{"product_id":"toshu-giken-kurouchi-nakiri-sk-hagane-with-magnolia-and-plastic-handle-15cm165cm","title":"Toshu Giken - Kurouchi Nakiri SK Hagane with magnolia and plastic handle (15cm\/16.5cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Toshu Giken (Tokyo)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/toshu_giken_logo_480x480.png?v=1663128543\" width=\"308\" height=\"84\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/toshu_giken_logo.png?v=1663128543\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginated in 1946, Toshu Kitchen Knife Shop has served a number of professionals with their unique knife-making methods such as \"hammered flame forging\" and \"Edo-Togi grinding\". Although the brand is not widely known worldwide, the second generation master, Mr.Tozaki has inherited the rare technique of knife sharpening, which is highly sophisticated and elaborately applied on each piece of his work.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost notably, all Toshu knives are 100% hand sharpened by Mr. Tozaki while the majority of knife makers rely on more economical processes. This hand sharpened edge line shows slight imperfection in terms of the appearance but bears unparalleled sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout hammered flame forging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/hammered_flame_forging_480x480.png?v=1663202975\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/hammered_flame_forging.png?v=1663202975\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHammered flame forging is one of Toshu knives' specialties, the traditional forging method used for Japanese sword manufacturing. This method is performed by heating the raw material in a 1,000℃ flame and welding\/shaping all with manual hammering process.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Kurouchi Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKurouchi（黒打）is a type of knives that are only polished the edge line and left with black residue appearing after forging and quenching. The black part of every Kurouchi looks different to each other and shows a little imperfection in their looks. However, this rustic design is aesthetically pleasing to eyes and feels traditional craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade: SK Hagane (standard carbon steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Standard Japanese SK Steel (prone to rust material)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpness　★★\u003cspan\u003e★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (3\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness\/durability　★★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ (3\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge retention  ★★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★☆☆ (3\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase of sharpening　\u003cspan\u003e★★★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRust resistance　\u003cspan\u003e★★☆☆☆ (2\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade of iron sand using Japan's ancient manufacturing method, it is a material that has been used for Japanese chef knives since ancient times. These days it is also commonly used in homes. Because our Japanese carbon steel is honbazuke honed, the blade is very sharp. It is an excellent item with which to enjoy the same sharpness as a professional.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"365\" height=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice reference for general chef's knife 21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Steel Super\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$$$ (\u003cspan\u003e$800-1500\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Steel 1 and 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$$ \u003cspan\u003e($500-1200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Steel 1 and 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$ \u003cspan\u003e($300-800)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Japanese SK Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$ \u003cspan\u003e($100-200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6JHrRC7LuMg?si=gZJxcSluvw-dd9yV\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour knife will save someone's life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started a corporate partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eCancer Council Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e in July 2024. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy purchasing knives from us, you will automatically participate in this campaign as we collect $2 from the sales of every knife product. Say if you purchase 2 knives, we donate $4 on behalf of you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, visit https:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/pages\/knife-for-a-good-cause\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKaz's Knife \"No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xpX_DcwSzks\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xpX_DcwSzks\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving been used for a while, even good knives can get chipped and rusty as seen in the above video, but don't worry! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost of the minor issues can be fixed by sharpening on a #400-#1000 whetstone. We have tutorial videos for you to learn how to use whetstone. However, it might seem a bit hard work to get it done by yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKaz's knife is offering \"Minor-issue warranty\" which covers small chips and rust on the knives you purchased from us. You can always contact us when you feel your knife became dull, chipped, rusty, etc. We fix those minor issues and send the sharpened knife back to you, mostly \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor free of charge!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(depending on how much work is required, also you bear the postage for sending the knife to us)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e(*) Please be advised, we do not warrant major issues caused by misuses such as dropped, cutting bones or frozen food, putting too much force into hard materials, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe ship products from Melbourne with Australia Post. Delivery for stocked items takes 1-4 business days depending on your location. Please allow extra 2-3 business days for an international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eFree shipping applies above $250 orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThree merits to have good, quality kitchen knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. Better sharpness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImproving the cut quality of the kitchen knife, we can promise that \"your cooking will be more delicious\", \"your cooking time will be reduced\", and \"cooking will be more fun\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. It is easy to re-sharpen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince quality kitchen knives do not have distortion, sharpening will become easier. Just as important as the cut quality of a kitchen knife is that it is easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. It retains its sharpness for longer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you use quality kitchen knives, you can extend the intervals between when you need to re-sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessage from Kaz and Harry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/kaz_and_harry_large.jpg?v=1507389013\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"308\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/kaz_and_harry.jpg?v=1507389013\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Good knife will change your life\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf the knife cuts well, the ingredients will taste delicious. And a delicious dish puts a smile on the face of the people who eat it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe want you to make life itself more fun by changing your kitchen knife. Let us guide you to choose the good knife to change your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"js_yn\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"js_e7\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"js_xv\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Toshu Giken","offers":[{"title":"15cm","offer_id":48061067722915,"sku":"jho1788021186269","price":68.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16.5cm","offer_id":48061067755683,"sku":"rzc1788021186270","price":96.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8802\/3459\/files\/toshu-giken---kurouchi-nakiri-sk-hagane-with-magnolia-and-plastic-handle-15cm165_1.jpg?v=1788021191","url":"https:\/\/www.warmstonehouse.shop\/products\/toshu-giken-kurouchi-nakiri-sk-hagane-with-magnolia-and-plastic-handle-15cm165cm","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}