{"product_id":"kaiden-b2-honkasumi-240-walnut-kiritsuke-with-saya","title":"Kaiden B2 Honkasumi 240 Walnut Kiritsuke with saya","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKaiden Blue 2 Kiritsuke 240mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn advanced level PRO grade slicer forged from Blue 2 carbon steel (slightly harder steel than Kaiden W2 Kiritsuke).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle is octagonal walnut with black  bolster. The Kiritsuke  comes with the magnolia saya (knife sheath).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kiritsuke\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiritsuke is a cross between a yanagiba and an usuba. An advanced kataba that can also be used for katsuramaki (rotary peeling), slicing and dicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kataba chisel edge is preferred by Japanese chefs over double bevel knives as it slices the most cleanly with minimal cell damage, keeping the produce in best condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed by the most skilled chefs, there is a steep learning curve in using a kiritsuke. Use a smooth slicing action, avoid rocking style motions and be careful not to put lateral (sideways) force on the blade as it will make it prone to chipping with the wrong cutting style. Be careful not to dig the tip into the chopping board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKaiden B2 Honkasumi Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle bevel Japanese knives from Sakai region are famous amongst chefs the world over. While there are other regions that make single bevel knives, the benchmark has always been those forged and sharpened in Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most in the know are fully aware of the hierarchy of steels (blue and white 1,2,3 etc) the differing grades of forging and sharpening finish are not so common knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough different Sakai knife houses have differing designations for the lower grades most agree that the \"Honkasumi\" name should be kept for the highest finish blades forged and sharpened by the best and most experienced tradesmen. Kaiden Honkasumi follow this tradition by presenting professional knives of the highest calibre. A highly polished \"ago\", \"uraoshi\" finish and beautiful contrast in the hagane and jigane sets the standard for our B2 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaiden B2 knives are comparable to the top of the line \u003cem\u003e\"Masamoto \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKA\u003c\/span\u003e Honkasumi\"\u003c\/em\u003e series (blue 2 \/ aoko) but with superior fit and finish, upgraded octagonal ichii wood handle and without the premium pricetag of Masamoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very fortunate to be able to present these knives to our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a single bevel knife (one sided edge) for right handed users only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly sharpen on sharpening stones. This knife should NEVER be sharpened on a honing steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the Care Instructions tab for carbon steel knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a carbon steel knife. 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