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It’s a genius way of making a knife, and the ‘nashiji’ finish, inspired by the look and feel of Asian pear skin, takes it over the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujimoto blades are crafted by a team of expert craftspeople, and each step is hand-done by a specialist in their field to create a consistent, affordable, high-performance knife. Fujimoto knives sport a classic Japanese handle, called a ‘wa handle,’ that puts most of the knife’s weight in the blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-fd7723e5-7fff-b15b-5f5e-c1dca79b9494\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAbout the shape - \u003c\/strong\u003eSantoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The three virtues are meat, fish and vegetables, or slicing, dicing and mincing depending on your interpretation. 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The stainless steel blade is made from a material called VG10, which is super sharp and easy to care for. This stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The effect is like waves crashing on a rocky beach under the moonlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Under utilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. 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The stainless steel blade is made from a material called VG10, which is super sharp and easy to care for. This stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The effect is like waves crashing on a rocky beach under the moonlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. \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 also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. 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Truly, the best of both worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lighter Japanese ‘wa handle’ gives the knife a forward balance that allows it to fall through food effortlessly and do more of the work for you, which I absolutely love. Combined with a rustic ‘nashiji’ finish that looks like the skin of an Asian pear, it’s a traditionally elegant blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2421c220-7fff-4270-2ddc-9c4577e5a241\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Under utilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you wont be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31621798461488,"sku":"HAG165NA","price":215.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kokuto-nakiri-1b.jpg?v=1746567128"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-shiso-nakiri-165mm","title":"Haruyuki Shiso Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e* Please be advised that Morado comes in a variety of shades from dark to light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Shiso -\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super is the king of knife steel—super easy to sharpen, gets a laser beam edge, cuts like silk, and isn’t as fussy as other carbon steels. It’s then clad in stainless steel, so only the edge needs to be kept dry to avoid rusting. Brilliant. If that wasn’t enough, they’ve given it this black ‘kurouchi’ finish, which makes for a seriously badass blade. The two-tone handle compliments the overall look of the blade so well and really makes this a knife worth showing off!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for kitchen success, Haruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. Haruyuki combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans then complete the remaining steps by hand, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Under utilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you wont be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31763283804208,"sku":"HAASKRNS165NA","price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shiso-nakiri-1.jpg?v=1584953239"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-nagisa-santoku-165mm","title":"Haruyuki Nagisa Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Nagisa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh performance, low maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haruyuki Nagisa is forged from a modern high-tech stainless steel called AUS-10, and I’m a huge fan. It can take and hold an edge, much like traditional Japanese carbon steel, without being a rusty pain in the butt! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The word ‘Nagisa’ refers to the point where waves crash onto the beach, inspired by the intersection of the damascus and tsuchime patterns. I love this Japanese ‘wa handle’ because it focuses all of the knife’s weight into the blade. This lets it do more of the work for you, so slicing up a pile of veggies feels like no big deal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle.\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 also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160 mm – 190 mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39655252132014,"sku":"HAENJ165SA","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/haruyuki-enju-santoku-1.jpg?v=1629314206"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-enju-nakiri-165mm","title":"Haruyuki Nagisa Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Nagisa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh performance, low maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haruyuki Nagisa is forged from a modern high-tech stainless steel called AUS-10, and I’m a huge fan. It can take and hold an edge, much like traditional Japanese carbon steel, without being a rusty pain in the butt! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The word ‘Nagisa’ refers to the point where waves crash onto the beach, inspired by the intersection of the damascus and tsuchime patterns. I love this Japanese ‘wa handle’ because it focuses all of the knife’s weight into the blade. This lets it do more of the work for you, so slicing up a pile of veggies feels like no big deal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Underutilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you won't be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40779561304238,"sku":"HAEN165NA","price":222.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/haruyuki-enju-nakiri-1.jpg?v=1629314222"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-zanpa-gyuto-210mm","title":"Haruyuki Zanpa Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Zanpa-\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust LOOK at that damascus pattern. When I first saw the Zanpa in person, I could hardly believe it. The intricate design pairs elegantly with the simple Japanese ‘wa handle.’ This style of handle focuses all of the knife’s weight in the blade, letting it do more of the work for you, so slicing up a pile of veggies feels like no big deal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haruyuki Zanpa is forged from a fantastic stainless steel called AUS-10, which was specially designed with knife-makers in mind. It gets sharp like a razor but isn’t as delicate or fussy as some of the harder Japanese steels. High performance, low maintenance; perfect for both chefs and home cooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for kitchen success, Haruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. Haruyuki combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans then complete the remaining steps by hand, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi-purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41297031659694,"sku":"HANAMI210GY","price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/zanpa-gyuto-210-1.jpg?v=1761724740"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-nishiki-santoku-165mm","title":"Haruyuki Nishiki Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Haruyuki Nishiki -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I use the term “traditional steel,” this is exactly the stuff I’m talking about. Shirogami, known as White Carbon Steel in English, will rust if you blink too slowly but cuts like something from another dimension. Seriously, it will change how you think about sharpness. The folks behind this knife realized rustiness was a pain, so they clad the blade in two outer layers of stainless steel. Finished with an elegant cherry wood handle, this blade is as classy as it is sharp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for kitchen success, Haruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. Haruyuki combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans then complete the remaining steps by hand, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is also a multi-purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to their unique shape and smaller easy-to-handle size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43899455406254,"sku":"THW2\/STSCNSJ165SA","price":205.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/haruyuki-nishiki-santoku-165-1.jpg?v=1708462403"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-nishiki-nakiri-165mm","title":"Haruyuki Nishiki Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Haruyuki Nishiki -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I use the term “traditional steel,” this is exactly the stuff I’m talking about. Shirogami, known as White Carbon Steel in English, will rust if you blink too slowly but cuts like something from another dimension. Seriously, it will change how you think about sharpness. The folks behind this knife realized rustiness was a pain, so they clad the blade in two outer layers of stainless steel. Finished with an elegant cherry wood handle, this blade is as classy as it is sharp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for kitchen success, Haruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. Haruyuki combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans then complete the remaining steps by hand, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Underutilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you won't be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976164901038,"sku":"THW2\/STSCNSJ165NA","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/haruyuki-nishiki-nakiri-165-1.jpg?v=1708462380"},{"product_id":"knifewear-essential-knife-sharpening-kit","title":"Knifewear Essential Knife Sharpening Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe essential kit for anyone looking to sharpen Japanese knives, these are the stones you'll to go from 0 to 100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-220-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975112015\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-220-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975112015\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 220 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975091983\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975091983\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 1000 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-4000-grit-stone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 4000 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear Truing Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear - \u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099721855150,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/kw-essential-sharpening-1_c98eb946-3b9d-406b-81de-a0c473c081e3.jpg?v=1690397475"},{"product_id":"knifewear-knife-sharpening-complete-kit","title":"Knifewear Knife Sharpening Complete Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe essential kit for anyone looking to sharpen Japanese knives, these are the stones you'll to go from 0 to 100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-220-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975112015\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-220-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975112015\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 220 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975091983\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975091983\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 1000 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-4000-grit-stone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 4000 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-8000-grit-210x70x20mm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 8000 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear Truing Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear - \u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099828220078,"sku":"","price":308.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/kw-complete-sharpening-1_5c0e3515-4351-45c2-878f-9d6dbf17490c.jpg?v=1759451712"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-nagisa","title":"Haruyuki Nagisa Knife Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Haruyuki Nagisa -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh performance, low maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haruyuki Nagisa is forged from a modern high-tech stainless steel called AUS-10, and I’m a huge fan. It can take and hold an edge, much like traditional Japanese carbon steel, without being a rusty pain in the butt! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The word ‘Nagisa’ refers to the point where waves crash onto the beach, inspired by the intersection of the damascus and tsuchime patterns. I love this Japanese ‘wa handle’ because it focuses all of the knife’s weight into the blade. This lets it do more of the work for you, so slicing up a pile of veggies feels like no big deal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. 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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 Japanese handle focuses the knife’s weight in the blade, allowing it to do more of the work for you!\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. 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