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Because Kikuchiyo started earlier in life, he acquired most of the knowledge and skills of fine forging and tempering before his physical abilities deteriorated.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003eKikuchiyo has proactively experimented with new steels not typically used by Sakai blacksmiths, such as stainless steel. His experience and skill have made his Ginsan (Silver 3) knives popular among Japanese chefs, with many claiming, \"If you use Kikuchiyo's Ginsan once, you'll never replace it.\" Kikuchiyo is also known for his fine Honyaki temper, beautiful Hamon, and the hardness achievable only by experienced masters who reach the proper temperature. His Honyaki is supported by many Sakai sharpeners and finishers, professionals who understand what makes a good kitchen knife. When Kikuchiyo became a blacksmith, he dreamed of succeeding and becoming a great man. 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This is expressed through his choice of logos that resemble the sun or a star. He is passionate about creating pieces that bring joy to those around them. With this multi-faceted philosophy of mind, he focuses not only on blade making (forging and sharpening), but also on woodworking and leathercraft. Mitsuaki Takada believes that detail is life! - His love of craftsmanship and kitchen knife making is evident, and this is reflected in his attention to even the smallest details.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003eThese knives have a fine cutting feel and excellent edge life. They represent an exciting new generation of Sakai craftsmen producing superior quality work. I am extremely fortunate to work with Takada no Hamono and represent this company in Montreal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takada No Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487793217710,"sku":"BCA-S3HHR-05-CA210","price":550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/products-DSC_0969-scaled.jpg?v=1666792065"},{"product_id":"hitohira-t10-migaki-petty-130mm-pakka-handle","title":"Hitohira T10 Migaki Petty 130mm Pakka Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Petty is the perfect knife for slicing fresh herbs, cutting small vegetables and peeling fruits. Very versatile, this knife can even be used to debone poultry and small pieces of meat. Inspired by the French cuisine, the term ''petty'' is derived from the word ''petit'' and refers to a small chef's knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 is a stainless steel produced by Takefu Special Steel in the early 1960s and is still in use more than 60 years later. This steel was specially designed for knife making and is used by many master blacksmiths in Japan. Despite the 15% chromium in the composition which gives it a high corrosion resistance, VG-10 can reach an HRC of 60-61. This is due to the addition of 1.5% Cobalt which gives the steel a higher hardness with a high temperature quenching treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakamura's V-10 Special is VG-10 heat treated to 61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487793578158,"sku":"DAA-010-BA130","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/products-DSC_0228-scaled.jpg?v=1666792208"},{"product_id":"hitohira-futana-s3-nashiji-petty-135mm-cerisier","title":"Hitohira Futana S3 Nashiji Petty 135mm Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Petty is the perfect knife for slicing fresh herbs, cutting small vegetables and peeling fruit. Very versatile, this knife can even be used to debone poultry and small pieces of meat. Inspired by the French cuisine, the term ''petty'' is derived from the word ''petit'' and would refer to a small chef's knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGinsan is a steel very similar to Shirogami 2 in its composition. An addition of 14% chromium results in a stainless steel with low impurities. As a result, blades forged from Ginsan have a high hardness and cutting retention capacity that rivals most blades made from traditional high carbon steels. The purity of Ginsan makes it a preferred steel for blacksmiths who work with steel in the traditional way and is pleasant to sharpen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNashiji is a Japanese word meaning \"pear skin pattern\". Coming from a knife finishing technique where the surface of the blade is left raw or rustic, imitating the skin of the Asian pear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFutana is the name of a line of Hitohira's house knives. As with all products that carry Hitohira's trademark (ひとひら (一片)), a high standard of quality is assured. Under the name of Futana you will be able to find knives of any profile made of stainless or semi-stainless steel. In addition, you will be able to find these blades with several different types of finishes; nashiji, kurouchi, damascus etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487793873070,"sku":"AAA-030-24-BA135","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/Hitohira-Futana-S3-Petty-135mm.jpg?v=1666792744"},{"product_id":"hitohira-hiragana-ws-sujihiki-210mm","title":"Hitohira Hiragana WS Sujihiki 210mm","description":"","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487793905838,"sku":"DAA-060-GA210","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/8EFC295D-51D7-48AB-A1C0-C066F3925AC4.jpg?v=1666792826"},{"product_id":"hitohira-t10-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-bois-de-pakka","title":"Hitohira T10 Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Bois de Pakka","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Japanese word Gyuto (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e牛刀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) literally translates to beef sword. 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Despite the 15% chromium in the composition which gives it a high corrosion resistance, VG-10 can reach an HRC of 60-61. 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This makes it an excellent choice for buying your first quality stainless steel blade, or adding one to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and assures you that every knife sold under this name meets rigorous quality standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487794462894,"sku":"AAA-268-09-FA180","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DSC_0881-scaled.jpg?v=1666793078"},{"product_id":"hitohira-tp-gyuto-210mm-bois-de-pakka-rouge","title":"Hitohira TP Gyuto 210mm Red pakka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Japanese word Gyuto (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e牛刀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) literally translates to beef sword. The gyuto is the equivalent of the\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWestern chef's knife, and is designed to cut everything: vegetables, meats and fishes. It is made to be used with the push-cut method, lifting the blade between each cutting motion, or with the rocking motion method. \u003cb\u003eIt is important that the blade is straight upon impact with the cutting board to avoid damage to the knife edge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManufactured in Echizen in the Fukui region by the Takamura Forge, Hitohira's TP SG2 line is as efficient as it is elegant. The powder-metallurgy Super Gold 2(SG2) steel is known for its higher-than-average cutting retention and breathtaking sharpness. The red Pakka handles are emblematic of this line and are comfortable in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487794528430,"sku":"DAA-020-FA210","price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DSC_0804-scaled.jpg?v=1666793090"},{"product_id":"hitohira-imojiya-mz-vg-1-nakiri-165mm-imitation-dacajou","title":"Hitohira Imojiya MZ VG-1 Nakiri 165mm Mahogany Imitation","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNakiri translates to \"leaf cutter\". The specialty of this type of knife is vegetable cutting. Its straight profile and blade height encourage a \"push-cut\" motion, lifting the blade between each cutting motion. The Nakiri is perfect for slicing cabbage, julienning vegetables or rough-cutting vegetables for soups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufactured by TAKEFU SPECIAL STEEL CO VG-1 is a stainless steel created for blade manufacture and known for its fine structure, high toughness and ease of heat treatment. With 1.0% carbon for improved wear resistance and 14% chromium for superior corrosion resistance and strength, VG-1 steel meets the requirements of Japanese forges for knife design. This makes it an excellent choice for buying your first quality stainless steel blade, or adding one to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and assures you that every knife sold under this name meets rigorous quality standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487794790574,"sku":"AAA-268-09-LB165","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DSC_0868-scaled.jpg?v=1666793198"},{"product_id":"hitohira-tp-santoku-170mm-bois-de-pakka-rouge","title":"Hitohira TP Santoku 170mm Red pakka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLe mot Santoku se traduit par: trois vertus, pouvant faire référence à la coupe de viandes, poissons et légumes ou encore aux trois types de coupe suivante; hachage, tranchage et coupe en dés. Très polyvalent, le santoku est l’un des types de couteaux que nous recommandons comme premier couteau ou comme couteau principal dans la cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Echizen in the Fukui region by the Takamura Forge, Hitohira's TP SG2 line is as efficient as it is elegant. The powder-metallurgy Super Gold 2(SG2) steel is known for its higher-than-average cutting retention and breathtaking sharpness. 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This is due to the addition of 1.5% Cobalt which gives the steel a higher hardness with a high temperature quenching treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakamura's V-10 Special is VG-10 heat treated to 61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487795118254,"sku":"DAA-011-CA165","price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DSC_0799-scaled.jpg?v=1666793309"},{"product_id":"hitohira-t10-tsuchime-petty-130mm-bois-de-pakka","title":"Hitohira T10 Tsuchime Petty 130mm Pakka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Petty is the perfect knife for slicing fresh herbs, cutting small vegetables and peeling fruits. Very versatile, this knife can even be used to debone poultry and small pieces of meat. Inspired by the French cuisine, the term ''petty'' is derived from the word ''petit'' and refers to a small chef's knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 is a stainless steel produced by Takefu Special Steel in the early 1960s and is still in use more than 60 years later. This steel was specially designed for knife making and is used by many master blacksmiths in Japan. Despite the 15% chromium in the composition which gives it a high corrosion resistance, VG-10 can reach an HRC of 60-61. This is due to the addition of 1.5% Cobalt which gives the steel a higher hardness with a high temperature quenching treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakamura's V-10 Special is VG-10 heat treated to 61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487795314862,"sku":"DAA-011-BA130","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/9D69CAAB-CA16-4F82-AE63-BBFBEEDB6872.jpg?v=1666793705"},{"product_id":"hitohira-nakagawa-rikichi-silver-3-kurouchi-petty-120mm-tagayasan","title":"Hitohira Nakagawa Rikichi Silver #3 Kurouchi Petty 120mm Tagayasan","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early 2000s, Kikuchiyo was invited by Sakai's master craftsman to join them as a blacksmith. 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When Kikuchiyo became a blacksmith, he dreamed of succeeding and becoming a great man. He continues to develop his skills as a craftsman, modeling each of his knives after the image of his master's forge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487795380398,"sku":"AAA-055S3K-53-BA120","price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/C9D35E70-4415-4285-90D5-EFF3CECB746F.jpg?v=1666793723"},{"product_id":"hitohira-td-sld-tsuchime-santoku-165mm-noyer","title":"Hitohira TD SLD Tsuchime Santoku 165mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe word Santoku translates as: three virtues, which can refer to the cutting of meat, fish and vegetables or to the following three types of cutting; chopping, slicing and dicing. 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With a hardness of 60-62 HRC, SLD steel blades retain their edge for a long time and have the ability to be sharpened to a razor sharp edge. Basically, SLD is used in the factory to cut other steels and, over time, has made its way into high-end Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487796134062,"sku":"AAA-615SLTM-02-CA165","price":205.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DEC01E19-2857-4B42-9A15-82482C2F026F.jpg?v=1666793976"},{"product_id":"hitohira-td-sld-tsuchime-gyuto-165mm-noyer","title":"Hitohira TD SLD Tsuchime Petty 165mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Petty is the perfect knife for slicing fresh herbs, cutting small vegetables and peeling fruits. 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The quality of Sanjo's tools and knives enjoyed a strong reputation in Japan at that time, and it still does today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSLD steel is Hitachi steel co.'s version of SKD-11, which is a wear resistant and relatively easy to maintain steel. This makes it an ideal steel for workhorse knives. With a hardness of 60-62 HRC, SLD steel blades retain their edge for a long time and have the ability to be sharpened to a razor sharp edge. 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The Kiritsuke-Gyuto will act as a chef's knife in your kitchen and can do most of the work. It is usually found between 210 and 270 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGinsan is a steel very similar to Shirogami 2 in its composition. An addition of 14% chromium results in a stainless steel with low impurities. As a result, blades forged from Ginsan have a high hardness and cutting retention capacity that rivals most blades made from traditional high carbon steels. The purity of Ginsan makes it a preferred steel for blacksmiths who work with steel in the traditional way and is pleasant to sharpen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNashiji is a Japanese word meaning \"pear skin pattern\". 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The Nakiri is perfect for slicing cabbage, julienning vegetables or rough-cutting vegetables for soups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe city of Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture has been famous for its blacksmithing since the 1600s. In the early years, they mainly forged nails by hand.\u0026nbsp; Then, from 1660, different forging techniques were introduced by blacksmiths from Aizu. Thanks to this, the blacksmiths of the city began to diversify their production. The quality of Sanjo's tools and knives enjoyed a strong reputation in Japan at that time, and it still does today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSLD steel is Hitachi steel co.'s version of SKD-11, which is a wear resistant and relatively easy to maintain steel. This makes it an ideal steel for workhorse knives. 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Gyuto is the equivalent of the Western chef's knife and is designed to cut everything; vegetable, meat and fish. Made to be used with the push-cut method, lifting the blade between each cutting motion, or with the rocking motion method. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe important thing is that the blade is straight on impact with the cutting board to avoid damage to the knife edge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGinsan is a steel very similar to Shirogami 2 in its composition. An addition of 14% chromium results in a stainless steel with low impurities. As a result, blades forged from Ginsan have a high hardness and cutting retention capacity that rivals most blades made from traditional high carbon steels. 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