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It keeps a ridiculous edge longer than almost any other Japanese knife steel and doesn’t rust nearly as easily as other high-carbon steels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujiwara-san knows that chefs hold their knives by the blade in a ‘pinch-grip,’ so he created an iconic notch at the back of the knife for one’s index or middle finger to rest in. His knives are a joy to wield all day long, making them the go-to for chefs and home cooks with a taste for the finer things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Knifewear, saying “I own a Fujiwara” is basically a secret handshake that tells everyone you have fantastic taste in knives. The Denka line is especially revered by knife nerds and is one of my favourite kitchen knives of all time. The Fujiwara family started as blacksmiths in 1870, first forging farm tools, then swords. 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The added steel at the tip allows them to cut more effectively, with less effort on your part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Tsunehisa:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Tsunehisa blades are made with the ethos of 'affordable quality'. They make high-end Japanese blades by machine-forging their steel to create a reliable, consistent, and affordable product, which is then lovingly finished by a team of expert craftspeople for a handmade fit \u0026amp; finish. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42884011720878,"sku":"T-00210","price":393.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/tsunehisa-kurouchi-nashiji-western-kiritsuke-210.jpg?v=1759451625"},{"product_id":"toshihiro-wakui-shirogami-stainless-migaki-petty-135mm","title":"Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami Stainless Migaki Petty 135mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. 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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\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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. 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