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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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It’s not hard to see why the top end knives from Nenox find their way into some of the best kitchens in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNenox Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nenox-nenohi-knives\"\u003eNenox\u003c\/a\u003e brand was born in 1993 due the demand for stainless steel western style blades in Japan. At that time Tokyo chefs were using European made stainless blades but complained about a lack of sharpness compared to carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of designing, repeated testing of shape, steel type and sharpening Nenohi brought their first western style knives to market under the brand Nenox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNenox is committed to the philosophy of continual improvement, innovation, attention to detail and securing top quality materials. 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This is the traditional method of setting Sakai blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe actual length of the cutting edge is noted under \"blade length\" in the chart below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetty - Utility Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40gm\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\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\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanmai - stainless clad\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":48255436718339,"sku":"KOGS150PE-KL","price":180.76,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/konosuke-GS-khii-laurel-petty-150.jpg?v=1779795429"},{"product_id":"makoto-damascus-135mm-petty","title":"Makoto Damascus 135mm Petty","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMakoto Petty 135mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and light petty for accurate tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMakoto Damascus Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakoto Kurosaki is the older brother of Yu Kurosaki. He is a sharpener by trade and after trading in his previous career making traditional Japanese harvesting sickles, makes knives under is own 'Makoto' brand. His sickles were legendary and his knives have a fast following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakoto-san has worked his way through the VG series of steel and has settled on rare VG7 as his steel of choice. Subtle layers of damascus are graduated down to a cutting edge in a hamaguri (clamshell) style to create a fine cutting edge. These blades are thinner than most so a little care is needed when using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a lover of sharp knives and all of the responsibility that comes with ownership, these knives will definitely put a smile on your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles are a simple, understated ebony with no bolster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare VG7 steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble hamaguri grind for left\/right handers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese style \"wa\" handles in ebony wood for secure grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrictly limited production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"95%\" summary=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82gm\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\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\u003e62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG7 clad in stainless\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":48339486834947,"sku":"MADA135PE","price":244.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/makoto-damascus-135-petty.jpg?v=1780737948"},{"product_id":"hado-sumi-w2-240-gyuto","title":"Hado Sumi W2 240 Gyuto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHado White Carbon Steel 240 Gyuto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall carbon steel gyuto with thin edge geometry and excellent cutting performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSumi W2 Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series is forged by Tanaka-san, which tells you it's not something that rolled off a production line between a toaster and a microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the edge it's impressively thin, with a slight hollow grind that helps it move through vegetables, meat and herbs with remarkably little effort. The knife doesn't so much force its way through food as politely part it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of it is White #2 carbon steel clad in soft iron and finished with a traditional kasumi polish. It's the sort of steel that rewards a bit of care. Leave it wet and it'll complain. Look after it however, and it'll take an edge that's sharp enough to make most factory knives feel as though they're being a bit lazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toasted oak handle suits the blade perfectly. Simple, comfortable and free from unnecessary drama, it feels like a tool rather than an ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe blade is carbon steel clad in iron and can rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend applying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\" title=\"Camellia Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend buying some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/rust-clean\" title=\"Rust Clean\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erust clean\u003c\/a\u003e, just in case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethese blades have a thin edge and are not for heavy handed cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHado Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHado knives are produced by Fukui Co., Ltd. in the historic knife making town of Sakai, Osaka and have quickly gained a cult following among those in the know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Sakai based workshop houses a team of sharpeners who believe knife making is about more than achieving exceptional sharpness; it is about expressing individuality, dedication, and passion through their work. Each artisan contributes their unique skills and character, pouring their soul into every blade they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife that offers more than outstanding performance. Beyond its cutting ability, each Hado knife is designed to resonate with its user, to experience craftsmanship of the hands that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS: Hado knives have some of the most beautiful packaging in the Japanese knife industry, making them a very gift-able option.\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\u003e232mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e385mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e182g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6mm tapered\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\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e62(+1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApprox 51mm\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":48340436320515,"sku":"HASUW2240GY","price":536.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/hado-sumi-w2-240-gyuto.jpg?v=1780746852"},{"product_id":"hado-sumi-w2-180-bunka","title":"Hado Sumi W2 180 Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHado White Carbon Steel 180 Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precision-focused bunka made with white #2 carbon steel with a fine k-tip for detailed prep work and exceptional control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSumi W2 Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series is forged by Tanaka-san, which tells you it's not something that rolled off a production line between a toaster and a microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the edge it's impressively thin, with a slight hollow grind that helps it move through vegetables, meat and herbs with remarkably little effort. The knife doesn't so much force its way through food as politely part it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of it is White #2 carbon steel clad in soft iron and finished with a traditional kasumi polish. It's the sort of steel that rewards a bit of care. Leave it wet and it'll complain. Look after it however, and it'll take an edge that's sharp enough to make most factory knives feel as though they're being a bit lazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toasted oak handle suits the blade perfectly. Simple, comfortable and free from unnecessary drama, it feels like a tool rather than an ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe blade is carbon steel clad in iron and can rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend applying \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Camellia Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend buying some \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rust Clean\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/rust-clean\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erust clean\u003c\/a\u003e, just in case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethese blades have a thin edge and are not for heavy handed cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHado Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHado knives are produced by Fukui Co., Ltd. in the historic knife making town Sakai, Osaka and have quickly gained a cult following among those in the know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Sakai based workshop houses a team of sharpeners who believe knife making is about more than achieving exceptional sharpness; it is about expressing individuality, dedication, and passion through their work. Each artisan contributes their unique skills and character, pouring their soul into every blade they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife that offers more than outstanding performance. Beyond its cutting ability, each Hado knife is designed to resonate with its user, to experience craftsmanship of the hands that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS: Hado knives have some of the most beautiful packaging in the Japanese knife industry, making them a very gift-able option.\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\u003eBunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e166mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e316mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3mm tapered\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\u003e62(+1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhite 2\u003c\/span\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\u003eRyoba, V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApprox 49mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48340450836739,"sku":"HASUW2180BU","price":446.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/hado-sumi-w2-180-bunka.jpg?v=1780747553"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-brass-r2-165mm-santoku","title":"Kurosaki Brass R2 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003e165 Santoku By Kurosaki\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like your santoku thin and sharp, look no further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKurosaki Brass Handle Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're far more than just good-looking. The blade is incredibly thin, ultra sharp, and the subtly hollow 50\/50 grind glides through food with almost no effort. Meanwhile, the ebony handle and twin brass bolsters give it a reassuring weight and a feeling of complete control in the hand. This isn't a brute-force workhorse—it's a precision instrument, built for clean, deliberate cuts that make you look better than you probably are. And those antique-style brass end caps? They'll only get better with age, picking up the sort of character that can't be faked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKurosaki Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are knife makers. There are great knife makers. And then there's Yu Kurosaki, who looked at centuries of Japanese tradition and thought, \"Right... let's see how much further we can take this.\" The result is some of the most striking kitchen knives you'll ever see—bold, beautifully finished, and made with an almost obsessive attention to detail. He started forging as a teenager, spent 12 years training under master blacksmith Hiroshi Kato, and opened his own forge in 2014. 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