{"title":"Mikuri Ume - Western Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the kind of knife that first made me fall in love with Japanese steel in the early 2000s: thin, light, and lightsaber sharp. The moment you pick them up, they feel like an extension of your hand. The curved cutout where handle meets blade is the perfect spot for your index or middle finger to sit when you pinch the blade, the way every chef does. The traditional European handle gives this knife the confident weight that many chefs prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst and foremost, Mikuri knives are designed for chefs. Our friends in Seki have brilliantly designed this line so that each knife shape is made with a steel type that best suits its intended purpose. Workhorse blades are made from sturdy VG5 stainless steel that keeps a great edge but isn’t too delicate or tricky to sharpen. Precision blades, such as the slicer and 150mm petty are crafted from a single piece of DSR1K6. While this steel gets beautifully sharp, it possesses a little give that makes skinning fish fillets and trimming briskets a breeze! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikuri is a collaboration between dozens of skilled craftspeople in Seki. With each specializing in a particular aspect of the knife-making process, they can craft blades that punch well above their weight while being affordable on a line-cook salary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mikuri-ume-western-petty-120mm","title":"Mikuri Ume Western Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mikuri Ume - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is exactly the kind of knife that first made me fall in love with Japanese steel in the early 2000s: thin, light, and lightsaber sharp. The moment you pick them up, they feel like an extension of your hand. The curved cutout where handle meets blade is the perfect spot for your index or middle finger to sit when you pinch the blade, the way every chef does. The traditional European handle gives this knife the confident weight that many chefs prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst and foremost, Mikuri knives are designed for chefs. Our friends in Seki have brilliantly designed this line so that each knife shape is made with a steel type that best suits its intended purpose. Workhorse blades are made from sturdy VG5 stainless steel that keeps a great edge but isn’t too delicate or tricky to sharpen. Precision blades, such as the slicer and 150mm petty are crafted from a single piece of DSR1K6. While this steel gets beautifully sharp, it possesses a little give that makes skinning fish fillets and trimming briskets a breeze! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikuri is a collaboration between dozens of skilled craftspeople in Seki. With each specializing in a particular aspect of the knife-making process, they can craft blades that punch well above their weight while being affordable on a line-cook salary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. 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The traditional European handle gives this knife the confident weight that many chefs prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst and foremost, Mikuri knives are designed for chefs. Our friends in Seki have brilliantly designed this line so that each knife shape is made with a steel type that best suits its intended purpose. Workhorse blades are made from sturdy VG5 stainless steel that keeps a great edge but isn’t too delicate or tricky to sharpen. Precision blades, such as the slicer and 150mm petty are crafted from a single piece of DSR1K6. While this steel gets beautifully sharp, it possesses a little give that makes skinning fish fillets and trimming briskets a breeze! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikuri is a collaboration between dozens of skilled craftspeople in Seki. 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The traditional European handle gives this knife the confident weight that many chefs prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst and foremost, Mikuri knives are designed for chefs. Our friends in Seki have brilliantly designed this line so that each knife shape is made with a steel type that best suits its intended purpose. Workhorse blades are made from sturdy VG5 stainless steel that keeps a great edge but isn’t too delicate or tricky to sharpen. Precision blades, such as the slicer and 150mm petty are crafted from a single piece of DSR1K6. While this steel gets beautifully sharp, it possesses a little give that makes skinning fish fillets and trimming briskets a breeze! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikuri is a collaboration between dozens of skilled craftspeople in Seki. 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Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikuri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45985918976174,"sku":"MKRUMEWE150PE","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Mikuri-Ume-western-petty-150mm-1.jpg?v=1759943863"},{"product_id":"mikuri-ume-western-gyuto-210mm","title":"Mikuri Ume Western Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mikuri Ume - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is exactly the kind of knife that first made me fall in love with Japanese steel in the early 2000s: thin, light, and lightsaber sharp. The moment you pick them up, they feel like an extension of your hand. The curved cutout where handle meets blade is the perfect spot for your index or middle finger to sit when you pinch the blade, the way every chef does. 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