{"product_id":"aaa-050s2-fa210","title":"Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren Silver #3 Gyuto 210mm Ho Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA renowned smith from Sakai-city, Kikuchiyo (a pseudonym) apprenticed for over two decades before taking over the master's forge upon his retirement a few years ago. One of the most impressive traits of his working style is that he is not only fast in production but he is also one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai that can forge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blades, a technique of forging that yields knives with beautiful Hamon lines and exquisite hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRen is a pseudonym for the grandson of one of Sakai's greatest sharpeners. A sharpener highly respected for his quality sharpening consistency for both double and single bevel knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing a third generation sharpener in his late teens who only began training a few years ago, blades done by Ren reflect his experience level in their price points. As a result, his knives are ideal for those looking for excellently forged carbon steel blades at an extremely reasonable price point. Hobbyist sharpeners looking for a knife to practice polishing and initiates of carbon steel knives will also enjoy owning a Kikuchiyo Ren blade. We carry Silver #3, White #2 and Blue #2 steels in this line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Gyuto \u003cbr\u003eSize: 210mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan), Soft Stainless Clad\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 355mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 198mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 215mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 50mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.3mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 140mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 138g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527204769985,"sku":"AAA-050S2-FA210","price":425.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/HitohiraKikuchiyoRenSilver_3Gyuto210mmHoWoodHandle_DoubleStamp_Right.jpg?v=1787662580","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/aaa-050s2-fa210","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}