resharpening than its more senior siblings. A stainless steel knife made for left or right handed use with a 50:50 V bevel. A great bench series for service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGyuto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13587395018848,"sku":"TKTS-GY280","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/takamura-tsuchime-180-gyuto-chef-knife-japan.jpg?v=1782025217"},{"product_id":"mcusta-zanmai-damascus-chopper-180mm","title":"MCUSTA Zanmai Damascus Chopper 180mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e180mm Chopper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the comfort of the Mcusta Hexagon series handle with the beauty of a damascus stainless steel blade, Mcusta have created their very first Chuka Bocho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Asian chefs (and a few western chefs in the know) use this style of chopper as a multipurpose knife, instead of a gyuto. A thin, sharp blade and additional weight slices and dices with minimal effort. Extra height gives acres of knuckle clearance and allows ease of cutting taller foods. And there is slight curve in the blade that allows for a small rocking motion when called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thin style of chopper suitable for fine slicing as well as all the dicing and mincing your heart desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this chopper is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to cut through bones. If this is what you are after, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chopper\/products\/hk-heavy-duty-chopper-carbon-steel\" title=\"HK Chopper\"\u003eHK chopper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMcusta Zanmai Damascus Chopper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened VG10 \/ damascus steel is attached to a rounded hexagonal handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured handle - if you're hands are wet it's still a good grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cutting performance is smooth and accurate with a double hamaguri edge grind for superior sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nickel silver is softened with rounded edges for comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with the same attention to detail as all MCUSTA Zanmai knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"Chuka Bocho\" style knife will become a firm favourite in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMCUSTA Zanmai Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCUSTA company motto is \"Always Pioneers\". Unlike other knife manufacturers in Japan MCUSTA employ methods such as laser cutting and CNC milling to create knives that are consistently superior. MCUSTA use a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern day technology to create blades that are both beautiful in use and aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong pin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 double hamaguri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19855829762144,"sku":"MCZCB-2001D","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/products\/mcusta-damascus-chopper-180mm.jpg?v=1563158157"},{"product_id":"okimoto-fugu-180mm-gyuto","title":"Okimoto Fugu 180mm Gyuto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOkimoto Fugu 180mm Gyuto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat value multipurpose Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOkimoto Fugu Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive hammer mark pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePakkawood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough assembly, non-perfect finish. Please see photos showing examples of imperfections such as non-flush construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery sharp out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese budget production knives are quite roughly finished, but for the price they are fantastic cutters and sharper than you'd expect for a knife in this price bracket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a budget series with a smoother fit and finish we recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcusta-zanmai-hachi\"\u003eMcusta Hachi\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOkimoto Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the legendary drinking samurai from the Mori clan, Okimoto knives are no nonsense workhorses that will leave a few dollars in your wallet for your next bottle of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sakeshop.com.au\/\"\u003eJapanese Sake\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGyuto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoba V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32081470455904,"sku":"OKFU180GY","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/okimoto-fugu-180-gyuto-japanese-knife.jpg?v=1764927742"},{"product_id":"kanetsune-namishibuki-180mm-santoku","title":"Kanetsune Namishibuki 180mm Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNamishibuki Santoku - 180mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical and beautiful damascus santoku by Kanetsune. 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The blade is created from a single solid layer of VG10 steel and matched to a traditionally shaped handle made from durable pakkawood. The thin, sharp blades give a silky cutting experience especially when using more of a slicing style action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra attention has been given to maximise sharpness and cutting precision with this Ichizu santoku knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gorgeous octagonal pakkawood handle gives a secure grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent choice for those who enjoy an accurate cutting experience. 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Hammer forged from new generation steel by TSS that builds on the famous VG10 that has been a mainstay for Japanese knives over 20 years or more. VG10W adds tungsten (W) to the already reliable recipe of VG10. This disperses fine and hard carbides throughout the steel and improves both wear resistance and ease of sharpening. According to the steel-works this new material has 20% higher durability and strength over VG10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course Saji san is one of the first knifemakers to get his hands on VG10W to create Yuuyake (translating as afterglow of sunset). Saji san has created a flowing suminagashi pattern intertwined with layers of copper and brass. 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This is all finished with an aged cowbone handle (sorry no vegan option).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison to Saji san's infamous R2 Ironwood series, the Yuuyake blades are thinner behind the edge with keener sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxurious knife with veins of copper and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fit and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid cowbone handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore of stainless VG10W steel - with added tungsten for higher durability and  performance; clad in layers of stainless steel, copper and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind make these knives suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the knives are handmade each knife is individual and the pattern and handle will vary from blade to blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Saji Uchihamono\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakeshi Saji is more than a master blacksmith. He's one of the founding legends of Japanese custom knife making. The third generation of the Saji Uchihamono workshop in Echizen, Saji-san helped transform an age-old blacksmithing tradition into something altogether more ambitious. At a time when Japanese knives were largely defined by function and tradition, he dared to think differently. Bold designs, outrageous Damascus finishes and an almost rebellious approach to craftsmanship. He wasn't simply make knives; he was creating an entirely new direction for Japanese cutlery, inspiring a generation of makers who followed. In an industry full of talented blacksmiths, Saji-san is one of the originals. A genuine trailblazer whose influence can be seen across the industry today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe baton has passed to Kazuo Nomura, and it's difficult to imagine better hands. Saji-san's son-in-law, Nomura is no mere successor riding on the family name. He's an exceptionally talented blacksmith in his own right, having spent decades learning alongside one of the greats while forging a reputation of his own. He has the skills, experience and bloody-minded dedication to keep the Saji workshop at the top of its game. This isn't simply a legacy being preserved; it's a new generation taking the reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"95%\" align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGyuto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e182mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10w, copper, brass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44308431831299,"sku":"SAYU180GY","price":858.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/saji-yuuyake-180mm-gyuto.jpg?v=1697881955"},{"product_id":"hachido-kaede-180mm-santoku","title":"Hachido Kaede 180mm Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003e180mm Kaede Santoku Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDice and chop your ingredients with precision, and elevate your cooking game to a whole new level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKaede Series\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh end mirror finish damascus is matched with the solid feel of full tang western handles. 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The steel is hardened to a sensible HRC of 63-64 (lower than the maximum HRC 67 for this steel) for ease of use and less brittleness than the majority ZDP knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElite durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior long lasting sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic rare Japanese super steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill handle a wide range of tasks with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite having a whopping 20% chromium content, the edge may form a grey patina with use. This is purely a function of the low chromium to carbon ratio. The patina can be easily removed with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-rust-cleaners\"\u003erust cleaner or a rust eraser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHachido Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHachido – Eight Paths in Japanese, has a root of the Ancient Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold path. In terms of Hachido knives it refers to The Steel, The Quench, The Sharpening, The Polish, The Fit, The Finish, The Feel and The Cut. 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Same rugged good looks, same solid feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOkimoto Saba Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our fan favourites, the Saba has real presence and the sort of reassuring weight that tells you it means business, not a delicate ornament that's terrified of a butternut pumpkin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rugged hammered finish adds to the appeal. It looks like a knife that's earned its place in the kitchen, with just enough attitude to stand out without trying too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest of all, it's as practical as it is handsome. Crafted from stainless molybdenum vanadium steel with a 50:50 V bevel, the Okimoto Saba knife is refreshingly low maintenance. It sharpens easily, holds its edge impressively well for it's price and shrugs off the demands of everyday cooking. It's the sort of knife you'll reach for every night, not because you have to, but because all of your old kit suddenly feels second best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love perfect fit and finish buy the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcusta-zanmai-hammer\"\u003eMcusta Zanmai Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e knives instead, but like all our Okimoto series, these are excellent value for money. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOkimoto Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the legendary drinking samurai from the Mori clan, Okimoto knives are no nonsense workhorses that will leave a few dollars in your wallet for your next bottle of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sakeshop.com.au\/\"\u003eJapanese Sake\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSantoku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoba V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47490534539523,"sku":"OKSAB180SAR","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/okimoto-saba-red-180-santoku-a.jpg?v=1789810716"},{"product_id":"saji-sapphire-180mm-santoku","title":"Saji Sapphire 180mm Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaji Custom 180mm Santoku for Chef's Armoury\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful santoku by Takeshi Saji is simply stunning.  Once you start chopping with this you won't want to put it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSapphire Pine Handle - 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To better complement the quality and character of Sakai’s forging, we commissioned a hefty wenge handle — a fitting match for a knife that is as unapologetic in its construction as it is in its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a carbon steel knife and can rust if not kept clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWenge handle with blonde pakkawood bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore of White #1 carbon steel, clad in matt black iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the handle is natural wood, colour and grain of wood will vary from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel blades will change colour and tarnish over time. 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To better complement the quality and character of Sakai’s forging, we commissioned a hefty wenge handle — a fitting match for a knife that is as unapologetic in its construction as it is in its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a carbon steel knife and can rust if not kept clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWenge handle with blonde pakkawood bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore of White #1 carbon steel, clad in matt black iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the handle is natural wood, colour and grain of wood will vary from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel blades will change colour and tarnish over time. 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