{"title":"Masashi Kataba","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"masashi-shirogami-2-usuba-170mm","title":"Masashi Usuba","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsuba with a 17 cm long blade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (kataba) for right-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length tip to heel: 173 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height: 52 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at bolster: 4 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness mid-blade: 3 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 190 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Polished migaki finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected blacksmith from Sanjo, Japan. His knives are entirely hand-forged and of very high quality. This usuba is a pure display of forging artistry. The edge comes thin and absolutely razor-sharp. The flat side (uran) lies completely flat against the surface without the blade being twisted or wobbling (hineri). If one were to use terms like masterpiece and perfection, this is a very good occasion to use such grand words. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made of burnt chestnut with a buffalo horn bolster. The shape is oval. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Carbon steel is not stainless! Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, carbon steel will develop a patina in various tones. This is completely normal but can be polished off with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58132509786460,"sku":"MY-KATABA-Usuba","price":2556.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/masashi-mig-usuba3.jpg?v=1782288860"},{"product_id":"masashi-kataba-yanagiba-260mm","title":"Masashi Yanagiba","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba with a 26 cm long blade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single-bevel (kataba) for right-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length tip to heel: 260 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height: 40 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade root thickness: 5 mm\u003cbr\u003eMid-blade thickness: 3.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 215 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Polished migaki finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected blacksmith from the city of Sanjo in Japan. His knives are entirely hand-forged and are of very high quality. This usuban is a pure display of forging artistry. The edge is delivered thin and absolutely razor-sharp. The flat side (ura) lies completely flat against the surface without the blade being twisted so that it wobbles (hineri). If one were to use terms like masterpiece and perfection, this is a very good opportunity to use such strong words. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made of burnt chestnut with a buffalo horn bolster. The shape is oval. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Carbon steel is not stainless! Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, carbon steel will develop a patina in various shades. This is completely normal but can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58132529938780,"sku":"MY-KATABA-Yanagiba","price":3196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/masashi-mig-yanagi2.jpg?v=1782289806"},{"product_id":"masashi-sakimaru-takobiki-260mm-migaki-chestnut","title":"Takobiki | Migaki","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakimaru Takobiki with a 26 cm blade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (Kataba) for right-handed use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length, tip to heel: 260 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height: 36 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at heel: 4 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at the middle of the blade: 2 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 160 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami #2 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Polished Migaki finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected bladesmith from the city of Sanjo, Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of a very high standard. This Usuba is a pure display of forging craftsmanship. The edge arrives thin and absolutely razor sharp. The flat side (Ura) lies completely flat against the surface, without the blade being twisted and rocking (Hineri). If ever there were a time to use words such as masterpiece and perfection, this is it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made from burnt chestnut with a buffalo-horn bolster in a classic Japanese D shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read more about Masashi and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/masashi-yamamoto-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\"\u003esee photographs from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e in September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Carbon steel is not stainless. Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, the carbon steel will develop a patina in different tones. This is entirely normal, but it can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58782338187612,"sku":"MY-Tako-migaki-CHEST","price":3596.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/masashi-mig-tako2.jpg?v=1787584240"},{"product_id":"masashi-sakimaru-takobiki-263mm-damascus-chestnut","title":"Takobiki | Damascus","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakimaru Takobiki with a 26 cm blade and beautiful Damascus cladding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (Kataba) for right-handed use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length, tip to heel: 263 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height: 36 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at heel: 3.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at the middle of the blade: 2.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 154 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami #2 with Damascus iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected bladesmith from the city of Sanjo, Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of a very high standard. This Usuba is a pure display of forging craftsmanship. The edge arrives thin and absolutely razor sharp. The flat side (Ura) lies completely flat against the surface, without the blade being twisted and rocking (Hineri). If ever there were a time to use words such as masterpiece and perfection, this is it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made from burnt chestnut with a buffalo-horn bolster in an octagonal shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read more about Masashi and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/masashi-yamamoto-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\"\u003esee photographs from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e in September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Carbon steel is not stainless. Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, the carbon steel will develop a patina in different tones. This is entirely normal, but it can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58782338220380,"sku":"MY-Tako-DAM-CHEST","price":5196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Masashi-dam-tako5.jpg?v=1787584242"},{"product_id":"masashi-sakimaru-takobiki-253mm-damascus-ebony","title":"Takobiki | Damascus","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakimaru Takobiki with a 26 cm blade and beautiful Damascus cladding. The knife has a luxurious octagonal black-ebony handle with a light buffalo-horn bolster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (Kataba) for right-handed use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length, tip to heel: 253 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height: 36 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at heel: 4 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at the middle of the blade: 2.8 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 208 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami #2 with Damascus iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected bladesmith from the city of Sanjo, Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of a very high standard. This Usuba is a pure display of forging craftsmanship. The edge arrives thin and absolutely razor sharp. The flat side (Ura) lies completely flat against the surface, without the blade being twisted and rocking (Hineri). If ever there were a time to use words such as masterpiece and perfection, this is it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read more about Masashi and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/masashi-yamamoto-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\"\u003esee photographs from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e in September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Carbon steel is not stainless. Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, the carbon steel will develop a patina in different tones. This is entirely normal, but it can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58782338285916,"sku":"MY-Tako-DAM-EB","price":5596.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/tako-masashi-ebony-DAM-2.jpg?v=1787584243"},{"product_id":"masashi-sakimaru-takobiki-255mm-migaki-ebony","title":"Takobiki | Migaki","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakimaru Takobiki with a 26 cm blade. The knife has a luxurious octagonal black-ebony handle with a light buffalo-horn bolster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (Kataba) for right-handed use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length, tip to heel: 255 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height: 35.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at heel: 4.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at the middle of the blade: 2.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 201 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami #2 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Polished Migaki finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected bladesmith from the city of Sanjo, Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of a very high standard. This Usuba is a pure display of forging craftsmanship. The edge arrives thin and absolutely razor sharp. The flat side (Ura) lies completely flat against the surface, without the blade being twisted and rocking (Hineri). If ever there were a time to use words such as masterpiece and perfection, this is it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read more about Masashi and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/masashi-yamamoto-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\"\u003esee photographs from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e in September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Carbon steel is not stainless. Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, the carbon steel will develop a patina in different tones. This is entirely normal, but it can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58782338318684,"sku":"MY-Tako-migaki-EB","price":3996.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/tako-masashi-ebony-mig-2.jpg?v=1787584244"},{"product_id":"masashi-sakimaru-takobiki-263mm-damascus-chestnut-saya","title":"Takobiki | Damascus | Saya","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakimaru Takobiki with a 26 cm blade and beautiful Damascus cladding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Tako means octopus in Japanese, while Biki means a cut or to cut)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular knife comes with a beautiful Saya engraved with a motif of octopus tentacles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (Kataba) for right-handed use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length, tip to heel: 263 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height: 36 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at heel: 3.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at the middle of the blade: 2.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 154 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami #2 with Damascus iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected bladesmith from the city of Sanjo, Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of a very high standard. This Usuba is a pure display of forging craftsmanship. The edge arrives thin and absolutely razor sharp. The flat side (Ura) lies completely flat against the surface, without the blade being twisted and rocking (Hineri). If ever there were a time to use words such as masterpiece and perfection, this is it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made from burnt chestnut with a buffalo-horn bolster in an octagonal shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read more about Masashi and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/masashi-yamamoto-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\"\u003esee photographs from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e in September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Carbon steel is not stainless. Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, the carbon steel will develop a patina in different tones. This is entirely normal, but it can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58782338351452,"sku":"MY-Tako-DAM-CHEST-SAYA","price":5596.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/tako-saya-masashi-1.jpg?v=1787584247"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/collections\/masashi_kataba2_400x400_3408f001-268f-4b54-99af-c35d31311b22.jpg?v=1784128803","url":"https:\/\/stage.cleancut.eu\/collections\/masashi-kataba-knives.oembed","provider":"Cleancut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}