{"product_id":"aaa-050w3-05-ia300","title":"Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo White #3 Yanagiba 300mm Ho Wood Handle (Saya)","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\u003eManzo is the pseudonym for a sharpener hailing from Sakai, a city known for its prestigious sharpeners of single bevel knives. He was trained under the sole sharpener for a legendary bladesmith who produced some of the rarest and most illustrious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonyaki \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblades. Manzo's consistent ura sharpening embodies the hallmark of what constitutes a great single bevel knife. His blades feel more heavy on the balance than, say, our Togashi Tachi line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite #3 is a high quality carbon steel that will take a very refined edge with less effort and time than other carbon steels (i.e. will take less than other carbon steels from the same smith and sharpener duo). It is also very reasonably priced for a carbon steel knife. Initiates and experienced users of carbon steel single bevel knives who prefer a heavier feeling knife in the hand need to look no further than the Kikuchiyo Manzo White #3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese fish slicing blade that is single-sided (bevelled), often simply referred to as a “sushi knife.” These slicers may not be as versatile as its double-sided cousin, Sujihiki, but when it comes to pure slicing tasks of boneless protein (and not just fish), a well-sharpened Yanagiba is unmatched in performance. It is a great addition for any cooks working with sashimi and other delicate, raw seafoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Yanagiba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 300mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: White (Shirogami) #3, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 452mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 292mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 306mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 36mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 4.4mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 144mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 242g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right Handed \u003cbr\u003eCome with Saya \u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Manzo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527204442305,"sku":"AAA-050W3-05-IA300","price":370.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20210305_113019.jpg?v=1787662565","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/aaa-050w3-05-ia300","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}