{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-x-nakagawa-seiun-240mm-gyuto","title":"Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 240mm Gyuto","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis series is named 'Seiun' meaning nebula, or galaxy. The exquisite damascus cladding is etched with a unique technique bringing out the contrast in the layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThey are forged by Satoshi Nakagawa, a master blacksmith that has a particular expertise in hand forging stainless steels. VG10 is commonly seen in factory made Japanese knives, but don't let that fool you with this series, this is one of the best treatments of VG10 you will find, with an excellent mixture of edge retention, toughness and ease of sharpening. They are sharpened in one of Sakai's most prestigious workshops, and have a workhorse feel, with excellent convex grinds, but still thin on the edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Material: VG10 Stainless steel, stainless steel damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandle Material: Ebony wood with blonde buffalo horn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Length: 9.56\" (243mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCutting Edge: 8.97\" (228mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall Length: 14.88\" (378mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight at Heel: 50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThickness of Spine at Heel: 3.45\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 7.9oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to prolong edge life\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSakai Kikumori is the flagship brand of Kawamura Hamono, producing top quality Japanese and Western style kitchen knives in Sakai, one of the oldest knife making centers in Japan. They have been producing knives since the 1920’s and have maintained long standing relationships with some of the best blacksmiths and blade grinders in Sakai. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kawamura Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49299387089146,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/8796\/7385\/files\/SakaiKikumoriNakagawaSeiun240mmGyuto7.jpg?v=1783105061","url":"https:\/\/uptowncutlery.com\/products\/sakai-kikumori-x-nakagawa-seiun-240mm-gyuto","provider":"Uptown Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}