{"product_id":"masakage-kiri-vg10-damascus-170mm-bunka","title":"Masakage \"Kiri\" VG10 Damascus 170mm Bunka","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Masakage \"Kiri\" Bunka is handcrafted by Yoshimi Kato using VG10 steel, and hand-sharpened by Takayuki Shibata. The Damascus finish adds an extra touch of style to the blade, and the awesome edge geometry and distal tapering ensures a sleek cutting performance. The blade is paired with an oval-shaped wa-handle made of Ho Wood, with Red Pakkawood Kuchiwa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin (Made in): Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand: Masakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCraftsman: Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSharpener: Takayuki Shibata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnife Type: Bunka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e60-62 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Finishes: Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 170mm (6.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbove heel: 2.2mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle: 2.0mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape: Marugata (Oval-shaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKuchiwa: Red Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 127mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall Length: 316mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 125g (4.4oz) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMasakage\u003c\/em\u003e\" (昌景)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Masakage 昌景\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMasakage Knives was founded in 2007 by Takayuki Shibata, one of the top knife sharpeners in Japan. His goal was to help the legendary artisans in Takefu Knife Village to showcase their talent as well as their handcrafted knives.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67677627580643,"sku":"qwx1791901478810","price":165.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/6219\/4659\/files\/masakage-kiri-vg10-damascus-170mm-bunka_1.jpg?v=1791901486","url":"https:\/\/luxcladboutique.shop\/products\/masakage-kiri-vg10-damascus-170mm-bunka","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}