{"title":"Yanagiba","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kashima-kataba-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Yanagiba","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA long yanagiba with a 30 cm long blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 35 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 184 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is entirely hand-forged from Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The edge is single-bevel (right-handed) and cuts incredibly finely. The handle is made of ho wood with a bolster of black buffalo horn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKataba is the Japanese word for single-bevel knives, and the Kashima Kataba series is designed to meet the needs of a professional user looking for a reliable knife that will last for many years. We are very impressed by the knife's properties, and it is a great pleasure to be able to offer such a finely forged knife at this attractive price. A very good buy for those looking for a single-bevel knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kashima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775351529820,"sku":"MIS-300YA","price":1676.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/yanagiba300.jpg?v=1780314120"},{"product_id":"kashima-kataba-yanagiba-270mm","title":"Yanagiba","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba with a 27 cm long blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 33 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 170 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is entirely hand-forged in shirogami#2 carbon steel. The edge is single-bevel (right-handed) and cuts incredibly finely. The handle is made of ho wood with a bolster of black buffalo horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKataba is the Japanese word for single-bevel knives, and the Kashima Kataba series is designed to meet the needs of a professional user looking for a reliable knife that will last for many years. We are very impressed with the knife's qualities and it is a great pleasure to be able to offer such a finely forged knife at this attractive price. A very good buy for those looking for a single-bevel knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kashima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775351595356,"sku":"MIS-270YA","price":1356.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/yanagiba270_2.jpg?v=1780314121"},{"product_id":"nigara-hamono-yanagiba-260mm","title":"Yanagiba","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba with a 260 mm long blade. Single bevel for right-handers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami#2 with damascus cladding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Stabilized birch with white spacer. Octagonal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 223 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 38 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 260 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigara Hamono manufactures in the Japanese city of Hirosaki. The Nigara family has been producing a variety of tools, with a focus on kitchen knives, since the 17th century. This series uses the popular carbon steel Aogami#2, forged together with a beautiful damascus cladding. The handle is octagonal and made from stabilized birch with a white spacer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: This knife series has extremely thin edges made of very hard steel. They are therefore very susceptible to stress. Be extra careful when cutting so that the edge does not encounter too much resistance and get damaged. The blade needs to be wiped dry after use to prevent rust. Aogami#2 is not stainless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775359263068,"sku":"NI-YA260_AO2","price":5596.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/nigara_yanagi_dam_1.jpg?v=1780314289"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-aogami-1-yanagiba-260mm","title":"Yanagiba Montanren","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba with a 260 mm long blade (measured from tip to heel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrinder: Morihiro san\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel: Aogami #1\u003cbr\u003eCladding: Damascus iron cladding, with a \"montanren\" pattern (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 235 grams\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 260 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 34 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at bolster: 4.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at mid-blade: 3.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal, made of ebony. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single-bevel yanagiba with a \"montanren\" pattern. This means that the core steel is shaped into a wave pattern before it is forged together with the cladding. This creates a very spectacular appearance reminiscent of waves on the sea, and this technique is performed only by the most distinguished blacksmiths from Sakai. These knives are true masterpieces that rank among the absolute top tier of single-bevel knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa is undoubtedly one of the most skilled blacksmiths in Sakai, Japan. After 16 years as a blacksmith at Shiraki, Nakagawa has become 'independent' and now decides on design and production methods himself. He forges his blades using classic Japanese blacksmithing techniques, and the blade is of the highest possible quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a pleasant weight and feels perfectly balanced in the hand. 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Tetsujin is a collaboration between blacksmith Tooru Tamura and sharpener Tateo Myojin. Together they produce premium knives from Shirogami#2 carbon steel. The forging is extremely refined in classic Sakai style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a comfortable weight and feels like it’s molded to the hand. 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Tetsujin is a collaboration between blacksmith Tooru Tamura and grinder Tateo Myojin. Together they produce premium knives from Shirogami#2 carbon steel. The forging is extremely fine-grained in classic Sakai tradition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a comfortable weight and fits perfectly in the hand. The edge itself is very thin and the knife cuts exceptionally well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamura Tooru \u0026 Myojin Tateo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775361065308,"sku":"Shirasagi_KENGATA300","price":2956.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/shirasagi_kengata_300.jpg?v=1780314331"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shirasagi-yanagiba-330mm-migaki","title":"Kengata Yanagiba","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single bevel yanagiba with a kengata tip, blade length 32\u003c\/span\u003e5 mm (measured from tip to heel).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tetsujin Hamono\u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tamura Tooru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Myojin Tateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2\u003cbr\u003eCladding: Semi-polished iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 302 grams\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 325 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 40.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at bolster: 4.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eMid-spine thickness: 3.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal, made of walnut with a buffalo horn bolster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsujin Hamono is a blacksmith shop located in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Tetsujin is a collaboration between blacksmith Tooru Tamura and sharpener Tateo Myojin. Together, they produce premium knives in Shirogami#2 carbon steel. The forging is extremely fine-calibrated in classic Sakai style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a pleasant weight and fits perfectly in the hand. The edge itself is very thin, and the knife cuts fantastically well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamura Tooru \u0026 Myojin Tateo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775361163612,"sku":"Shirasagi_KENGATA330","price":3196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/shirasagi_kengata_330.jpg?v=1780314331"},{"product_id":"yauji-yoshihiro-yanagiba-260mm-walnut-pakkawood","title":"Yanagiba | Single bevel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyanagiba with a 26 cm long blade that is \u003cstrong\u003esingle-beveled\u003c\/strong\u003e for right-handed use. The knife is hand-forged with Aogami #2 carbon steel, which has a beautiful iron cladding in contrasting Damascus forging. Yauji polishes all blades to give the knives a look that truly pops. \u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal and made of walnut with a bolster of black buffalo horn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami#2 (Not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 63-64 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade root thickness: 4 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle spine thickness: 2 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeel blade height: 36 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 258 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 162 gr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe first met Yoshihiro Yauji in February 2014 when he visited us in Sollentuna along with Shiro Kamo and Masanobu Okada. We went to Bergendals Manor, which offered herring and potatoes, followed by rutabaga mash and pork. As we recall, the taste experience was somewhat divided among the gentlemen, but Yauji seemed to appreciate our Swedish classics. At that time, Yauji worked as a blacksmith for master Okada in Takefu. Since 2019, he has been forging knives independently, and his creations are truly impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is really good and the grind is perfectly even. We can't point to anything that isn't superb. They cost a bit, but when you hold this knife in your hand, the price will not be questioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop quality for connoisseurs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Yauji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775361327452,"sku":"YAU-YA270_KATABA","price":3196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/yanagiba_kataba_yauji.jpg?v=1780314336"},{"product_id":"yuzou-tani-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Yanagiba","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba with a 30 cm long blade. The blade is forged using the montanren technique. This means that the core steel and cladding are hand-welded together (ni mai). Before the steel is welded, the core steel is shaped into a wave pattern. This creates a very spectacular appearance reminiscent of waves on the ocean, and this process is performed only by the most distinguished blacksmiths from Sakai. The knives are true masterpieces that rank among the absolute top tier of single-bevel knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-bevel (kataba)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel is \u003cspan\u003eAogami\u003c\/span\u003e#2, a hard carbon steel with excellent properties. However, it is not stainless and should therefore be wiped dry to prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal, made of ho wood with a buffalo horn bolster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuzou Tani is a blacksmith who produces incredibly fine blades and has his forge in the Japanese city of Sakai. He forges all blades by hand and also laminates the steel by hand (ni mai). 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These are incredibly fine blades, and Tani-san is a supplier to, among others, Aritsugu, a knife brand of the highest quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuzou Tani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775361524060,"sku":"OE-TA300YA","price":3196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/tani300_yanagi.jpg?v=1780314344"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shirasagi-sakimaru-takobiki-265mm","title":"Sakimaru Takobiki","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single-bevel takobiki with a sakimaru tip, and a blade length of \u003c\/span\u003e265 mm (measured from tip to heel).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tetsujin Hamono\u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tamura Tooru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Myojin Tateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2\u003cbr\u003eCladding: Semi-polished iron cladding (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 225 grams\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 265 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 34 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at bolster: 4.5 mm \u003cbr\u003eMid-spine thickness: 3.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal, made of walnut with a buffalo horn bolster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsujin Hamono is a smithy located in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Tetsujin is a collaboration between blacksmith Tooru Tamura and sharpener Tateo Myojin. Together they produce premium knives from Shirogami#2 carbon steel. The forging is extremely fine-grained in the classic Sakai style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a comfortable weight and feels perfectly balanced in the hand. The edge itself is very thin and the knife cuts incredibly well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamura Tooru \u0026 Myojin Tateo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775361556828,"sku":"Shirasagi_TAKO270","price":2396.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/shirasagi_TAKO270_1.jpg?v=1780314344"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-aogami-1-sakimaru-takobiki-300mm","title":"Sakimaru Takobiki Montanren","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba with a 295 mm long blade (measured from tip to heel)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa\u003cspan\u003e, from Sakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpener: Ajioka san, from Sakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami #1\u003cbr\u003eCladding: Damascus iron cladding, with Montanren pattern (Not stainless)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 215 grams\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 295 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 31 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at tang: 5 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at middle: 3 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal, made of red sandalwood with a bolster of black pakkawood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single-bevel takobiki with a sakimaru tip and Montanren pattern. \u003cspan\u003eMon-tan-ren means that the core steel is shaped into a wave pattern before it is forged together with the cladding\u003c\/span\u003e. This creates a very spectacular appearance reminiscent of waves on the ocean, and this technique is performed only by the most distinguished blacksmiths from Sakai. These knives are true masterpieces that rank among the absolute top tier of single-bevel knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa is undoubtedly one of the most skilled blacksmiths in Sakai, Japan. After working for 16 years as a blacksmith at Shiraki, Nakagawa has become 'independent' and now decides on design and production methods himself. He forges his blades using classic Japanese forging techniques, and the blade is of the highest possible quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a comfortable weight and feels perfectly balanced in the hand. The edge itself is very thin, and the knife cuts exceptionally well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Satoshi Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775362441564,"sku":"OE-NK-104","price":4796.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/nakagawa_300TK_AO1_DAM.jpg?v=1780314366"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shirasagi-yanagiba-300mm-kurouchi","title":"Yanagiba Kengata","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single-bevel yanagiba with a kengata tip and a blade length of \u003c\/span\u003e292 mm (measured from tip to heel).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tetsujin Hamono\u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tamura Tooru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrinder: Myojin Tateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel: Aogami#2\u003cbr\u003eFerrule: Black iron ferrule (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 271 grams\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 292 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 37 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at bolster: 4.5 mm \u003cbr\u003eMid-spine thickness: 3.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal, made of ebony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsujin Hamono is a smithy located in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Tetsujin is a collaboration between blacksmith Tooru Tamura and sharpener Tateo Myojin. Together, they produce premium knives in Aogami#2 carbon steel. The forging is extremely fine-grained in classic Sakai tradition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a comfortable weight and fits perfectly in the hand. The edge itself is very thin, and the knife cuts incredibly well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamura Tooru \u0026 Myojin Tateo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775365783900,"sku":"Shirasagi_KEN300_KU","price":2796.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/shirasagi_KU_KEN300.jpg?v=1780314408"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shirasagi-yanagiba-330mm-kurouchi","title":"Yanagiba Kengata","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single-bevel yanagiba with a kengata tip and a blade length of 323 mm (measured from tip to heel).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tetsujin Hamono\u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Tamura Tooru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Myojin Tateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel: Aogami#2\u003cbr\u003eFerrule: black iron ferrule (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 324 grams\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 323 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 40.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at root: 4.5 mm \u003cbr\u003eMid-spine thickness: 3.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal, made of ebony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsujin Hamono is a smithy located in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Tetsujin is a collaboration between blacksmith Tooru Tamura and sharpener Tateo Myojin. Together, they produce premium knives from Aogami#2 carbon steel. The forging is extremely fine-grained in the classic Sakai tradition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a pleasant weight and fits perfectly in the hand. The edge itself is very thin, and the knife cuts fantastically well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamura Tooru \u0026 Myojin Tateo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775365816668,"sku":"Shirasagi_KEN330_KU","price":3036.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/shirasagi_KU_KEN330.jpg?v=1780314408"},{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-choyo-yanagiba-255mm-sakimaru-takobiki","title":"Sakimaru takobiki","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esakimaru takobiki, single bevel with a 255 mm long blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade face of this knife has been polished to a mirror finish. After the extensive polishing, a thin protective layer of lacquer is applied to the blade. \u003cspan\u003eOne might easily think this has to do with hardening, but that is not the case. The lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e creates a rainbow-like shimmer that can be easily removed with acetone if desired, although it will disappear on its own over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is produced in extremely small editions and it is truly top of the line. What particularly distinguishes the knife is that the blade side has a hand-ground kasumi finish while the top part has a mirror polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made of Ho wood with a buffalo horn bolster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 144 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 256 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Bright mirror finish with hand-ground kasumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775373189468,"sku":"CHOYO_270TAKO","price":4396.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/choyo_270TAKO.jpg?v=1780314465"},{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-choyo-sakimaru-takobiki-290mm","title":"Sakimaru takobiki","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esakimaru takobiki, single bevel with a 290 mm long blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade's flat side on this knife has been polished to a mirror finish. After the extensive polishing, a thin protective layer of lacquer is applied to the blade. \u003cspan\u003eOne might easily think this has to do with the hardening, but that is not the case. The lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e creates a rainbow-like shimmer that can be easily removed with acetone if desired, although it will disappear on its own over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is produced in an extremely small edition and is truly top of the line. What distinguishes the knife especially is that the blade's flat side has a hand-polished kasumi finish while the upper part has a mirror polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made of Ho wood with a buffalo horn bolster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 30 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 187 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 290 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Bright mirror finish with hand-polished kasumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775373222236,"sku":"CHOYO_300TAKO","price":5596.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/choyo_300TAKO7.jpg?v=1780314466"},{"product_id":"yauji-yoshihiro-yanagiba-310mm","title":"Yanagiba | Single bevel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba 315 mm – Yoshihiro Yauji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Yanagiba has a 315 mm long cutting edge (330 mm total blade length up to the handle). The blade is single-bevel sharpened for right-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-forged blade is made from Aogami #2 carbon steel, with a decorative iron bolster in contrasting damascus forging. Each knife is meticulously polished by Yoshihiro Yauji to provide a finish that truly highlights the craftsmanship. The result is a knife with an even grind, elegant surface, and the highest precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal and made of ebony, providing both balance and an exclusive feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami #2 (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 63–64 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness at spine: 3.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness at mid-point: 3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 39 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 315 mm (tip to heel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 240 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe first met Yoshihiro Yauji in 2014, when he visited us in Sollentuna together with Shiro Kamo and Masanobu Okada. At that time, he worked as a blacksmith for master Okada in Takefu. Since 2019, Yauji has been running his own business, and his knives continue to impress with both sharpness and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Yauji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775381414236,"sku":"YAU-YA330_KATABA","price":4796.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/yauji-yanagiba-8.jpg?v=1780314545"},{"product_id":"yauji-yoshihiro-yanagiba-290mm","title":"Yanagiba | Single Bevel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba 290 mm – Yoshihiro Yauji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Yanagiba has a 290 mm long cutting edge (305 mm total blade length up to the handle). The blade is single-bevel for right-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-forged blade is made from Aogami #2 carbon steel, with a decorative iron cladding in contrasting Damascus forging. Each knife is meticulously polished by Yoshihiro Yauji to provide a finish that truly highlights the craftsmanship. The result is a knife with an even grind, elegant surface, and the highest precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe octagonal handle is made of ebony, providing both balance and an exclusive feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami #2 (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 63–64 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness at the heel: 3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness at the middle: 3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at the heel: 39 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 290 mm (tip to heel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 222 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe first met Yoshihiro Yauji in 2014, when he visited us in Sollentuna together with Shiro Kamo and Masanobu Okada. At that time, he worked as a blacksmith for master Okada in Takefu. Since 2019, Yauji has run his own business, and his knives continue to impress with both sharpness and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Yauji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775381479772,"sku":"YAU-YA300_KATABA","price":3996.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/yauji-yanagiba-8_175db786-4878-46ab-881a-67da176c0321.jpg?v=1780314546"},{"product_id":"masamoto-sohonten-takobiki-300mm-light-buffalo-horn","title":"Takobiki | OLD STOCK","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the collector seeking something beyond the ordinary, this Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi Takobiki offers a rare opportunity. \u003cstrong\u003eCrafted during the 1980s–90s,\u003c\/strong\u003e when Masamoto was at the height of its international reputation, the knife represents a piece of Japanese craftsmanship history in its most timeless form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its 300 mm long blade, it bears all the hallmarks of a classic Takobiki: slender, balanced, and with a quiet authority in its lines. The magnolia handle, combined with a black buffalo horn bolster, emphasizes tradition and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is brand new in its box and has never been used. Only time has left its mark – a slight dullness in the shine, the gentle patina that reminds us of its age. No rust, no stains, nothing that disturbs its integrity. It is a blade preserved with reverence, yet with a history that gives it soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the collector who wants to honor the legacy of Masamoto Sohonten, this is not just a knife – it is an encounter with a masterpiece from a bygone era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (kataba) for right-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length tip to heel: 298 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 23 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at blade root: 3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at middle of blade: 2.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 135 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Polished migaki with horizontal kasumi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775381512540,"sku":"MAS-SOH-300-Tako-blond","price":7996.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/masamoto-sohonten-takobiki300-blond-1.jpg?v=1780314547"},{"product_id":"masamoto-sohonten-takobiki-300mm-black-buffalo-horn","title":"Takobiki | OLD STOCK","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the collector seeking something beyond the ordinary, this Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi Takobiki offers a rare opportunity. \u003cstrong\u003eManufactured during the 1980s-90s,\u003c\/strong\u003e when Masamoto was at the height of its international reputation, the knife represents a piece of Japanese craftsmanship history in its most timeless form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its 300 mm long blade, it bears all the hallmarks of a classic Takobiki: slender, balanced, and with a quiet authority in its lines. The magnolia handle, joined with a black buffalo horn bolster, emphasizes tradition and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is brand new in its box and has never been used. Only time has left its mark – a slight dullness in the sheen, the gentle patina that reminds us of its age. No rust, no stains, nothing that disrupts its integrity. It is a blade preserved with reverence, yet with a history that gives it soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the collector who wants to honor the legacy of Masamoto Sohonten, this is not just a knife – it is an encounter with a masterpiece from a bygone era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (kataba) for right-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length tip to heel: 297 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 23 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at blade root: 3.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at blade center: 2.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 124 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Polished migaki with horizontal kasumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775381545308,"sku":"MAS-SOH-300-Tako-black","price":7996.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/masamoto-sohonten-takobiki300-black-1.jpg?v=1780314548"},{"product_id":"yauji-yoshihiro-yanagiba-260mm-ebony","title":"Yanagiba | Single bevel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba 260 mm | Yoshihiro Yauji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Yanagiba has a 260 mm long cutting edge (273 mm total blade up to the handle). The blade is single bevel for right-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-forged blade is made from Aogami #2 carbon steel, with a decorative iron collar in contrasting Damascus forging. Each knife is meticulously polished by Yoshihiro Yauji to provide a finish that truly highlights the craftsmanship. The result is a knife with an even grind, elegant surface, and ultimate precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal and made of ebony, providing both balance and an exclusive feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami #2 (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 63–64 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness at the heel: 3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness in the middle: 3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at the heel: 36 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 260 mm (tip to heel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 192 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe first met Yoshihiro Yauji in 2014, when he visited us in Sollentuna along with Shiro Kamo and Masanobu Okada. At that time, he worked as a blacksmith for master Okada in Takefu. Since 2019, Yauji has been running his own business, and his knives continue to impress with both sharpness and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Yauji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775381709148,"sku":"YAU-YA270_KATABA-EBONY","price":3196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/yauji-yanagiba-8_6d84b95c-c139-443b-8d8a-fe853cdf92f9.jpg?v=1780314554"},{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-choyo-yanagiba-255mm-kengata","title":"Yanagiba kengata","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba with kengata tip, single bevel with a 255 mm long blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade face of this knife has been polished to a mirror finish. After the extensive polishing, a thin protective layer of lacquer is applied to the blade. \u003cspan\u003eOne might easily think that this has to do with hardening, but that is not the case. The lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e creates a rainbow-like shimmer that can be easily removed with acetone if desired, although it disappears by itself over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is produced in extremely small quantities and is truly top of the line. What particularly distinguishes this knife is that the blade face has a hand-ground kasumi finish while the upper part has a mirror polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made of Ho wood with a buffalo horn bolster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 32 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 160 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 255 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with an iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Bright mirror finish with hand-ground kasumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775390196060,"sku":"CHOYO_270KEN","price":4396.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/choyo-kiritsuke-yanagiba-270mm-2.jpg?v=1780314632"},{"product_id":"masamoto-kataba-takobiki-300mm-marked-buffalo-horn","title":"Takobiki | OLD STOCK","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: The handle of this knife has a mark on the inside of the buffalo horn ferrule. For this reason, the price has been reduced by 10% (see product images)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the collector seeking something beyond the everyday, this Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi Takobiki offers a rare opportunity. \u003cstrong\u003eManufactured during the 1980s–90s,\u003c\/strong\u003e when Masamoto was at the peak of its international reputation, the knife represents a piece of Japanese craftsmanship history in its most timeless form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its 300 mm blade, it bears all the hallmarks of a classic Takobiki: slender, balanced, and with a quiet authority in its lines. The magnolia handle, joined with a black buffalo horn bolster, emphasizes tradition and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is brand new in its box and has never been used. Only time has left its traces – a slight dullness in the sheen, the gentle patina that reminds one of its age. No rust, no stains, nothing that disturbs its integrity. It is a blade preserved with reverence, yet with a history that gives it soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the collector who wishes to honor the legacy of Masamoto Sohonten, this is not just a knife – it is an encounter with a masterpiece from a bygone era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (kataba) for right-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length tip to heel: 299 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 24 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness at spine: 3.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness middle: 2.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 138 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Polished migaki with horizontal kasumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775423848796,"sku":"MAS-SOH-300-Tako-DNG","price":7196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/masamoto-takobiki-300-oldstock-7.jpg?v=1780314734"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shirasagi-yanagiba-263mm","title":"Shirasagi | Yanagiba","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single-bevel yanagiba with a blade length of 263 mm (measured from tip to heel). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:9c5b7dce-e54d-4c27-9309-5ac39f488e1f-2\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9c5b7dce-e54d-4c27-9309-5ac39f488e1f-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d5071d99-6ac2-4a52-8416-cd4dcf92cab2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged in Japan by the skilled smith Tooru Tamura and sharpened by the renowned sharpener Tateo Myojin, this knife is crafted from Aogami #2 carbon steel and characterized by the fine-tuned precision typical of classic Sakai style. The forging is precise and entirely focused on cutting performance, resulting in a blade with excellent balance and outstanding geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"535\" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife has a pleasant weight and sits naturally in the hand. The edge is very thin, allowing the knife to move easily through ingredients with exceptional cutting ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmith: Tamura Tooru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpener: Myojin Tateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Aogami#2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrule: black iron ferrule (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 227 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 263 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 34 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine thickness at tang: 4.5 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine thickness at middle: 3.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is octagonal, made of ebony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamura Tooru \u0026 Myojin Tateo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775426011484,"sku":"Shirasagi_YA270_KU","price":2236.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/ShirasagiKU3003.jpg?v=1780314786"},{"product_id":"togashi-mizu-honyaki-sakimaru-takobiki-283mm-saya","title":"Mizu Honyaki with Saya","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA honyaki with a 30 cm blade and matching saya. The model is called a Sakimaru Takobiki and is a single-bevel knife made from one layer of differentially hardened steel. A luxury product!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very special product from master \u003cspan\u003eKenji Togashi. \u003c\/span\u003eThis knife is made in extremely small quantities and truly is top of the line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important aspect of a Yanagiba's quality is how flat its ura sits against the surface. It is very rare for a knife to be completely flat, which this one actually is. It is a very impressive knife: a piece of craftsmanship intended for an enthusiast. \u003cspan\u003eHonyaki means that it has one layer of steel that has been differentially heat-treated so the blade retains some flexibility despite its hardness. Honyaki is the highest form of forging (hon means true in Japanese and yaki means heat treatment).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made of ebony with a buffalo-horn bolster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kp1Vx5eoFdA\u0026amp;t=14s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mizu honyaki från Togashi san\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/kp1Vx5eoFdA\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"play mizu\" width=\"200\" height=\"187\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eForged by Mr. Kenji Togashi of Sakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround by Mr. Hirotsugu Tosa, Sakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind: Single bevel (kataba) for right-handed use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 40 mm | Weight: 313 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting edge length: 283 mm from tip to heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami #2 | Water-hardened | Mizu-honyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Polished mirror finish with a visible hamon (hardening line)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Ebony with double Corian bolsters and double spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58781165093212,"sku":"0912_togashi_tako","price":15996.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/mizu_togashi_honyaki.jpg?v=1787579763"},{"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\/yanagiba300.jpg?v=1784124140","url":"https:\/\/stage.cleancut.eu\/collections\/yanagiba-knives.oembed","provider":"Cleancut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}