{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-210mm-kiritsuke-gyuto-choyo-ginsank","title":"Sakai Kikumori 'Choyo' 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Ginsanko with Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakai Kikumori ‘Choyo’ 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble bevel ginsanko stainless core with mirror polish \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003estainless cladding. Octagonal magnolia wood and water buffalo ferrule handle. Comes with saya. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe double bevel knives from this series cut nearly effortlessly with an authoritative solid feel. These knives are, however, ground very thin behind the edge and will not tolerate mistreatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinsanko is a fine grained, high carbon content (1% + carbon), low chromium (13%) stainless steel. It has the cutting and sharpening feel of a carbon steel but is less reactive and, as such, lower maintenance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese knives are ideal for those looking for a Japanese knife that’s easy to sharpen and also rust-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoyo series knives represent some of the best of Sakai’s knife making. They are made by craftspeople who are highly respected for preserving demanding traditional techniques while contributing their own refinements and creativity to the trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ginsanko knives in the Choyo series are forged by Nakagawa Hamono (previously Shiraki Hamono). Nakagawa-san’s top level forging and heat treatments make for an exceptional ease of sharpening and superb edge life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoyo knives are ground and polished by Morihiro Hamono. Morihiro-san's grinding is superb; he pioneered this low-kiriba grind on wa-gyuto. His work on the Choyo series is characterized by even, wide bevels, a chamfered spine and brilliant mirror polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakai Kikumori was started in 1926 and draws on Sakai's 600 year history as the major center of traditional Japanese cutlery manufacturing. They work with a large variety of Sakai's best smiths, sharpeners and small factories to offer a wide variety of knives ranging from traditional to modern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and dry before storing. Do not leave wet and do not use a dishwasher. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred. 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