{"title":"Makoto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"new-h1\"\u003eMakoto\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"new-h2\"\u003eEchizen Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakoto is one of Fukui prefecture's top knife sharpeners and older brother to Yu Kurosaki. His original claim to fame was the Sakura SG2 series, which has been superseded by newer lines. Makoto knives are highly revered around the world with particular attention paid to outstanding edge geometry. Strictly limited production.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":349.95,"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":"makoto-damascus-165mm-santoku","title":"Makoto Damascus 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMakoto Santoku 165mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent blade for super precision cutting. Avoid tough\/strong tasks with this one.\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 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\u003e168mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152gm\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\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":48339488047363,"sku":"MADA165SA","price":389.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/makoto-damascus-165-santoku.jpg?v=1780738048"},{"product_id":"makoto-damascus-210mm-gyuto","title":"Makoto Damascus 210mm Gyuto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMakoto Chef Knife 210mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent blade for super precision cutting. Avoid tough\/strong tasks with this one.\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\u003cbr\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\u003eGyuto - Chef Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e213mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e162gm\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\u003e62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG7 clad in damascus\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":48339494011139,"sku":"MADA210GY","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/makoto-damascus-210-gyuto.jpg?v=1780738180"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/makoto\/new-additions.oembed","provider":"Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}