{"title":"Masashi Yamamoto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected blacksmith from the city of Sanjo in Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"masashi-aogami-1-petty-140mm","title":"Masashi Petty Aogami #1","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtility knife with a 13.5 cm long blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami#1 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 64-65 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with smooth finish.\u003cbr\u003eEdge length: 138 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 29 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at heel: 3 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at mid-blade: 1.2 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 74 grams\u003cbr\u003eOctagonal zebrano handle with buffalo horn bolster.\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 of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a balanced tapering, and the knife cuts exceptionally finely. The blades have a generous height, and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the Aogami#1 steel core is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who want to polish it to a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very distinct cuts, but the knife has difficulty handling a rocking cutting technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a really fine and high-performance knife that we highly recommend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feel free to read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Carbon steel is not stainless! Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. The carbon steel will develop a patina of various tones over time. This is completely normal but can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58128055894364,"sku":"ZEB-BPS1-PT135","price":1596.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/BLUE1_Masashi_PT.jpg?v=1782203378"},{"product_id":"masashi-aogami-1-gyuto-240mm","title":"Masashi Chef's Knife Aogami #1","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef's knife, gyuto, with a 24 cm long blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami#1 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 64-65 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with a smooth finish.\u003cbr\u003eEdge length: 240 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 55 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at heel: 4.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at mid-spine: 2 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 251 grams\u003cbr\u003eOctagonal zebrano handle with buffalo horn bolster.\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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a balanced taper, and the knife cuts exceptionally well. The blades have a generous height, and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the Aogami#1 steel core is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who want to polish it to a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No extra sharpening is needed for these pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This allows for very distinct cuts, but the knife may struggle with a rocking cutting technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a truly fine and high-performance knife that we highly recommend. Feel free to read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures 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\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\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 completely normal but can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58128080961884,"sku":"ZEB-BPS1-GY240","price":2796.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/BLUE1_Masashi_GY240.jpg?v=1782204505"},{"product_id":"masashi-aogami-1-santoku-170mm","title":"Masashi Yamamoto Santoku Aogami #1","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku with a 16.5 cm blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami#1 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 64-65 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with a smooth finish. \u003cbr\u003eEdge length: 167 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 51 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at spine base: 4 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at mid-spine: 1.8 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 162 grams\u003cbr\u003eOctagonal zebrano handle with buffalo horn bolster.\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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced taper and the knife cuts exceptionally well. The blades have a generous height and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the Aogami#1 steel core is a cladding of black-oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who want to polish it to a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge comes razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething that stands out particularly in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very precise cuts, but the knife may struggle with a rocking cutting technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a truly fine and high-performance knife that we highly recommend. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\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 various tones. This is completely normal but can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58128099279196,"sku":"ZEB-BPS1-SA165","price":1836.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/BLUE1_Masashi_SAN.jpg?v=1782204768"},{"product_id":"masashi-aogami-1-nakiri-170mm","title":"Masashi Yamamoto Nakiri Aogami #1","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakiri with a 16.5 cm blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami#1 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 64-65 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with a smooth finish.\u003cbr\u003eEdge length: 167 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 52 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at heel: 4.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at mid-spine: 2 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 192 grams\u003cbr\u003eOctagonal zebrano handle with a buffalo horn bolster.\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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced tapering, and the knife cuts exceptionally well. The blades have a generous height, and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the Aogami#1 steel core is a cladding of black-oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who want to polish up a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very distinct cuts, but the knife will struggle with a rocking cutting technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a truly fine and high-performance knife that we highly recommend.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFeel free to read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\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 completely normal but can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58128129622364,"sku":"ZEB-BPS1-NAK165","price":1836.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/BLUE1_Masashi_NAK.jpg?v=1782204992"},{"product_id":"masashi-aogami-1-gyuto-210mm","title":"Masashi Yamamoto Chef's Knife Aogami #1","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef's knife, gyuto, with a 21 cm blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami#1 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 64-65 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with a smooth finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 213 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height: 52 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at heel: 3.8 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at mid-blade: 1.8 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 199 grams\u003cbr\u003eOctagonal handle in zebrano with buffalo horn bolster.\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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced taper and the knife cuts extremely finely. The blades have generous height and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the Aogami#1 steel core is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who want to polish a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor sharp because Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No extra sharpening is needed for these creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very distinct cuts, but the knife struggles with a rocking cutting technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a truly fine and high-performance knife that we highly recommend. Please read more about Masashi and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures 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\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Carbon steel is not stainless! Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. The carbon steel will eventually develop a patina in various tones. This is completely normal but can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58128131916124,"sku":"ZEB-BPS1-GY210","price":2236.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/BLUE1_Masashi_GY210.jpg?v=1782205165"},{"product_id":"masashi-shirogami-2-petty-140mm","title":"Masashi | Shirogami Petty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtility knife with a 13.5 cm long blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with a rough nashiji texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 62 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 138 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with buffalo horn bolster, oval in shape.\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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced taper and the knife cuts exceptionally well. The blades have a generous height and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the core of shirogami#2 steel is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who regularly thin the blade side and want to polish to a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No extra sharpening is needed for these creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething that is particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very distinct cuts, but the knife struggles with a rocking cutting technique.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a truly fine and high-performance knife that we highly recommend. Feel free to read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 various tones. 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":58128156492124,"sku":"MY-WP2-PT135","price":1356.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Masashi_nashiji_PT135.jpg?v=1782205347"},{"product_id":"masashi-shirogami-2-petty-150mm","title":"Masashi | Shirogami Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtility knife with a 15 cm long blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with a rough nashiji texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 66 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 153mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with a buffalo horn bolster, oval in shape. \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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced tapering, and the knife cuts exceptionally well. The blades have ample height, and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the Shirogami#2 steel core is a cladding of black-oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who continuously thin the blade side and want to polish a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these creations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very distinct cuts, but the knife finds it difficult to handle a rocking cutting technique. \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a really fine and high-performance knife that we highly recommend. Feel free to read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NOTE: Carbon steel is not stainless! Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. The carbon steel will develop a patina over time in various shades. This is perfectly 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":58128163438940,"sku":"MY-WP2-PT150","price":1356.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/masashi-shiro2-pt150-4.jpg?v=1782205663"},{"product_id":"masashi-shirogami-2-nakiri-170mm","title":"Masashi | Shirogami Nakiri","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakiri, vegetable knife, with a 16.5 cm long blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with a rough nashiji texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 54 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 166 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 167 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with buffalo horn bolster, oval in shape. \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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced taper and the knife cuts superbly. The blades have a generous height and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the Shirogami#2 steel core is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who regularly thin the blade sides and want to polish to a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No extra sharpening is needed for these pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very distinct cuts, but the knife will have difficulty handling a rocking cutting technique. \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a truly fine and high-performance knife that we warmly recommend. Please read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 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":58128172646748,"sku":"MY-WP2-NA165","price":1596.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Masashi_nashiji_NA165.jpg?v=1782205864"},{"product_id":"masashi-shirogami-2-santoku-170mm","title":"Masashi | Shirogami Santoku","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku all-purpose knife, with 16.5 cm blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with coarse nashiji texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 52 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 148 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 168 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with buffalo horn bolster, oval shape. \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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced tapering, and the knife cuts exceptionally well. The blades have a generous height, and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the shirogami#2 steel core is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who regularly thin the blade side and want to polish a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This results in very distinct cuts, but the knife struggles with a rocking cutting technique. \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a truly fine and high-performing knife that we highly recommend. Feel free to read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NOTE: 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 away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58128201154908,"sku":"MY-WP2-SA165","price":1596.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Masashi_nashiji_SA165_274a6c37-b070-423d-8333-546b2c632129.jpg?v=1782206698"},{"product_id":"masashi-shirogami-2-gyuto-210mm","title":"Masashi | Shirogami Chef's Knife 210mm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyuto, chef's knife, with 21 cm long blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with coarse nashiji texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 51 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 182 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 211 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with buffalo horn bolster, oval in shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with buffalo horn bolster, oval in shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected smith from the city of Sanjo in Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced taper and the knife cuts superbly. The blades have a generous height and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the core of shirogami#2 steel is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who continuously thin the blade side and want to polish out a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very distinct cuts, but the knife struggles with a rocking cutting technique. \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a truly fine and high-performance knife that we highly recommend. Feel free to read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NOTE: 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":58128230744412,"sku":"MY-WP2-GY210","price":1836.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Masashi_nashiji_GY210.jpg?v=1782208127"},{"product_id":"masashi-kataba-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Masashi | Sujihiki | Shirogami #2","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSujihiki, carving knife, with 27 cm long blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with coarse nashiji texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 37 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 140 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 270 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with buffalo horn bolster, oval shape. \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 forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced taper and the knife cuts superbly. The blades have generous height and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the core of shirogami#2 steel lies a cladding of black-oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who regularly thin the blade side and want to polish out a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these creations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This provides very distinct cuts, but the knife will have difficulty handling a rocking cutting technique. \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\u003e NOTE: 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":58132497203548,"sku":"MY-WP2-SJ270","price":2956.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Masashi_nashiji_SJ270.jpg?v=1782288564"},{"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-shirogami-2-gyuto-240mm","title":"Chef's Knife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyuto chef's knife with a 24 cm blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami #2 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black Kurouchi with a coarse Nashiji texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 55 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 223 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting edge length: 240 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with a buffalo-horn bolster, oval in shape. \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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-judged taper and the knife cuts superbly. The blades have generous height, and the edges are very thin and delicate. The Shirogami #2 steel core is surrounded by black-oxidized iron cladding. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, particularly for those who regularly thin the blade face and want to polish it to a beautiful Kasumi finish. The edge arrives needle-sharp because Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. These knives require no additional sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly prominent feature of Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This produces very precise cuts, but makes the knife less suitable for a rocking cutting technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made from burnt chestnut with a buffalo-horn bolster. It is oval in shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a truly excellent, high-performance knife that we warmly recommend. 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\u003e Note: 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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58782338122076,"sku":"MY-WP2-GY240","price":2396.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Masashi_nashiji_GY240.jpg?v=1787584239"},{"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\/masashi9.jpg?v=1779704884","url":"https:\/\/stage.cleancut.eu\/collections\/masashi-yamamoto-knives.oembed","provider":"Cleancut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}