{"title":"Gyuto knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gyuto is the all round chef's knife. Literally the name means cow-sword, but this is the one to go to for all manner of kitchen tasks. Pick the length according to the size of your hands and the volume of your ingredients - 210mm is the standard, 240mm for big hands or kilos of onions, and the 180mm is more modest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yard-sale-gyuto-knife-aogami-1-with-iron-cladding-damascus-finish-komorebi-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami 1 with iron cladding, Damascus finish, Komorebi range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-1\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The difference between blue 1 and 2 is the amount of carbon present with 1 being the highest. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance. The blade is finished using natural stones, giving it a very reflective and almost 3D effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal ebony handle with a buffalo ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=komorebi*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKomorebi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593032966475,"sku":"KO-A1-G240 \/ yard sale","price":630.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/WhatsAppImage2022-07-12at10.20.13AM.jpg?v=1781620813"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-coloured-damascus-finish-saji","title":"Gyuto knife, VG10 Stainless Steel, Coloured Damascus finish - Saji","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaji, a prominent Takefu maker, has made a real eye tuner here. After 5 years of running this business we have finally got this masters knives in. He is one of the great makers of Japan and has been awarded the distinction of living treasure. He is also one of the makers who set up Takefu knife village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Coloured \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e - copper layered with brass. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance. To \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Wenge handle with black Buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm, 210mm or 240mm in length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/saji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaji\u003c\/a\u003e - Takefu, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Owning something that not many other people do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Crikey.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":57804647039307,"sku":"SJ-CDG180 \/ E2","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57804647072075,"sku":"SJ-CDG210 \/ F4","price":410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm - Wenge and Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":57804647104843,"sku":"SJ-CDG240-W","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_8312.jpg?v=1783600330"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-srs13-stainless-steel-tsuchime-finish-western-style-composite-stone-handle-saji","title":"Gyuto knife, SRS13 stainless steel, Tsuchime finish, western style composite stone handle - Saji","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter 5 years of running this business we have finally got this masters knives. He is one of the great makers of Japan and has been awarded the distinction of living treasure. He is also one of the makers who set up Takefu knife village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: SRS13. Powder steels are a relatively new breed of steels generally used in industrial applications where toughness is key. In the knife world this means better edge retention in the form of higher hardness but unlike traditional steels with these attributes they are a lot less chippy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western style composite stone handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 210mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/saji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaji\u003c\/a\u003e - Takefu, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Owning something that not many other people do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Stay away from the bones\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etsu Knife Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593034670411,"sku":"HF-62408 \/ E3","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_5036_135ecd98-4e76-462b-8027-0054fcca8349.jpg?v=1783599190"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-sg2-powder-steel-damascus-finish-ryuhyo-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, SG2 powder steel, Damascus finish, Ryuhyo range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSHAPE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sg2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/a\u003e or R2. These are modern powder steels and as the name suggested are formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be slightly difficult to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Olive mono wood handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm and 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e - Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRANGE: Ryuhyo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593047908683,"sku":"RYH-SG-G240 \/ D5","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_3927_76cc8b54-5f23-4aef-87cd-f241ab407856.jpg?v=1783599429"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-finish-akifusa","title":"Gyuto knife, VG10 Stainless Steel, Damascus finish - Akifusa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Akifusa range of knives represent exceptional value with top notch fit and finish usually found on much more expensive knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or Suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: D shaped Ho wood handle with a red dyed pakkawood ferrule. Theoretically this is a right handers handle but I know loads of people who happily use them left handed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm and 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/akifusa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAkifusa - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"The fit and finish on these knives is phenomenal and they are fun to sharpen if you find sharpening fun.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593050169675,"sku":"AFGY210ST \/ F3","price":615.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593050202443,"sku":"AFGY240ST","price":665.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_3583_c092a312-bba6-4295-b1a2-6f36e17e235a.jpg?v=1783599485"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-sg2-powder-steel-damascus-finish-western-style-abalone-handle-nigara","title":"Gyuto knife, SG2 powder steel, Damascus finish, Western style Abalone handle - Nigara","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigara Hamono has a excellent reputation for creating one of a kind knives. We are very excited to be stocking these knives. In the words of me ‘they are well nice.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sg2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/a\u003e or R2. These are modern powder steels and as the name suggested are formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be slightly difficult to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji, which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western style Abalone handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: Anmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nigara\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNigara Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e - Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Top of the line knives in crazy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e“Holy moly. I am not normally a sucker for things this crazy, but this is wildly appealing”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593052692811,"sku":"NI-SG-G210-ANAB","price":640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593052725579,"sku":"NI-SG-G240-ANAB \/ COALDROPS","price":680.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_3138_e850d32e-7c64-425d-8ab0-b2d2914f1204.jpg?v=1783599548"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-1-carbon-steel-with-soft-iron-cladding-mirror-polished-finish-choyo-range-sakai-kikumori","title":"Gyuto Knife, Aogami 1 Carbon Steel with Soft Iron Cladding, mirror polished finish, Choyo range - Sakai Kikumori","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The difference between blue 1 and 2 is the amount of carbon present with 1 being the highest. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Mirror polished.  Please note that the colourful pattern on the blade, visible in the photos, is the result of the temporary oil layer on the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Magnolia wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm and 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-kikumori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Kikumori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cproduct%2Cpage%2C\u0026amp;q=choyo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593055478091,"sku":"SKI-A1-G210C \/ F3","price":440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593055510859,"sku":"SKI-A1-G240-C \/ E2","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4847_c7921a1e-a064-4ea9-8c81-39fb1a4623d1.jpg?v=1783599589"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-shirogami-1-honyaki-polished-finish-nakagawa-hamono","title":"Gyuto knife, Shirogami 1 Honyaki, Polished finish - Nakagawa Hamono","description":"\u003cp\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa is the young talent trained at Shiraki Hamono. He is working with a range of carbon and speciality steels and producing some really covetable knives. This time he's made a \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/honyaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e or true-forged blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This steel has the highest amount of carbon out of the paper steels so will get crazy sharp easily. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e or polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony handle with white buffalo horn ferrule and one silver spacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nakagawa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNakagawa Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those looking to own a knife from one of the newer talents coming from Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Is there anything that Nakagawa-san can't do??\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593065996619,"sku":"NA-S1H-G240","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_1280_a8e58e9d-6d31-40b3-95b7-69a900ea7ac4.jpg?v=1783599910"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-ginsan-stainless-steel-polished-finish-wave-design-handle-nakagawa-hamono","title":"Gyuto knife, Ginsan stainless steel, polished finish, wave design handle - Nakagawa Hamono","description":"\u003cp\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa is the young talent trained at Shiraki Hamono. He is working with a range of carbon and speciality steels and producing some really covetable knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ginsan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinsanko\u003c\/a\u003e, or Silver 3 as it is commonly known, is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well. A huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium, which is what makes stainless, well, stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Oval handle made from recycled paper featuring a wave design and a belly to the underside. These handles have been made in collaboration with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.3rd-diadem.com\/\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e3rd Diadem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nakagawa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNakagawa Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those looking to own a knife from one of the newer talents coming from Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Ginsan is a real gem to use -  out of all the stainless steels by a billion miles. The sharpenability is amazing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593066750283,"sku":"NA-G-G210W \/ E4","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/E7A27A72-3084-4254-92CF-32C4041D605B_ef967d59-0422-4c9b-ad19-ec1a428a4377.jpg?v=1783599925"},{"product_id":"single-bevel-gyuto-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-polished-finish-tokujo-range-sakai-takayuki","title":"Single Bevel Gyuto knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon steel, Polished finish, Tokujo range - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This version is single sided making it only suitable for right handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e or polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: D shaped magnolia handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=tokujo*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTokujo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593090343243,"sku":"03210 \/ F4","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593090376011,"sku":"03211 \/ F4","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_9337_de336e64-b9b5-49cc-b5c0-49c9691addbf.jpg?v=1783600177"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-2-with-iron-cladding-damascus-finish-matsubara","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami 2 with Iron cladding, Damascus finish - Matsubara","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatsubara Hamono is now run by Master Katsuto Tanaka who has now been making knives for almost 40 years. They still use traditional forge welding techniques and are able to produce excellent hardness from their steels. We are very excited to sell these knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony wood handle with pearl inlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/matsubara\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatsubara\u003c\/a\u003e - Omura city, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"For those that like it big and chunky, this 'Men's Range' knife is the one. Don't hang around, this is a piece unique\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593104171339,"sku":"BEAST \/ BOROUGHx","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_8095_580db3f1-2f0c-4d88-9e58-ad15cbb51247.jpg?v=1783600761"},{"product_id":"kogetsu-gyuto-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-iron-cladding-kasumi-finish-homura-series-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kogetsu Gyuto knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel with iron cladding, Kasumi finish, Homura series - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca title=\"Gyuto\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Yew handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERIES: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=homura*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomura\u003c\/a\u003e, forged by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/itsuo-doi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItsuo Doi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom made Saya included with the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593115115851,"sku":"02256 \/ COALDROPS","price":530.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593115148619,"sku":"02254 \/ E5","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_6976_272566b7-fd97-457a-b327-196147bc239e.jpg?v=1783600643"},{"product_id":"honyaki-gyuto-knife-shirogami-3-carbon-steel-mirror-polish-finish-ikeda","title":"Honyaki Gyuto knife, Shirogami 3 Carbon steel, mirror polish finish - Ikeda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto is made by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda. He is the current chairman of the Sakai dentokogeshi (traditional skilled crafts)association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Abura Honyaki \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This is a \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/honyaki\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e - or true-forged - blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: Shirogami 3, the lowest carbon count out of the shirogami series. It has lower finished hardness which makes it tough (\"less chippy\") and easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Mirror polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony handle with White Buffalo Horn and Silver Spacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ikeda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshikazu Ikeda\u003c\/a\u003e - Sakai City, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593118720331,"sku":"IKGY240HA-EWS","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4724_26038da6-d878-4d92-95f6-d236ccc4d292.jpg?v=1783600693"},{"product_id":"honyaki-gyuto-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-mirror-polish-finish-ikeda","title":"Honyaki Gyuto knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon steel, mirror polish finish - Ikeda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto is made by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda. He is the current chairman of the Sakai dentokogeshi (traditional skilled crafts)association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Mizu Honyaki \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/honyaki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e - or true-forged - blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Mirror polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal red sandalwood handle with white buffalo horn ferrule and end cap and three silver spacers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctagonal Karin handle with white Buffalo horn ferule and end cap and two silver spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctagonal red Urushi lacquer handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ikeda\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshikazu Ikeda\u003c\/a\u003e - Sakai City, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Ebony \/ White Horn \/ Silver Spacer","offer_id":57804690751819,"sku":"IKGY240HM-E","price":970.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red Urushi Lacquer","offer_id":57804690784587,"sku":"IKGY240HM-RU","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Karin wood","offer_id":57804690817355,"sku":"IKGY240HM-K","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sandalwood","offer_id":57593118916939,"sku":"IKGY240HM-S","price":930.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4038.jpg?v=1783600695"},{"product_id":"komagire-gyuto-knife-sk-carbon-mono-steel-polished-finish-sakai-takayuki","title":"Komagire Gyuto knife, SK carbon mono steel, polished finish - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Komagire \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This version of gyuto is heavier and taller, double bevelled, but ground for right handed use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sk5\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSK5\u003c\/a\u003e, mid range carbon steel. It is a tough steel that can be hardened to 62 - 63 HRC, with a great impact resistance. With high carbon levels in the mix (0.90%) it offers great edge retention and sharpness. This steel is a great choice for hunting knives, and will take on tough jobs in the kitchen with ease. Although added Chromium (0.30%) enhances wear and corrosion resistance, it is worth noting that this is not a stainless steel, and care must be taken to avoid rust and corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished, or \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western pakkawood handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593125241163,"sku":"15073 \/ D5","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_7578_410958af-6883-4b49-86be-03cbb9d63821.jpg?v=1783600795"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-1-carbon-steel-with-iron-cladding-kurouchi-finish-yoake-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami 1 carbon steel with iron cladding, Kurouchi finish, Yoake range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The difference between blue 1 and 2 is the amount of carbon present with 1 being the highest. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal ebony handle with black buffalo horn ferule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=yoake*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593127797067,"sku":"Y-A1-G240-K \/ STOKEY","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_6409_025aaa9a-3637-4a4b-bfac-71e08ab4ff6a.jpg?v=1783600840"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-zdp-189-powder-steel-with-stainless-steel-cladding-polished-finish-hayabusa-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, ZDP189 powder steel with stainless steel cladding, Polished finish, Hayabusa range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: ZDP189. This crazy powder steel is made by Hitachi. It contains 3% carbon and 20% chromium which is fairly unusual to say the least. As one might expect with these numbers the steel is capable of insane hardness. Obviously this comes at a price, both cost wise and sharpenability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal teak handle with a buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=hayabusa*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHayabusa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593136644427,"sku":"HA-Z-G210 \/ STOKEY","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/WhatsAppImage2022-07-12at11.55.21AM_61dcb505-35c5-4b2b-9046-66e3d2630215.jpg?v=1783600946"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-2-with-iron-cladding-kasumi-finish-komorebi-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami 2 with iron cladding, Kasumi finish, Komorebi range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. In this case, the knife is slightly taller at the heel than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the blade. The effect on this knife was achieved using natural sharpening stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal ebony wood handle with a buffalo ferrule (210mm) and octagonal wenge monowood handle (240mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm and 240mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=komorebi*\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKomorebi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Thin knives in all the classic shapes, finished to a high standard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm Ebony handle","offer_id":57593141756235,"sku":"KO-A2-G210-Ebony \/ STOKEY","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm Wenge handle","offer_id":57593141789003,"sku":"KO-A2-G240-Wenge \/ D3","price":470.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm Ebony handle with white buffalo horn ferule and silver spacer","offer_id":57593141821771,"sku":"KO-A2-G210-ES \/ D3","price":440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm Mono Wenge handle","offer_id":57804750422347,"sku":"KO-A2-G210-W","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/WhatsAppImage2022-05-19at11.28.18AM_730107b4-80aa-44c1-bc1d-1ea966740f9d.jpg?v=1783601037"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-shirogami-2-with-iron-cladding-hand-laminated-damascus-finish-hyomon-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, Shirogami 2 with iron cladding, Hand Laminated Damascus finish, Hyomon range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or Suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal snakewood handle with white buffalo horn ferule and end cap (240mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctagonal Ebony wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule (210mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e, blaksmith - Takahiro Nihei\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cproduct%2Cpage%2C\u0026amp;q=hyomon\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eHyomon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Having one of the most impressively finished that that we sell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"It's so shiny i could shave in it, if i ever did that sort of thing\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm. Ebony wood handle","offer_id":57593145524555,"sku":"HY-S2-G210-Ebony","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm. Snakewood handle","offer_id":57593145557323,"sku":"HY-S2-G240-Snakewood \/ D3","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/WhatsAppImage2022-05-03at12.54.58PM_615ba213-bde0-4ed4-8c52-6738bd149bd9.jpg?v=1783601071"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-1-with-iron-cladding-damascus-finish-kikuzuki-uzu-range-sakai-kikumori","title":"Gyuto Knife, Aogami 1 with iron cladding, Damascus finish, Kikuzuki Uzu range - Sakai Kikumori","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca title=\"Gyuto\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-1\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The difference between blue 1 and 2 is the amount of carbon present with 1 being the highest. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Magnolia wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-kikumori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Kikumori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kikuzuki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKikuzuki\u003c\/a\u003e Uzu\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions CDY","offers":[{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593167151435,"sku":"SKI-A1-G240KU","price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_2985_09a55b6a-829d-4e3b-9b09-66092e4a5426.jpg?v=1783601137"},{"product_id":"single-bevel-gyuto-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-kurouchi-tsuchime-finish-hatsukokoro-shirasagi","title":"Single bevel gyuto knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel, Kurouchi Tsuchime finish - Hatsukokoro Shirasagi","description":"\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro have come up with an excellent range of knives here. They are all single bevel Japanese style knives for right handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This is a single bevel version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steels differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finishes comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Wenge handle with buffalo horn ferrule \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm or 240mm length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=shirasagi*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirasagi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Single bevel lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Niche but deeply cool.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593174294859,"sku":"SHI-A2-G210-SBevel \/ D3","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593174327627,"sku":"SHI-A2-G240-SBevel \/ D4","price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_8886_a3e81f90-b1e4-4ebf-97d0-cf5a5f5b144d.jpg?v=1783600887"},{"product_id":"guyto-knife-aogami-1-carbon-steel-damascus-finish-nakagawa-hamono","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami 1 carbon steel, Damascus finish - Nakagawa Hamono","description":"\u003cp\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa is the young talent trained at Shiraki Hamono. He is working with a range of carbon and speciality steels and producing some really covetable knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-1\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The difference between blue 1 and 2 is the amount of carbon present with 1 being the highest. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal teak handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nakagawa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNakagawa Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those looking to own a knife from one of the newer talents coming from Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e pattern pattern has a lovely organic look to it. This is a hard one not to put down\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593174425931,"sku":"NBDG210 \/ COALDROPS \/ SOHO","price":465.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593174458699,"sku":"NBDG240 \/ BOROUGH","price":530.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/image_b15ca95a-3a1f-4806-8074-eb7f053fd86a.jpg?v=1783601342"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-sg2-stainless-steel-kasumi-finish-myojin","title":"Gyuto knife, SG2 stainless steel, Kasumi finish - Myojin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMyojin is known for doing the finishing work and sharpening for Konosuke, but now produces knives under his own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sg2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/a\u003e or R2. These are modern powder steels and as the name suggested are formed from a mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be harder to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH:  \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony handle with black buffalo horn ferule (180mm);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctagonal Teak handle with black buffalo horn ferule (240mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 180mm or 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/myojin\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMyojin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"180mm Ebony handle","offer_id":57593174589771,"sku":"MSG180 \/ E4","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm Teak handle","offer_id":57593174622539,"sku":"MSSG240 \/ COALDROPS","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/image_bee18860-d123-4a70-98a8-6684b6a3113d.jpg?v=1783601345"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-super-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-finish-mutsumi-hinoura","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami Super with stainless steel cladding, Kurouchi finish - Mutsumi Hinoura","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic knife from Mutsumi Hinoura, a prominent blacksmith from the Sanjo area. The demand for his kitchen knives is very high and they are incredibly hard to get hold of. Luckily, we got to meet him on one of our trips years ago and have stocked his work since. His knives never struggle to take a keen edge. He has recently branched out and started his own forge, Tsuchinone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-super\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) super\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel - at up to 1.5% - out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to 63-64 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. The blue steel core has then been wrapped in stainless steel making maintenance easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nashiji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNashiji\u003c\/a\u003e or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOctagonal Ebony Handle with Black Pakkawood Ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm, 210mm and 270mm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Mutsumi Hinoura  - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: A great knife connected to a long history of knife making in the Hinoura family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"it has to be pound for pound one of the best knives going at the moment. A blade to treasure forever. ”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57914987151691,"sku":"HIGY210AN \/D4","price":370.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593176850763,"sku":"HIGY240AN","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"270mm","offer_id":57593176883531,"sku":"HIGY270AN","price":415.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_1152_9d7c9b3f-3d3e-47ff-aa56-e5cc74dd5ff6.jpg?v=1783601253"},{"product_id":"single-bevel-gyuto-knife-shirogami-2-polished-finish-hatsukokoro-shirasagi","title":"Single bevel Gyuto knife,  shirogami 2, polished finish - Hatsukokoro Shirasagi","description":"\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro have come up with an excellent range of knives here. They are all single bevel Japanese style knives for right handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This version is single sided making it only suitable for right handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Teak handle with buffalo horn ferrule \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 195 or 210mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=shirasagi*\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirasagi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Single bevel lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Niche but deeply cool.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"195mm","offer_id":57593184551243,"sku":"SHI-S2-G195-SBevel \/ D3","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593184584011,"sku":"SHI-S2-G210-SBevel","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/image_9e3cfbd2-20fd-462a-9be1-e191a6ae550b.jpg?v=1783600889"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-shirogami-2-steel-honsanmai-finish-masamoto-ks","title":"Gyuto knife, Shirogami 2 steel, honsanmai - Masamoto KS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the KS series from Masamoto and this gyuto is the san mai version  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e or polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: D-shaped magnolia handle with buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/masamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMasamoto\u003c\/a\u003e, KS series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: A cracking gyuto. Snap one up quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: “Some of the most sought after knives in the world. Tricky to get hold of and you can see why when you see the cutting performance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593194021195,"sku":"KS2924 \/ COALDROPS","price":670.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/f1297b51-77f7-4731-933d-18b59399f53e_f0fd5e7d-85b3-443b-8ab0-6acba39dcbb6.jpg?v=1783601686"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-tsuchime-finish-yu-kurosaki","title":"Gyuto knife, VG10 Stainless steel, tsuchime finish - Yu Kurosaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eYu Kurosaki is a young blacksmith based in Takefu, Echizen. He started his blacksmithing career in 2002 apprenticing under Hiroshi Kato the then owner of Kanehiro. In 2018 he was given the award of Traditional Japanese Craftsman, a very high accolade. We are very proud to sell his knives and think he is a real one to watch in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A high performance, Japanese-made stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Kurosaki’s unique scratch pattern finish is named after the Japanese wind gods (Fuji’s). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or Suminigashi. This type of finish is made by repeatedly folding two different steels until they create the twisted and folded pattern. Generally speaking this is then used as a cladding so doesn’t affect the knife physically except for the looks  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal mono Keyaki wood, Octagonal rosewood handle with a black pakkawood ferrule and Octagonal oak handle with hard maple ferule and \u003ca style=\"color:black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cproduct%2Cpage%2C\u0026amp;q=turquoise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eturquoise\u003c\/a\u003e spacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm and 240mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurosaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e - Takefu, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those looking for a range of knives that is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: “We met Kurosaki San last time we were in Japan and we both immediately knew we wanted to sell his knives\u003cem\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm Keyaki","offer_id":57804915147083,"sku":"ZVD-210CH \/ F3 (sticker)","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm Keyaki","offer_id":57804915179851,"sku":"ZVD-240CH-K \/ F3","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"210mm Oak","offer_id":57804915212619,"sku":"ZVD-210CHOP \/ F3","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm Rosewood","offer_id":57804915245387,"sku":"ZVD-210CH-RW \/ F3","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm Rosewood","offer_id":57804915278155,"sku":"ZVD-240CH \/ F3 (no sticker)","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_7479_339d4dab-0446-4a04-95d2-3816e1db63a8.jpg?v=1783601611"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-shirogami-1-with-stainless-steel-cladding-nashiji-finish-maboroshi-range-wa-handle-fujiwara","title":"Gyuto knife, Shirogami 1 with stainless steel cladding, nashiji finish, Maboroshi range, wa handle - Fujiwara","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fujiwara family have been making edged tools for 140 years. They started as sword producers but as demand decreased after WW2 they turned their attention to chef knives. Master Teruyasu Fujiwara is the fourth generation to work in this family run business. He is a pioneer of cladding carbon steel in stainless steel that is commonplace today. He also unusually does every part of the knife making process himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/maboroshi-range-teruyasu-fujiwara\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaboroshi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This steel has the highest amount of carbon out of the paper steels so will get crazy sharp easily. It is a very reactive steel so best kept dry. These Knives are then Clad in soft stainless steel to make them easier to look after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nashiji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNashiji\u003c\/a\u003e or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Wa handle in magnolia wood with pakkawood ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/fujiwara\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeruyasu Fujiwara\u003c\/a\u003e - Tokyo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: A cracking traditional-look knife with notch detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"All the look and traditional styling but with the distinctive notch to the choil, perfect for a stable pinch grip.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":57593219907915,"sku":"TF-2106 \/ F2","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593219940683,"sku":"TF-2108","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593219973451,"sku":"TF-2109 \/ F3","price":640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_0181_e871a07d-eafa-49f6-8071-2d619ac8e9f1.jpg?v=1783601103"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-zdp189-powder-steel-polished-finish-sukenari","title":"Gyuto knife, ZDP189 powder steel, polished finish - Sukenari","description":"\u003cp\u003eSukenari hamono were founded in 1933. Throughout Japan they are known for their ability to forge blades of exceptional quality. They have also been real pioneers of forging modern steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: ZDP189. This is a modern powder steels and as the name suggested is formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be slightly difficult to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e or polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOctagonal Oak handle with black Buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210 or 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sukenari\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSukenari\u003c\/a\u003e - Toyama, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Top of the line knives in crazy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"I have waited a longtime to get knives in from this maker. Now they are here my only complaint is I need more as I want all of them.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etsu Knife Co","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593247924555,"sku":"S-102 \/ COALDROPS","price":365.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593247957323,"sku":"S-103 \/ STOKEY \/ COALDROPS","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4173_94446b9d-885d-438c-9cca-b4762540d42a.jpg?v=1783601545"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-hap40-powder-steel-polished-finish-gihei","title":"Gyuto knife, HAP40 powder steel, polished finish - Gihei","description":"\u003cp\u003eGihei Hamono has been operational for over 80 years. It is currently run by 2nd generation Hosowaka-san and his son. They have been predominantly specialising in high end powder steels for many years now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hap40\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHAP40\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a semi stainless powder steel manufactured by Hitachi steel. It has high amounts of tungsten, vanadium, molybdenum and cobalt making it a very tough steel. Add to this over 1.2% carbon and we have a steel capable of extreme hardness and edge retention. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished or \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Keyaki, or Zelkova wood, with a buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210 or 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gihei\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGihei\u003c\/a\u003e - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Top of the line knives in crazy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"I waited two years for this and every moment was worth it. Everything Gihei produce is phenomenal and we have quite the collection. I had the pleasure of visiting their forge in autumn 2019. The workshop is tiny and it’s mind blowing to think they produce this array from there.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etsu Knife Co","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593281610059,"sku":"GH-205 \/ F2","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593281642827,"sku":"GH-206 \/ F2","price":440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_3841_9cecda10-91d0-4f06-9c2b-bd4c099b3b12.jpg?v=1783601506"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-zdp189-powder-steel-polished-finish-gihei","title":"Gyuto knife, ZDP189 powder steel, polished finish - Gihei","description":"\u003cp\u003eGihei Hamono has been operational for over 80 years. It is currently run by 2nd generation Hosowaka-san and his son. They have been predominantly specialising in high end powder steels for many years now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: ZDP189. This is a modern powder steels and as the name suggested is formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be slightly difficult to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished or \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Keyaki or Zelkova wood with a buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gihei\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eGihei\u003c\/a\u003e - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Top of the line knives in crazy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"I waited two years for this and every moment was worth it. Everything they produce is phenomenal and we have quite the collection. I had the pleasure of visiting their forge in autumn 2019. The workshop is tiny and it’s mind blowing to think they produce this array from there.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593281970507,"sku":"GH-106","price":560.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593282003275,"sku":"GH-107 \/ F2","price":610.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/image_0d8ca2dc-f760-494e-912b-8c9f3ccbe5b9.jpg?v=1783600404"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-cobalt-special-powder-steel-tsuchime-finish-yu-kurosaki","title":"Gyuto knife, Cobalt special powder steel, tsuchime finish - Yu Kurosaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eYu Kurosaki is a young blacksmith based in Takefu, Echizen. He started his blacksmithing career in 2002 appetising under Hiroshi Kato the then owner of Kanehiro. In 2018 he was given the award of Traditional Japanese Craftsman, a very high accolade. We are very proud to sell his knives and think he is a real one to watch in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: Cobalt special. This is a very new Japanese Stainless feel used extensively in hunting knives. It’s pretty amazing stuff and really nice to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that helps with food release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal keyaki mono wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210 or 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurosaki\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e - Takefu, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those looking for a range of knives that is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: “We met Kurosaki San last time we were in Japan and we both immediately knew we wanted to sell his knives\u003cem\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm Keyaki","offer_id":57593327911243,"sku":"ZCS-210CH with sticker \/ F3","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm Keyaki","offer_id":57593327944011,"sku":"ZCS-240CH \/ F3","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_5956_b2773afb-22ad-4fe8-bec7-b7126da62894.jpg?v=1783601486"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-damascus-and-tsuchime-finish-ohishi","title":"Gyuto knife, VG10, damascus and tsuchime finish - Ohishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis range of knives add to the already impressive offering from Ohishi. Once again great for professionals who love the western handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese Stainless steel capable of impressive hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or Suminigashi and \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This type of finish is made by repeatedly folding two different steels until they create the twisted and folded pattern. Generally speaking this is then used as a cladding so doesn’t affect the knife physically except for the looks. The \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e Finish is a hammered pattern which helps with food release and looks really cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western style mahogany handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 180mm, 210mm, 240mm or 270mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ohishi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOhishi\u003c\/a\u003e - Niigata, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those wanting an easy to look after knife in a very pretty package. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"The fit and finish on these knives is excellent for the price and the steel is hardened up to HRC 61-62 meaning they have great edge holding abilities. \"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":57593387778379,"sku":"OHGY180ST \/ D2","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593387811147,"sku":"OHGY210ST \/ D2","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593387843915,"sku":"OHGY240STW","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"270mm","offer_id":57593387876683,"sku":"OH-GY-270-ST \/ D2","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4148_4981511b-5c42-42c2-89d2-1874fd8fec32.jpg?v=1783601367"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-shirogami-1-with-stainless-steel-cladding-nashiji-finish-maboroshi-range-western-handle-fujiwara-1","title":"Gyuto knife, Shirogami 1 with stainless steel cladding, nashiji finish, Maboroshi range, western handle - Fujiwara","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fujiwara family have been making edged tools for 140 years. They started as sword producers but as demand decreased after WW2 they turned their attention to chef knives. Master Teruyasu Fujiwara is the fourth generation to work in this family run business. He is a pioneer of cladding carbon steel in stainless steel that is commonplace today. He also unusually does every part of the knife making process himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/maboroshi-range-teruyasu-fujiwara\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaboroshi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This steel has the highest amount of carbon out of the paper steels so will get crazy sharp easily. It is a very reactive steel so best kept dry. These Knives are then Clad in soft stainless steel to make them easier to look after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nashiji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNashiji\u003c\/a\u003e or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western handle in Pakkawood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 180mm, 210mm or 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/fujiwara\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeruyasu Fujiwara\u003c\/a\u003e - Tokyo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: A slightly familiar western feel but definitely Japanese sharpness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"I normally am a wa Handle kind of guy but the western is a goer for me. A fantastically weighted knife.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":57593391513931,"sku":"TF-2306 \/ F2","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593391546699,"sku":"TF-2308 \/ F2","price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593391579467,"sku":"TF-2309 \/ STOKEY","price":645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4101_60672b82-d797-45ce-96db-41284394eac8.jpg?v=1783600494"},{"product_id":"gyuto-zdp189-damascus-sukenari-1","title":"Gyuto knife, ZDP189 powder steel, damascus finish - Sukenari","description":"\u003cp\u003eSukenari hamono were founded in 1933. Throughout Japan they are known for their ability to forge blades of exceptional quality. They have also been real pioneers of forging modern steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Gyuto. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: ZDP189. This is a modern powder steels and as the name suggested is formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be slightly difficult to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or Suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Teak or Ebony with a black Buffalo horn ferrule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm and 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sukenari\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSukenari\u003c\/a\u003e - Toyama, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Top of the line knives in crazy steels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"I have waited a longtime to get knives in from this maker. Now they are here my only complaint is I need more as I want all of them.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593391710539,"sku":"SGZDP210 \/ STOKEY","price":580.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593391743307,"sku":"SGZDP240 \/ G1","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_0827_5c48a23e-866e-46e4-b6c0-3d163906d734.jpg?v=1783601444"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-super-core-with-stainless-steel-cladding-akifusa","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami Super with stainless steel cladding, migaki finish - Akifusa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Akifusa range of knives represent exceptional value with top notch fit and finish usually found on much more expensive knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-super\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) super\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel at up to 1.5% out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to 63-64 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. The blue steel core has then been wrapped in stainless steel making maintenance easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished or migaki  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: D shaped rosewood handle with a pakkawood ferrule. Theoretically this is a right handers handle but I know loads of people who happily use them left handed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 180mm, 210mm or 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/akifusa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAkifusa - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those wanting one of the best cutting steels on the planet at an acceptable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"The fit and finish on these knives is phenomenal and they are fun to sharpen if you find sharpening fun.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":57593395642699,"sku":"AFGY180TA \/ E6","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593395675467,"sku":"AFGY210TA \/ D5","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593395708235,"sku":"AFGY240TA \/ F3","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4130_7ec06daf-27b4-44c8-9bb5-252c6764cbb5.jpg?v=1783601434"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-ginsan-stainless-steel-nashiji-finish-kato","title":"Gyuto knife, Ginsan stainless steel, nashiji finish - Kato","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoshimi Kato is based in Takefu knife village in Fukui Prefecture. Trained by his father, Hiroshi Kato (who also trained Yu Kurosaki), he received the award of traditional craftsmen in 2008 and has gone on to produce some really amazing knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ginsan\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinsanko\u003c\/a\u003e or Silver 3 as it is commonly known is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well, a huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium in it which is what makes stainless, well stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nashiji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNashiji\u003c\/a\u003e or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal cherry wood handle with a black pakkawood ferrule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kato\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshimi Kato\u003c\/a\u003e - Takefu, Echizen, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: A great workhorse gyuto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"This range of knives features one of my favourite steels Ginsan which the maker has made perfect use of.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm, Cherry Wood handle","offer_id":57593396724043,"sku":"D-705CW \/ D4","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm, Cherry Wood handle","offer_id":57593396756811,"sku":"D-706 \/ F3","price":430.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_3434_3cc6a0f0-b783-4d10-9d6b-78d523eba131.jpg?v=1783600138"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-core-with-stainless-steel-cladding-and-a-western-handle-ohishi","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami Super core with stainless steel cladding, migaki finish - Ohishi","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA western-style gyuto with the performance of Japanese steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003cspan\u003eAogami (blue paper) super steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel - at up to 1.5% - out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to 63-64 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. The blue steel core has then been wrapped in stainless steel making maintenance easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished or migaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Western micarta handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm and 270mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Ohishi, Niigata City, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Anyone wanting one a knife made from one of the best cutting steels on the planet at an acceptable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS:\u003cem\u003e\"I got this range of knives with chefs in mind. The steel stays sharp for ages and the handle makes it easier to grip in high-paced, possibly wet kitchens.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593405604171,"sku":"OHGY210AS \/ D3","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"270mm","offer_id":57593405636939,"sku":"OHGY270AS \/ D3","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/image_0b93040c-d6fc-409b-b169-192b90763d37.jpg?v=1783601429"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-1-with-iron-cladding-damascus-finish-komorebi-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami 1 with iron cladding, Damascus finish, Komorebi range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 1\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The difference between blue 1 and 2 is the amount of carbon present with 1 being the highest. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance. The blade is finished using natural stones, giving it a very reflective and almost 3D effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal ebony handle with a buffalo ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=komorebi*\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eKomorebi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Thin and fit, and some of the best fit and finish around.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57804738265419,"sku":"KO-A1-G210-DAMASCUS","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57804738298187,"sku":"KO-A1-G240","price":630.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/WhatsAppImage2022-07-12at10.20.13AM_2ff11d11-0897-4c1f-ac12-210c6b540556.jpg?v=1783600960"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-nickel-damascus-hatsukokoro-sunaarashi","title":"Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife, VG10, Nickel Damascus - Hatsukokoro Sunaarashi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KP-CoalDropsYard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57804800196939,"sku":"HSVKG210","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/WhatsAppImage2022-02-18at12.39.46.jpg?v=1783601210"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-mono-aogami-2-polished-finish-sakai-takayuki","title":"Gyuto knife, Mono Aogami 2, polished finish - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakai Takayuki \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This gyuto is part of the Aoniko range and is ground asymmetrically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2 steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The steel has then been hardened to 62-63 rockwell and wrapped in stainless steel to further ease maintenance. This knife is mono-construction and made from a single piece of steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWestern shaped pakka wood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm and 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Sakai Takayuki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne knife for everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS:\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"A dependable, no-nonsense knife that has great edge retention. Classic and classy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57804939592011,"sku":"13012\/F2","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57804939624779,"sku":"13013\/F2","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/5cdb0075-a6ed-4a00-b04e-2c968f395e0c.jpg?v=1783601690"},{"product_id":"honyaki-gyuto-knife-shirogami-3-carbon-steel-mirror-polish-finish-ikeda-copy","title":"Honyaki Gyuto knife, Shirogami 3 Carbon steel, mirror polish finish - Ikeda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto is made by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda. He is the current chairman of the Sakai dentokogeshi (traditional skilled crafts)association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Abura Honyaki \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This is a \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/honyaki\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e - or true-forged - blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: Shirogami 3, the lowest carbon count out of the shirogami series. It has lower finished hardness which makes it tough (\"less chippy\") and easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Mirror polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony Handle with Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule and Silver Spacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ikeda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshikazu Ikeda\u003c\/a\u003e - Sakai City, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57907441238347,"sku":"IKGY240HA-EBS","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4726_cd359856-fe81-45ad-9692-b81038e0fc67.jpg?v=1783600693"},{"product_id":"honyaki-gyuto-knife-shirogami-3-carbon-steel-mirror-polish-finish-ikeda-copy-1","title":"Honyaki Gyuto knife, Shirogami 3 Carbon steel, mirror polish finish - Ikeda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto is made by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda. He is the current chairman of the Sakai dentokogeshi (traditional skilled crafts)association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Abura Honyaki \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This is a \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/honyaki\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e - or true-forged - blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: Shirogami 3, the lowest carbon count out of the shirogami series. It has lower finished hardness which makes it tough (\"less chippy\") and easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Mirror polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Urushi Handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ikeda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshikazu Ikeda\u003c\/a\u003e - Sakai City, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57907442385227,"sku":"IKGY240HA-U","price":830.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/CA22183A-8963-4AD9-B9D8-D26535E808FE.jpg?v=1784816600"},{"product_id":"honyaki-gyuto-knife-shirogami-3-carbon-steel-mirror-polish-finish-ikeda-copy-2","title":"Honyaki Gyuto knife, Shirogami 3 Carbon steel, mirror polish finish - Ikeda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto is made by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda. He is the current chairman of the Sakai dentokogeshi (traditional skilled crafts)association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Abura Honyaki \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. This is a \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/honyaki\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehonyaki\u003c\/a\u003e - or true-forged - blade. These blades use a mono steel construction which is then differentially hardened. This basically means the edge is harder than the spine. The wave line, or hamon, seen on the blade face is an indication that the blade has been hardened in this way. These are the hardest knives to make and failure rate is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: Shirogami 3, the lowest carbon count out of the shirogami series. It has lower finished hardness which makes it tough (\"less chippy\") and easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Mirror polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony Handle with Streaky Buffalo Horn Ferrule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ikeda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshikazu Ikeda\u003c\/a\u003e - Sakai City, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57907443204427,"sku":"IKGY240HA-ES","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/EFF4019B-504B-4EBB-9C70-7FD48A60AC8D.jpg?v=1784816507"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-coloured-damascus-finish-saji-copy","title":"Gyuto knife, VG10 Stainless Steel, Coloured Damascus finish - Saji","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaji, a prominent Takefu maker, has made a real eye tuner here. After 5 years of running this business we have finally got this masters knives in. He is one of the great makers of Japan and has been awarded the distinction of living treasure. He is also one of the makers who set up Takefu knife village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Coloured \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e - copper layered with brass. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance. To \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Teak Handle with Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 240mm in length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/saji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaji\u003c\/a\u003e - Takefu, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Owning something that not many other people do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Crikey.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57911666344267,"sku":"SJ-CDG240-T","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/E4DFF548-7360-4D3A-861A-6B577B8872D1.jpg?v=1784816902"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-coloured-damascus-finish-saji-copy-1","title":"Gyuto knife, VG10 Stainless Steel, Coloured Damascus finish - Saji","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaji, a prominent Takefu maker, has made a real eye tuner here. After 5 years of running this business we have finally got this masters knives in. He is one of the great makers of Japan and has been awarded the distinction of living treasure. He is also one of the makers who set up Takefu knife village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/vg10\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/a\u003e. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Coloured \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e - copper layered with brass. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance. To \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Oak Handle with Walnut Ferrule and Turquoise Spacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 240mm in length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/saji\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaji\u003c\/a\u003e - Takefu, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Owning something that not many other people do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Crikey.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57911677911371,"sku":"SJ-CDG240-O","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/EAC71AFD-26E7-4C81-9A01-CAC0BBBE2FE7.jpg?v=1784816992"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-vg10-stainless-steel-damascus-finish-katayama-yuta","title":"Gyuto knife, VG10 stainless steel, damascus finish - Katayama Yuta","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatayama Yuta is a Takefu based blacksmith who trained with Takeshi Saji before setting up his own workshop a few years ago. He is renowned for his stunning, almost textured damascus patterns on stainless steel knives. Beautiful and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: VG10. A premium high carbon Japanese Stainless steel capable of impressive hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINISH: Damascus or Suminagashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematerial is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Katayama yuta - Takefu, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: A stunning and low maintenance daily driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57915138900299,"sku":"KAGY210V10 \/ D4","price":415.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/6EF7152A-40DE-4681-BE14-6115C691C1EF.jpg?v=1785438367"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-aogami-super-with-stainless-steel-cladding-kurouchi-tsuchime-finish-mutsumi-hinoura","title":"Gyuto knife, Aogami Super with stainless steel cladding, Kurouchi Tsuchime finish - Mutsumi Hinoura","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic knife from Mutsumi Hinoura, a prominent blacksmith from the Sanjo area. The demand for his kitchen knives is very high and they are incredibly hard to get hold of. Luckily, we got to meet him on one of our trips years ago and have stocked his work since. His knives never struggle to take a keen edge. He has recently branched out and started his own forge, Tsuchinone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-super\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) super\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The super part indicates the highest amount of carbon steel - at up to 1.5% - out of the blue series steels. This has then been hardened to 63-64 rockwell making it very hard and capable of retaining an edge for a very long time. The blue steel core has then been wrapped in stainless steel making maintenance easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTsuchime. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finishes comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony Handle with Black Pakkawood Ferrule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 180mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Mutsumi Hinoura  - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"it has to be pound for pound one of the best knives going at the moment. A blade to treasure forever.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57915469300043,"sku":"HIGY180AT \/ D5","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/9075F372-95CC-4E6E-B4FF-7A9191E0F437.jpg?v=1785429403"},{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-sg2-stainless-steel-kasumi-finish-myojin-1","title":"Gyuto knife, SG2 stainless steel, Kasumi finish - Myojin","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyojin is known for doing the finishing work and sharpening for Konosuke, but now produces knives under his own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sg2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSG2\u003c\/a\u003e or R2. These are modern powder steels and as the name suggested are formed from a mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be harder to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kasumi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/a\u003e polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony handle with Streaky buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: Naohito \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/myojin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMyojin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57930534781259,"sku":"MSSG240-E","price":565.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/D86EDEBA-E856-4905-8DBF-4BE64A038A82.jpg?v=1784816704"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/collections\/GYUTO-BANNER.jpg?v=1785619039","url":"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto-knife.oembed?page=3","provider":"Kitchen Provisions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}