{"product_id":"haruyuki-kokuto-knife-set-1","title":"Haruyuki Kokuto Knife Set","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Haruyuki Kokuto\u003c\/strong\u003e is forged from a modern high-tech stainless steel called Ginsan, which was specially designed to cut much like traditional Japanese high-carbon steel without being a rusty pain in the butt! You get the joy of cutting with a traditional Japanese knife but none of the fussy maintenance. 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Haruyuki Kokuto - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNamed for Shochu made from brown sugar, the Kokuto gives you the elegance and style of a traditional Japanese knife with none of the maintenance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGinsan Stainless Steel functions like high-carbon steel so it sharpens easily, and take a 'crisp' edge like high-carbon steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe handle is made from cherry wood, which has great durability with a gorgeous finish. These blades are a great way to start if you're looking for your first Japanese knife!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis set includes everything you need. Included you get:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44182962798766,"sku":"","price":499.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/kokuto-set-3.jpg?v=1759451718","url":"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/haruyuki-kokuto-knife-set-1","provider":"Knifewear - Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}