{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-165mm-bunka-ohs-sg-ii-damascus-ho-octagonal","title":"Sakai Kikumori 165mm Bunka OHS-SG II Damascus Ho Octagonal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis uniquely patterned damascus series from Sakai Kikumori is made with stainless cladding and an SG2 powder metal core, with an octagonal ho wood handle and water buffalo horn ferrule. They are ground thin behind the edge for smooth cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG2 is a fine grained stainless powder metal with a good blend of toughness and great edge life. It takes a very fine edge easily for a stainless steel of its hardness, works well at very fine finishes and is known for holding its peak sharpness for a good length of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are a great introduction to Japanese knives for those who can follow a few guidelines, and an ideal workhorse for a busy professional or home cook who needs a stainless knife with a long edge life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48388608360669,"sku":"OHS-1600","price":505.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC07383_f5f98c50-ec04-45b2-b521-ed54d0a52d02.jpg?v=1793910557","url":"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/products\/sakai-kikumori-165mm-bunka-ohs-sg-ii-damascus-ho-octagonal","provider":"Bernal Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}