{"title":"For the chefs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hitohira-tanaka-kyuzo-aogami-1-migaki-bunka-180mm-ziricote","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Aogami #1 Migaki Bunka 180mm Ziricote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLe Bunka est un couteau de type tout usage qui a un profil plus droit au niveau du tranchant qu’un Santoku. Cela rend le mouvement de coupe de balancier plus difficile à effectuer. Le Bunka est toutefois parfait pour être utilisé avec la méthode « push-cut » ou « pull-cut ». Sa pointe fine apporte précision et agilité puisqu’elle passe plus facilement au travers des aliments lors de la coupe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eL’ Aogami #1 par Hitchachi steel co se traduit par acier bleu #1. Il a été nommé ainsi en référence à la couleur du papier dans lequel l’acier est emballé à Hitachi steel co. Cet acier a le même taux de carbone que le Shirogami #1(1,25-1,3%), mais en plus on ajoute du tungstène et du chrome à la composition. Ce qui améliore la résistance à la corrosion, la résistance à l’usure et la rétention de coupe du tranchant. Il est considéré par plusieurs, comme le meilleur acier pour les lames à simple biseau.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487803867310,"sku":"AAA-090B1M-56-CB","price":650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/B78B17F0-1B4C-4CEC-8506-C40AB4900AAC.jpg?v=1666797525"},{"product_id":"hado-ginsan-bunka-180mm-kijiro-lacquered","title":"Hado Ginsan Bunka 180mm Kijiro Lacquered","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bunka is a general purpose knife that has a straighter edge profile than a Santoku. This makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. However, the Bunka is perfect for use with the push-cut or pull-cut method. Its fine tip provides precision and agility as it passes more easily through the food when cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn Japanese, the kanji forming the word Hado (刃道) represent \"the road of blades\". Another Japanese word, also pronounced \"Hado\", means \"moving wave\". These two definitions speak volumes about the philosophy behind the Hado project from Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd, a highly reputable Japanese knife sales company with a 109-year history.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHado is Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd's first \"in-house\" series! The project stands out mainly for its daring departure from the beaten track. Indeed, it all began when Tadataka Maruyama, who was in charge of sales and warehouse management at the company, went to see President Ryuichiro Fukui to tell him that he wanted to leave his position in order to learn the art of \"hatsuke\" (blade grinding). President Fukui saw in Maruyama a burning desire and seized an opportunity. This is where the story gets interesting: the president agreed that Murayama would leave his position at Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd to learn blade grinding, on condition that Murayama would return to the company three years later and become the company's senior grinder. He accepted the offer, and during those three years he was paid a salary and the company prepared a workshop with the best possible equipment. Afterwards, this workshop awaited only the return of the new grinder Maruyama was to become. So, add up the president's vision, mutual trust, passion and, above all, a huge amount of work, and you get Hado: a small wave in motion with far-reaching repercussions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince Fukui had very good contacts in the field, Maruyama learned directly from the great masters, notably Syotaro Nomura and Masaaki Nakamura. Normally, it's said that it takes at least ten years to master blade grinding, and that it also takes several years of observation before you can touch the blades. Since Maruyama was able to start straight away and, after his first three years of apprenticeship, a new workshop in which to hone his mastery of \"hatsuke\" was waiting for him, he quickly achieved a satisfactory and respected mastery in Sakai. Indeed, even Yoshikazu Tanaka, one of Japan's most renowned master blacksmiths, agreed to collaborate with Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd and Tadataka Maruyama on two of Hado's flagship series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHado's Ginsan series is forged from ginsan (number 3 silver steel) by dentoukogeishi (master blacksmith) Shogou Yamatsuka of Yamatsuka Hamono and honed by Tadataka Maruyama of Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd. Ginsan is a steel that almost replicates the cutting capabilities of high-carbon steels, yet is stainless. Tadataka's concave grinding results in a very thin cutting edge and outstanding cutting capacity, so take the time to tame the knife and use these blades properly if you don't want any nasty surprises. We recommend this series to professional cooks, home cooking enthusiasts or simply as an original gift for family or a close friend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487808913582,"sku":"'1000049","price":515.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/F56F359A-3DBA-44C7-BE36-2144C699D36C.jpg?v=1666800072"},{"product_id":"hi-condition-hanpu-en-toile-6-pochettes-orange","title":"Hi-Condition Hanpu Roll 6 Pockets Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003e Brand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer: Yuji Osada 長田勇次\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction area: Tokyo\/Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Product Type: Knife Roller \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 6 pockets\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e HI-CONDITION is headquartered in Asaksabashi. This Tokyo district was once known as \"the city of textile and leather craftsmen,\" but fewer people now carry on this tradition. With Hi-CONDITION, we strive to keep this tradition alive with attention to detail and quality that honors Taito's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e They began as a creative hub and gallery where artists exhibited their artwork and clothing, including HI-CONDITION's own stencil. As the gallery grew, the HI-CONDITION brand was born, integrating a network of artisans with their years of artistic experience into a range of high-end clothing, kitchen bags, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION brings vibrant colors and positivity to your life, creating products to the highest standards, quality items that you will find daily enjoyment for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hi-Condition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43509419114670,"sku":"JMFCB-016","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/Hi-ConditionHanpuRouleauq6PochettesOrange_1.jpg?v=1709231578"},{"product_id":"tsubaya-couteau-a-pain-210mm-bois-de-pakka","title":"Tsubaya Bread Knife 210mm Pakka Wood","description":"","brand":"Tsubaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43509437137070,"sku":"DMA-012-01-QA210","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/TsubayaBreadKnife210mmPakkaHandle_1.jpg?v=1676592681"},{"product_id":"hitohira-futana-sb-kuro-nashiji-gyuto-210mm-cherry-wood-handle-2","title":"Hitohira Futana SB Kuro Nashiji Gyuto 210mm Cherry wood","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. 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; 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAogami literally translates as: \"blue steel\" and therefore \"Blue Super Steel\" for Aogami Super. Manufactured by Hitachi Metals Ltd, this carbon steel grade has one of the highest hardness levels and is one of the most renowned in Japan. In addition to containing more carbon, chromium and tungsten than Aogami #1, it also contains molybdenum. The high carbon content results in higher hardness, but in return, it reduces the corrosion resistance and makes the steel more brittle. Chromium and molybdenum counterbalance the effect of the high carbon content by improving corrosion resistance. While tungsten greatly increases the wear resistance of the steel to make it less brittle. This makes it, objectively, a superior carbon steel on a practical level than other steels in this category.\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":43509447721134,"sku":"AAA-138N-24-FA210","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HitohiraFutanaSBKuroNashijiGyuto210mmCerisier_1.jpg?v=1695742888"},{"product_id":"hitohira-togashi-shirogami-1-stainless-clad-gyuto-210mm-bois-debene","title":"Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #1 Gyuto 210mm  Makassar Ebony Tahei","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;\"\u003eKenji Togashi was born in 1948 and began his career in 1966-67. Since then, he has received numerous awards over the years. In 1990, he was awarded the Dentō-Kugeishi by Japan's Ministry of Economy and Trade. This distinction is reserved for Japanese craftsmen who are masters in their field, having accumulated at least 12 years' experience and proven their mastery of their art, both theoretically and practically. In 2007, the city of Sakai, in Osaka prefecture, awarded him certification as a \"master of traditional craftsmanship\" for his excellent tempering technique and exceptional mastery of kitchen knife making, honoring the traditions of ancestral Japanese forges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, Kenji Togashi makes his knives from start to finish in his workshop in Sakai. He works with his three sons and a handful of apprentices to offer top-quality blades that meet the standards of Master Togashi himself. When you buy a Togashi blade, you're assured of a level of forging, grinding and finishing quality that rivals that of Sakai's finest forge houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShirogami #1 by Hitachi steel co translates to white steel #1 and is an improved version of Shirogami #2 as it contains a higher carbon content.\u0026nbsp; It is named after the color of the paper in which it is packaged once produced. It is considered one of the purest steels, after Tamahagane, which allows for a sharper edge than most other steels. However, it will generally be more brittle and can break more easily due to misuse. Mastering the forging of shirogami #1 to exploit its full potential is not simple and requires an expertise that few blacksmiths have. It is in the process of making a Mizu Honyaki type knife that you will find the shirogami #1 in its most difficult to forge version, but also the sharpest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43509453193390,"sku":"AAA-026W1M-63-FA210","price":640.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HitohiraTogashiShirogami_1Gyuto210mmEbeneMakassarTahei_1.jpg?v=1688586784"},{"product_id":"hitohira-tanaka-kyuzo-aogami-1-kurouchi-gyuto-240mm-cedre-yakusugi-handle-extra-height","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Aogami #1 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Yakusugi (Extra Height)","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. 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Aogami #1 by Hitchachi steel co translates to blue steel #1. It was named after the color of the paper in which the steel is packaged at Hitachi steel co. This steel has the same carbon content as Shirogami #1 (1.25-1.3%), but in addition tungsten and chromium are added to the composition. This improves corrosion resistance, wear resistance and cutting edge retention. It is considered by many to be the best steel for single bevel blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43509572042926,"sku":"AAA-090B1K-69-FA240","price":800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/BA8CB1AD-D30B-4D75-B2BE-83DDFCAEC5D5.jpg?v=1666796818"},{"product_id":"kanehide-bessaku-left-handed-honesuki-maru-150mm-rosewood","title":"Kanehide Bessaku Left-handed Honesuki Maru 150mm","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonesuki means \"bone lover\". This knife is mainly used for boning chicken. Traditionally, the Honesuki has only one bevel, with a concave on the back side of the blade. This helps to work around the joints when boning. The upper part of the cutting edge and the thin tip are used to cut through ligaments and remove skin, while the stronger heel is used to get between bones. The Honesuki can be used for deboning all poultry and smaller pieces of red meat and for butchering small fish.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kanehide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43509704982702,"sku":"BAA-010-06-LHB150","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/KanehideBessakuGaucherHonesukiMaru150mm_1.jpg?v=1686839167"},{"product_id":"hado-sumi-shirogami-2-ko-bunka-135mm-chene-brule","title":"Hado Sumi Shirogami #2 Ko Bunka 135mm Burnt Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Bunka is a general purpose knife that has a straighter edge profile than a Santoku. This makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. However, the Bunka is perfect for use with the push-cut or pull-cut method. Its fine tip provides precision and agility as it passes more easily through the food when cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Ko\" means small, so Ko-bunka mean Small Bunka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn Japanese, the kanji forming the word Hado (刃道) represent \"the road of blades\". Another Japanese word, also pronounced \"Hado\", means \"moving wave\". These two definitions speak volumes about the philosophy behind the Hado project from Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd, a highly reputable Japanese knife sales company with a 109-year history.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHado is Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd's first \"in-house\" series! The project stands out mainly for its daring departure from the beaten track. Indeed, it all began when Tadataka Maruyama, who was in charge of sales and warehouse management at the company, went to see President Ryuichiro Fukui to tell him that he wanted to leave his position in order to learn the art of \"hatsuke\" (blade grinding). President Fukui saw in Maruyama a burning desire and seized an opportunity. This is where the story gets interesting: the president agreed that Murayama would leave his position at Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd to learn blade grinding, on condition that Murayama would return to the company three years later and become the company's senior grinder. He accepted the offer, and during those three years he was paid a salary and the company prepared a workshop with the best possible equipment. Afterwards, this workshop awaited only the return of the new grinder Maruyama was to become. So, add up the president's vision, mutual trust, passion and, above all, a huge amount of work, and you get Hado: a small wave in motion with far-reaching repercussions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince Fukui had very good contacts in the field, Maruyama learned directly from the great masters, notably Syotaro Nomura and Masaaki Nakamura. Normally, it's said that it takes at least ten years to master blade grinding, and that it also takes several years of observation before you can touch the blades. Since Maruyama was able to start straight away and, after his first three years of apprenticeship, a new workshop in which to hone his mastery of \"hatsuke\" was waiting for him, he quickly achieved a satisfactory and respected mastery in Sakai. Indeed, even Yoshikazu Tanaka, one of Japan's most renowned master blacksmiths, agreed to collaborate with Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd and Tadataka Maruyama on two of Hado's flagship series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHado's Sumi series is forged from Shirogami 2(number 2 white steel) by Master Blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka and honed by Tadataka Maruyama of Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd. Covered with oxidizable soft iron steel and sporting a beautiful kurouchi finish, the Sumi series will appeal to the more traditionalist among us who can appreciate the aspects of a full carbon blade. Built with a higher blade height, the Sumi series stands out from other Hado series. Coupled with Tadataka's concave grinding that gives a very thin edge, these blades can be described as laser-like. We recommend this series to professional cooks who have experience with full carbon blades, to traditional japanese knife enthusiasts and to anyone who is ready to make the leap into the world of carbon knives. \u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado","offers":[{"title":"Chêne\/Oak","offer_id":47152823271598,"sku":"'1000088","price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chêne Brûlé\/Burnt oak","offer_id":47152823304366,"sku":"'1000089","price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/E80663D1-E895-49B4-8E9F-9EF31EC8DE39.jpg?v=1666800169"},{"product_id":"hado-sumi-shirogami-2-bunka-180mm-chene-brule","title":"Hado Sumi Shirogami #2 Bunka 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Bunka is a general purpose knife that has a straighter edge profile than a Santoku. This makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. However, the Bunka is perfect for use with the push-cut or pull-cut method. Its fine tip provides precision and agility as it passes more easily through the food when cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn Japanese, the kanji forming the word Hado (刃道) represent \"the road of blades\". Another Japanese word, also pronounced \"Hado\", means \"moving wave\". These two definitions speak volumes about the philosophy behind the Hado project from Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd, a highly reputable Japanese knife sales company with a 109-year history.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHado is Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd's first \"in-house\" series! The project stands out mainly for its daring departure from the beaten track. Indeed, it all began when Tadataka Maruyama, who was in charge of sales and warehouse management at the company, went to see President Ryuichiro Fukui to tell him that he wanted to leave his position in order to learn the art of \"hatsuke\" (blade grinding). President Fukui saw in Maruyama a burning desire and seized an opportunity. This is where the story gets interesting: the president agreed that Murayama would leave his position at Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd to learn blade grinding, on condition that Murayama would return to the company three years later and become the company's senior grinder. He accepted the offer, and during those three years he was paid a salary and the company prepared a workshop with the best possible equipment. Afterwards, this workshop awaited only the return of the new grinder Maruyama was to become. So, add up the president's vision, mutual trust, passion and, above all, a huge amount of work, and you get Hado: a small wave in motion with far-reaching repercussions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince Fukui had very good contacts in the field, Maruyama learned directly from the great masters, notably Syotaro Nomura and Masaaki Nakamura. Normally, it's said that it takes at least ten years to master blade grinding, and that it also takes several years of observation before you can touch the blades. Since Maruyama was able to start straight away and, after his first three years of apprenticeship, a new workshop in which to hone his mastery of \"hatsuke\" was waiting for him, he quickly achieved a satisfactory and respected mastery in Sakai. Indeed, even Yoshikazu Tanaka, one of Japan's most renowned master blacksmiths, agreed to collaborate with Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd and Tadataka Maruyama on two of Hado's flagship series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHado's Sumi series is forged from Shirogami 2(number 2 white steel) by Master Blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka and honed by Tadataka Maruyama of Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd. Covered with oxidizable soft iron steel and sporting a beautiful kurouchi finish, the Sumi series will appeal to the more traditionalist among us who can appreciate the aspects of a full carbon blade. Built with a higher blade height, the Sumi series stands out from other Hado series. Coupled with Tadataka's concave grinding that gives a very thin edge, these blades can be described as laser-like. We recommend this series to professional cooks who have experience with full carbon blades, to traditional japanese knife enthusiasts and to anyone who is ready to make the leap into the world of carbon knives. \u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado","offers":[{"title":"Chêne\/Oak","offer_id":46034112839854,"sku":"1000089","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chêne Brûlé\/Burnt oak","offer_id":46034112872622,"sku":"1000090","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/EE998F1F-02A1-4F4D-8174-98C4A0149E7A.jpg?v=1666800182"},{"product_id":"hado-sumi-shirogami-2-gyuto-210mm-chene-brule","title":"Hado Sumi Shirogami #2 Gyuto 210mm Burnt Oak","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. 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn Japanese, the kanji forming the word Hado (刃道) represent \"the road of blades\". Another Japanese word, also pronounced \"Hado\", means \"moving wave\". These two definitions speak volumes about the philosophy behind the Hado project from Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd, a highly reputable Japanese knife sales company with a 109-year history.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHado is Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd's first \"in-house\" series! The project stands out mainly for its daring departure from the beaten track. Indeed, it all began when Tadataka Maruyama, who was in charge of sales and warehouse management at the company, went to see President Ryuichiro Fukui to tell him that he wanted to leave his position in order to learn the art of \"hatsuke\" (blade grinding). President Fukui saw in Maruyama a burning desire and seized an opportunity. This is where the story gets interesting: the president agreed that Murayama would leave his position at Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd to learn blade grinding, on condition that Murayama would return to the company three years later and become the company's senior grinder. He accepted the offer, and during those three years he was paid a salary and the company prepared a workshop with the best possible equipment. Afterwards, this workshop awaited only the return of the new grinder Maruyama was to become. So, add up the president's vision, mutual trust, passion and, above all, a huge amount of work, and you get Hado: a small wave in motion with far-reaching repercussions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince Fukui had very good contacts in the field, Maruyama learned directly from the great masters, notably Syotaro Nomura and Masaaki Nakamura. Normally, it's said that it takes at least ten years to master blade grinding, and that it also takes several years of observation before you can touch the blades. Since Maruyama was able to start straight away and, after his first three years of apprenticeship, a new workshop in which to hone his mastery of \"hatsuke\" was waiting for him, he quickly achieved a satisfactory and respected mastery in Sakai. Indeed, even Yoshikazu Tanaka, one of Japan's most renowned master blacksmiths, agreed to collaborate with Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd and Tadataka Maruyama on two of Hado's flagship series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHado's Sumi series is forged from Shirogami 2(number 2 white steel) by Master Blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka and honed by Tadataka Maruyama of Fukui Co \u0026amp; Ltd. Covered with oxidizable soft iron steel and sporting a beautiful kurouchi finish, the Sumi series will appeal to the more traditionalist among us who can appreciate the aspects of a full carbon blade. Built with a higher blade height, the Sumi series stands out from other Hado series. Coupled with Tadataka's concave grinding that gives a very thin edge, these blades can be described as laser-like. We recommend this series to professional cooks who have experience with full carbon blades, to traditional japanese knife enthusiasts and to anyone who is ready to make the leap into the world of carbon knives. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado","offers":[{"title":"Chêne Brûlé\/Burnt oak","offer_id":47152824484014,"sku":"'1000090","price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chêne\/Oak","offer_id":47152824516782,"sku":"'1000091","price":460.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/8AB8B4B2-5590-4A7E-BBAC-E177BADFD98B.jpg?v=1666800194"},{"product_id":"hitohira-tanaka-manzo-white-2-yanagiba-300mm-ebenesaya","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Manzo Shirogami #2 Yanagiba 300mm Ebony(Saya)","description":"Considered one of the best blacksmiths in the region, Yoshikazu Tanaka has been a blacksmith for over half a century. He now works with his son and an apprentice. He is a traditionalist, but is always looking to improve his process and skills. He uses the traditional method of quenching with pine charcoal and uses straw ash afterwards. This is a very old way of making knives. He does not use a thermometer for tempering, he calculates the temperature of the steel manually by examining its color. Tanaka-san is always looking for ways to improve. He uses a temperature-controlled furnace for tempering, which only a few blacksmiths in the area use. He and his team forge only 30 knives a day between them. For reference, some blacksmiths forge up to 100 blades in a single day. The reason he only forges 30 is that he takes his time, carefully forging at very low temperatures. At low temperatures, the steel does not stretch as quickly, but he will retain the grain size of the steel much better. Stretching the grain size will make the steel brittle, which he strives to avoid. He frequently moves the steel in and out of the furnace to check the color, and then when the entire blade is a specific shade of color, he quenches the steel.","brand":"Hitohira Tanaka Manzo Shirogami #2 Yanagiba 300mm Ébène(Saya)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43561562046638,"sku":"AAA-115W2-04-IA300","price":600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraTanakaManzoWhite_2Yanagiba300mmEbonyHandle_1.jpg?v=1668546604"},{"product_id":"hitohira-nakagawa-izo-ginsan-gyuto-240mm-yakusugi-cedar-handle","title":"Hitohira Nakagawa Izo Ginsan Gyuto 240mm Yagusi Cedar","description":"The Hitohira Kikuchiyo Izo Ginsan Gyuto 240 mm in Yagusi Cedar is a top-quality chef's knife, the result of an incredible collaboration between the Hitohira company, blacksmith Kikuchiyo and sharpener Izo. Featuring a traditional cedar handle, with a sharp, precise blade that's impeccably polished. A top-quality product that meets the professional standards of the best kitchens.","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563878023342,"sku":"AAA-025S3-69-FA240","price":700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraKikuchiyoIzoSilver_3Gyuto240mmYakusugiCedarHandle_1.jpg?v=1668613582"},{"product_id":"hasegawa-planche-a-decouper","title":"Hasegawa Soft Cutting Board ","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtect your knives and elevate your prep experience with the Hasegawa cutting board in Canada, now available at Stay Sharp. Designed and manufactured in Japan, this cutting board features a soft cutting surface that cushions your blade, helping to preserve edge sharpness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative material composition minimizes knife wear while providing excellent grip and stability during use. Lightweight yet durable, this board resists stains, odors, and moisture, making it an ideal choice for both home cooks and seasoned culinary professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts hygienic, non-porous surface is easy to clean and dishwasher-safe, offering the perfect balance between functionality and ease of maintenance. Whether you're slicing vegetables or portioning proteins, the Hasegawa cutting board in Canada is a trusted addition to any kitchen setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for restaurants, professionals, and home cooks. Available in two sizes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"600mm x 300mm x 20mm","offer_id":43564220416174,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"800mm x 400mm x 20mm","offer_id":43564220448942,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"410mm x 230mm x 20mm","offer_id":44767625805998,"sku":"FSR20-4123","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"460mm x 260mm x 20mm","offer_id":44767636324526,"sku":"FSR20-4626","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500mm x 250mm x 20mm","offer_id":46034364465326,"sku":"FSR20-5025","price":170.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"600mm x 350mm x 20mm","offer_id":46034440454318,"sku":"FSR20-6035","price":260.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"360mm x 200mm x 20mm","offer_id":46107112669358,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500mm x 300mm x 20mm","offer_id":46381576618158,"sku":"FSR20-5030","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"440mm x 290mm x 20mm","offer_id":47856360554670,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"390mm x 260mm x 20mm","offer_id":47856437461166,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/Hasegawaboard_1.jpg?v=1709662128"},{"product_id":"samegawa-oroshi-petite-grate-a-wasabi","title":"Samegawa Oroshi Small (Wasabi grater)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are several types of graters in Japan. By using the most suitable grater for each ingredient, such as Daikon Japanese radish and wasabi, you can provide the best taste and texture of that ingredient. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetail : A grater that mainly made of Japanese wood and bamboo. Samegawa Oroshi is best for wasabi. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize :\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall : 5cm, 8.2cm, T1.2cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial : shark skin, natural wood\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43628983451822,"sku":"Wasabi_grater","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/SamegawaOroshiMedium_Wasabigrater__1.jpg?v=1670087463"},{"product_id":"samegawa-oroshi-moyen-gratte-a-wasabi","title":"Samegawa Oroshi Medium (Wasabi grater)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are several types of graters in Japan. By using the most suitable grater for each ingredient, such as Daikon Japanese radish and wasabi, you can provide the best taste and texture of that ingredient. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetail : A grater that mainly made of Japanese wood and bamboo. Samegawa Oroshi is best for wasabi. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize :\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium : 6cm, 11.2cm, T1.5cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial : shark skin, natural wood\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43628992233646,"sku":"Wasabi_grater_Medium","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/SamegawaOroshiMedium_Wasabigrater__5.jpg?v=1670087957"},{"product_id":"hi-condition-hanpu-canvas-9-pockets-knife-roll-rose","title":"HI-CONDITION Hanpu 9 Pockets Roll Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer: Yuji Osada 長田 勇次\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction area: Tokyo\/ Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct type: Knife roller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize : 9 pockets\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION is headquartered in Asaksabashi. This district of Tokyo used to be famous as \"the city of textile and leather craftsmen\", but there are now fewer people carrying on this tradition. At Hi-CONDITION, we strive to keep this tradition alive with an attention to detail and quality that honors Taito's history.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey began as a creative center and gallery where artists displayed their artwork and clothing, which included HI-CONDITION's own stencil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the gallery progressed, the HI-CONDITION brand was born, integrating a network of artisans with their years of artistic experience into a range of high-end clothing, kitchen bags and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION brings vivid color and positivity to your life, creating products to the highest standards, quality items you'll find daily pleasure in for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hi-Condition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43629034995886,"sku":"JMFCB-118","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HI-CONDITIONHanpuRouleau9PocchettesRose_1.jpg?v=1709228385"},{"product_id":"hi-condition-hanpu-canvas-9-poches-knife-roll-profond-cream-soda","title":"HI-CONDITION Hanpu Canvas 9 Pockets Roll Cream Soda","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Yuji Osada 長田 勇次\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Tokyo\/ Japan\u003cbr\u003eProduct type: Knife roller\u003cbr\u003eSize : 9 pockets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHI-CONDITION is headquartered in Asaksabashi. This district of Tokyo used to be famous as \"the city of textile and leather craftsmen\", but there are now fewer people carrying on this tradition. At Hi-CONDITION, we strive to keep this tradition alive with an attention to detail and quality that honors Taito's history.\u003cbr\u003eThey began as a creative center and gallery where artists displayed their artwork and clothing, which included HI-CONDITION's own stencil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the gallery progressed, the HI-CONDITION brand was born, integrating a network of artisans with their years of artistic experience into a range of high-end clothing, kitchen bags and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHI-CONDITION brings vivid color and positivity to your life, creating products to the highest standards, quality items you'll find daily pleasure in for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hi-Condition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43629044596910,"sku":"JMFCB-119","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HI-CONDITIONHanpuRouleau9PochesCremeSoda_1.jpg?v=1709058104"},{"product_id":"hi-condition-hanpu-canvas-9-poches-knife-roll-rouge","title":"HI-CONDITION Hanpu Canvas 9 Pockets Knife Roll Red","description":"Brand:HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer: Yuji Osada 長田 勇次\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction area: Tokyo\/ Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct type: Knife Roller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 9 pockets\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION has its headquarters in Asaksabashi. This area of Tokyo used to be famous as \"the city of textile and leather craftsmen\", but now there are fewer people carrying on this tradition. With Hi-CONDITION, we strive to keep this tradition alive with an attention to detail and quality that honors Taito's history.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey began as a creative center and gallery where artists displayed their artwork and clothing, which included HI-CONDITION's own stencil. As the gallery progressed, the HI-CONDITION brand was born, integrating a network of artisans with their years of artistic experience into a line of high-end clothing, kitchen bags and accessories.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION brings vibrant color and positivity to your life, creating products to the highest standards, quality items that you will find daily enjoyment in for years of use.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43629056622766,"sku":"JMFCB-120","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HI-CONDITIONHanpuCanvas9PocketsKnifeRollRed_1.webp?v=1670092676"},{"product_id":"hi-condition-hanpu-canvas-9-poches-knife-roll-orange","title":"HI-CONDITION Hanpu 9 Pockets Roll Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Yuji Osada 長田 勇次\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Tokyo\/ Japan\u003cbr\u003eProduct type: Knife roller\u003cbr\u003eSize : 9 pockets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHI-CONDITION is headquartered in Asaksabashi. This district of Tokyo used to be famous as \"the city of textile and leather craftsmen\", but there are now fewer people carrying on this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hi-CONDITION, we strive to keep this tradition alive with an attention to detail and quality that honors Taito's history.\u003cbr\u003eThey began as a creative center and gallery where artists displayed their artwork and clothing, which included HI-CONDITION's own stencil.As the gallery progressed, the HI-CONDITION brand was born, integrating a network of artisans with their years of artistic experience into a range of high-end clothing, kitchen bags and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHI-CONDITION brings vivid color and positivity to your life, creating products to the highest standards, quality items you'll find daily pleasure in for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hi-Condition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43629061636270,"sku":"JMFCB-121","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HI-CONDITIONHanpuRouleau9PochesOrange_1.jpg?v=1709058483"},{"product_id":"hi-condition-hanpu-canvas-6-poches-knife-roll-gris-fonce","title":"HI-CONDITION Hanpu 6 Pockets Roll Dark Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer: Yuji Osada 長田 勇次\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction area: Tokyo\/ Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct type: Knife roller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize : 6 pockets\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION is headquartered in Asaksabashi. This district of Tokyo used to be famous as \"the city of textile and leather craftsmen\", but there are now fewer people carrying on this tradition. At Hi-CONDITION, we strive to keep this tradition alive with an attention to detail and quality that honors Taito's history.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey began as a creative center and gallery where artists displayed their artwork and clothing, which included HI-CONDITION's own stencil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the gallery progressed, the HI-CONDITION brand was born, integrating a network of artisans with their years of artistic experience into a range of high-end clothing, kitchen bags and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION brings vivid color and positivity to your life, creating products to the highest standards, quality items you'll find daily pleasure in for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hi-Condition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43629072875694,"sku":"JMFCB-017","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HI-CONDITIONHanpu6PochettesKnifeRollGrisFonce_1.jpg?v=1709234313"},{"product_id":"hi-condition-hanpu-canvas-6-poches-knife-roll-od","title":"HI-CONDITION Hanpu 6 Pockets Roll Kaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer: Yuji Osada 長田 勇次\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction area: Tokyo\/ Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct type: Knife roller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize : 6 pockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION is headquartered in Asaksabashi. This district of Tokyo used to be famous as \"the city of textile and leather craftsmen\", but there are now fewer people carrying on this tradition. At Hi-CONDITION, we strive to keep this tradition alive with an attention to detail and quality that honors Taito's history.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey began as a creative center and gallery where artists displayed their artwork and clothing, which included HI-CONDITION's own stencil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the gallery progressed, the HI-CONDITION brand was born, integrating a network of artisans with their years of artistic experience into a range of high-end clothing, kitchen bags and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHI-CONDITION brings vivid color and positivity to your life, creating products to the highest standards, quality items you'll find daily pleasure in for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hi-Condition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43629077463214,"sku":"JMFCB-021","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HI-CONDITIONHanpuRouleau6PochettesKaki_1.jpg?v=1709232840"},{"product_id":"hi-condition-hanpu-canvas-long-tote-noir","title":"HI-CONDITION Hanpu Canvas Long Tote Black","description":"HI-CONDITION is headquartered in Asaksabashi. This Tokyo district was once known as \"the city of textile and leather craftsmen,\" but today, fewer people continue this tradition. At Hi-CONDITION, we strive to keep this tradition alive with careful attention to detail and quality that pays homage to Taito's history.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Hi-CONDITION began as a creative center and gallery where artists exhibited their work and clothing, including HI-CONDITION stencils. As the gallery grew, the HI-CONDITION brand was born, integrating a network of artisans with their years of artistic experience into a range of quality clothing, bags, kitchenware, and accessories.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e HI-CONDITION brings vibrant color and positivity to your life, creating products that meet the highest standards, quality items that you will enjoy daily for years to come.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43629148962990,"sku":"JMFYM-001","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HI-CONDITIONHanpuCanvasLongToteBagBlack_1.webp?v=1670101425"},{"product_id":"hitohira-fj-vg-10-bunka-180mm-bois-de-ho","title":"Hitohira FJ VG-10 Bunka 180mm Ho wood","description":"This bunka is perfect for you if you love lightweight, high-performance blades. Here, you are not paying for anything superfluous, but for a simple and powerful blade.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade is made from VG-10 stainless steel and is therefore very easy to maintain. The Ho wood handle will require a minimum of maintenance and should be oiled when needed.","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Bois de ho et corne de buffle (Taihei)","offer_id":45550793785518,"sku":"AAA-350-05-CB180-T","price":310.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bois de ho et corne de buffle","offer_id":45550816493742,"sku":"AAA-350-05-CB180","price":305.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraFJVG-10Bunka180mmHoWoodHandle_Wa__1.jpg?v=1670342275"},{"product_id":"yoshida-hamono-hap-40-santoku-180mm-kurouchi-loupe-derable-noir","title":"Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Santoku 180mm Kurouchi Maple Burl (Noir)","description":"Yoshida Hamono is located in Saga Prefecture, a very rural area of Kyushu Island. Like many rural blacksmiths, they specialize in making agricultural tools such as sickles and hoes, but they are known nationally for their incredible kitchen knives. The first generation of the Yoshida family was, like many, a blacksmith. After World War II, they decided to open a small workshop to produce knives and other steel tools, and in 1971, they expanded to large-scale production to meet a growing demand from all over Japan. They invested early on in modern machinery that made large-scale production possible, which is one of the reasons why they are able to coat their own steel, rather than buying it pre-laminated. Because Saga is not a large knife production center and there are not many other craftsmen, they built a facility that could handle the entire knife making process from start to finish, whereas most knife makers outsource their steel rolling and sharpening.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen HAP 40 first became available, Osamu Yoshida quickly bought the steel and tried it out. He was amazed at how incredibly sharp the steel could become and how long it would hold its edge, so he began making kitchen knives using this super steel. Although it is a difficult steel to handle, he feels a great sense of accomplishment when he forges with it compared to other steels.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to laminating their own steel, they also treat their knives with sub-zero heat to purify the steel, which allows the knife to work better and sharpen better. This is done after quenching, treating the knives with liquid nitrogen to remove excess retained impurities that have not been converted to martensite. This prevents the knife from bending over time by \"stabilizing\" its structure. While this is scientific mumbo jumbo for most, it is a big deal in the knife making world.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe secret of this knife lies in its hard core made of a somewhat exotic Hitachi HAP-40 steel, which falls into the category of modern, technologically advanced steels. HAP-40 is thin enough to sharpen very well, and knives made from it retain their edge 3-5 times longer than traditional knives. An interesting fact is that because it is a powdered steel, it has a very low chromium content (about 4%) and can react like a high carbon steel under specific circumstances.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is heat treated to an incredible 68 HRC, but it can still be sharpened relatively easily on whetstones. It is extremely durable and therefore less likely to chip along the edge than the steel used in traditional knives.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635193217198,"sku":"'00235","price":555.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HAP-40GYUTOBLACK210black_1.jpg?v=1670343678"},{"product_id":"yoshida-hamono-hap-40-santoku-180mm-kurouchi-loupe-derable-vert","title":"Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Santoku 180mm Kurouchi Maple burl (Green)","description":"Yoshida Hamono is located in Saga Prefecture, a very rural area of Kyushu Island. Like many rural blacksmiths, they specialize in making agricultural tools such as sickles and hoes, but they are known nationally for their incredible kitchen knives. The first generation of the Yoshida family was, like many, a blacksmith. After World War II, they decided to open a small workshop to produce knives and other steel tools, and in 1971, they expanded to large-scale production to meet a growing demand from all over Japan. They invested early on in modern machinery that made large-scale production possible, which is one of the reasons why they are able to coat their own steel, rather than buying it pre-laminated. Because Saga is not a large knife production center and there are not many other craftsmen, they built a facility that could handle the entire knife making process from start to finish, whereas most knife makers outsource their steel rolling and sharpening.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen HAP 40 first became available, Osamu Yoshida quickly bought the steel and tried it out. He was amazed at how incredibly sharp the steel could become and how long it would hold its edge, so he began making kitchen knives using this super steel. Although it is a difficult steel to handle, he feels a great sense of accomplishment when he forges with it compared to other steels.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to laminating their own steel, they also treat their knives with sub-zero heat to purify the steel, which allows the knife to work better and sharpen better. This is done after quenching, treating the knives with liquid nitrogen to remove excess retained impurities that have not been converted to martensite. This prevents the knife from bending over time by \"stabilizing\" its structure. While this is scientific mumbo jumbo for most, it is a big deal in the knife making world.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe secret of this knife lies in its hard core made of a somewhat exotic Hitachi HAP-40 steel, which falls into the category of modern, technologically advanced steels. HAP-40 is thin enough to sharpen very well, and knives made from it retain their edge 3-5 times longer than traditional knives. An interesting fact is that because it is a powdered steel, it has a very low chromium content (about 4%) and can react like a high carbon steel under specific circumstances.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is heat treated to an incredible 68 HRC, but it can still be sharpened relatively easily on whetstones. It is extremely durable and therefore less likely to chip along the edge than the steel used in traditional knives.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635205341358,"sku":"'00236","price":555.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/YoshidaHamonoHAP40Santoku180mmKurouchiLoupeD_erable_Vert__1.jpg?v=1670344480"},{"product_id":"yoshida-hamono-hap-40-santoku-180mm-kurouchi-loupe-derable-rouge","title":"Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Santoku 180mm Kurouchi Maple Burl (Red)","description":"Yoshida Hamono is located in Saga Prefecture, a very rural area of Kyushu Island. Like many rural blacksmiths, they specialize in making agricultural tools such as sickles and hoes, but they are known nationally for their incredible kitchen knives. The first generation of the Yoshida family was, like many, a blacksmith. After World War II, they decided to open a small workshop to produce knives and other steel tools, and in 1971, they expanded to large-scale production to meet a growing demand from all over Japan. They invested early on in modern machinery that made large-scale production possible, which is one of the reasons why they are able to coat their own steel, rather than buying it pre-laminated. Because Saga is not a large knife production center and there are not many other craftsmen, they built a facility that could handle the entire knife making process from start to finish, whereas most knife makers outsource their steel rolling and sharpening.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen HAP 40 first became available, Osamu Yoshida quickly bought the steel and tried it out. He was amazed at how incredibly sharp the steel could become and how long it would hold its edge, so he began making kitchen knives using this super steel. Although it is a difficult steel to handle, he feels a great sense of accomplishment when he forges with it compared to other steels.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to laminating their own steel, they also treat their knives with sub-zero heat to purify the steel, which allows the knife to work better and sharpen better. This is done after quenching, treating the knives with liquid nitrogen to remove excess retained impurities that have not been converted to martensite. This prevents the knife from bending over time by \"stabilizing\" its structure. While this is scientific mumbo jumbo for most, it is a big deal in the knife making world.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe secret of this knife lies in its hard core made of a somewhat exotic Hitachi HAP-40 steel, which falls into the category of modern, technologically advanced steels. HAP-40 is thin enough to sharpen very well, and knives made from it retain their edge 3-5 times longer than traditional knives. An interesting fact is that because it is a powdered steel, it has a very low chromium content (about 4%) and can react like a high carbon steel under specific circumstances.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is heat treated to an incredible 68 HRC, but it can still be sharpened relatively easily on whetstones. It is extremely durable and therefore less likely to chip along the edge than the steel used in traditional knives.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635230441646,"sku":"'00237","price":555.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/YoshidaHamonoHAP40Santoku180mmKurouchiLoupeD_erable_Rouge__1.jpg?v=1670345390"},{"product_id":"yoshida-hamono-hap-40-gyuto-210mm-kurouchi-loupe-derable-black","title":"Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Gyuto 210mm Kurouchi Maple burl (Black)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshida Hamono is located in Saga Prefecture, a very rural area of Kyushu Island. Like many rural blacksmiths, they specialize in making agricultural tools such as sickles and hoes, but they are known nationally for their incredible kitchen knives. The first generation of the Yoshida family was, like many, a blacksmith. After World War II, they decided to open a small workshop to produce knives and other steel tools, and in 1971, they expanded to large-scale production to meet a growing demand from all over Japan. They invested early on in modern machinery that made large-scale production possible, which is one of the reasons why they are able to coat their own steel, rather than buying it pre-laminated.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Saga is not a large knife production center and there are not many other craftsmen, they built a facility that could handle the entire knife making process from start to finish, whereas most knife makers outsource their steel rolling and sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen HAP 40 first became available, Osamu Yoshida quickly bought the steel and tried it out. He was amazed at how incredibly sharp the steel could become and how long it would hold its edge, so he began making kitchen knives using this super steel. Although it is a difficult steel to handle, he feels a great sense of accomplishment when he forges with it compared to other steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to laminating their own steel, they also treat their knives with sub-zero heat to purify the steel, which allows the knife to work better and sharpen better. This is done after quenching, treating the knives with liquid nitrogen to remove excess retained impurities that have not been converted to martensite. This prevents the knife from bending over time by \"stabilizing\" its structure. While this is scientific mumbo jumbo for most, it is a big deal in the knife making world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe secret of this knife lies in its hard core made of a somewhat exotic Hitachi HAP-40 steel, which falls into the category of modern, technologically advanced steels. HAP-40 is thin enough to sharpen very well, and knives made from it retain their edge 3-5 times longer than traditional knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HAP-40 Gyuto 210mm format positions this knife squarely in the conversation around dedicated chef's knives — and for those weighing a gyuto against a santoku, the difference becomes clear quickly. Where a santoku excels at precision vegetable work, the gyuto's longer, swept blade handles proteins and longer pull-cuts with authority. Paired with HAP-40's extraordinary edge retention, this Japanese chef knife in powder steel delivers a performance standard that makes the comparison almost unfair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635246956718,"sku":"'00244","price":640.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/YoshidaHamonoHAP40Gyuto210mmKurouchiLoupeD_erable_Black__1.jpg?v=1670346119"},{"product_id":"yoshida-hamono-hap-40-gyuto-210mm-kurouchi-loupe-derable-rouge","title":"Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Gyuto 210mm Kurouchi Maple Burl (Red)","description":"Yoshida Hamono is located in Saga Prefecture, a very rural area of Kyushu Island. Like many rural blacksmiths, they specialize in making agricultural tools such as sickles and hoes, but they are known nationally for their incredible kitchen knives. The first generation of the Yoshida family was, like many, a blacksmith. After World War II, they decided to open a small workshop to produce knives and other steel tools, and in 1971, they expanded to large-scale production to meet a growing demand from all over Japan. They invested early on in modern machinery that made large-scale production possible, which is one of the reasons why they are able to coat their own steel, rather than buying it pre-laminated. Because Saga is not a large knife production center and there are not many other craftsmen, they built a facility that could handle the entire knife making process from start to finish, whereas most knife makers outsource their steel rolling and sharpening.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen HAP 40 first became available, Osamu Yoshida quickly bought the steel and tried it out. He was amazed at how incredibly sharp the steel could become and how long it would hold its edge, so he began making kitchen knives using this super steel. Although it is a difficult steel to handle, he feels a great sense of accomplishment when he forges with it compared to other steels.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to laminating their own steel, they also treat their knives with sub-zero heat to purify the steel, which allows the knife to work better and sharpen better. This is done after quenching, treating the knives with liquid nitrogen to remove excess retained impurities that have not been converted to martensite. This prevents the knife from bending over time by \"stabilizing\" its structure. While this is scientific mumbo jumbo for most, it is a big deal in the knife making world.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe secret of this knife lies in its hard core made of a somewhat exotic Hitachi HAP-40 steel, which falls into the category of modern, technologically advanced steels. HAP-40 is thin enough to sharpen very well, and knives made from it retain their edge 3-5 times longer than traditional knives. An interesting fact is that because it is a powdered steel, it has a very low chromium content (about 4%) and can react like a high carbon steel under specific circumstances.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is heat treated to an incredible 68 HRC, but it can still be sharpened relatively easily on whetstones. It is extremely durable and therefore less likely to chip along the edge than the steel used in traditional knives.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635268714670,"sku":"'00245","price":640.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/YoshidaHamonoHAP40Gyuto210mmKurouchiLoupeD_erable_Rouge__1.jpg?v=1670348361"},{"product_id":"yoshida-hamono-hap-40-gyuto-210mm-kurouchi-loupe-derable-vert","title":"Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Gyuto 210mm Kurouchi Maple burl (Green)","description":"Yoshida Hamono is located in Saga Prefecture, a very rural area of Kyushu Island. Like many rural blacksmiths, they specialize in making agricultural tools such as sickles and hoes, but they are known nationally for their incredible kitchen knives. The first generation of the Yoshida family was, like many, a blacksmith. After World War II, they decided to open a small workshop to produce knives and other steel tools, and in 1971, they expanded to large-scale production to meet a growing demand from all over Japan. They invested early on in modern machinery that made large-scale production possible, which is one of the reasons why they are able to coat their own steel, rather than buying it pre-laminated. Because Saga is not a large knife production center and there are not many other craftsmen, they built a facility that could handle the entire knife making process from start to finish, whereas most knife makers outsource their steel rolling and sharpening.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen HAP 40 first became available, Osamu Yoshida quickly bought the steel and tried it out. He was amazed at how incredibly sharp the steel could become and how long it would hold its edge, so he began making kitchen knives using this super steel. Although it is a difficult steel to handle, he feels a great sense of accomplishment when he forges with it compared to other steels.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to laminating their own steel, they also treat their knives with sub-zero heat to purify the steel, which allows the knife to work better and sharpen better. This is done after quenching, treating the knives with liquid nitrogen to remove excess retained impurities that have not been converted to martensite. This prevents the knife from bending over time by \"stabilizing\" its structure. While this is scientific mumbo jumbo for most, it is a big deal in the knife making world.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe secret of this knife lies in its hard core made of a somewhat exotic Hitachi HAP-40 steel, which falls into the category of modern, technologically advanced steels. HAP-40 is thin enough to sharpen very well, and knives made from it retain their edge 3-5 times longer than traditional knives. An interesting fact is that because it is a powdered steel, it has a very low chromium content (about 4%) and can react like a high carbon steel under specific circumstances.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis steel is heat treated to an incredible 68 HRC, but it can still be sharpened relatively easily on whetstones. It is extremely durable and therefore less likely to chip along the edge than the steel used in traditional knives.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635277791406,"sku":"'00246","price":640.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/YoshidaHamonoHAP40Gyuto210mmKurouchiMapleburl_Green__1.jpg?v=1670349096"},{"product_id":"hitohira-imojiya-th-aogami-super-petty-120mm","title":"Hitohira Imojiya TH Aogami Super Petty 120mm","description":"The Hitohira brand is a guarantee of quality and this knife is no exception. This knife is a mix between modernity and tradition. Indeed, this knife is made of Aogami Super covered with soft stainless steel and the handle is made of Ho wood decorated with a black buffalo horn ring. We have the best of both worlds, the performance of carbon steel and the ease of maintenance of stainless which covers 90% of the blade.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe last few millimeters of the knife's edge is the Aogami super oxidizable steel which is uncovered and will require more diligent attention from the user to avoid rusting.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642252198062,"sku":"AAA-266Z1-05-BA120","price":170.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraImojiyaTHBlueSuperPetty120mm_1.jpg?v=1670516039"},{"product_id":"hitohira-futana-s3-nashiji-petty-150mm-bois-de-cerisier","title":"Hitohira Futana S3 Nashiji Petty 150mm cherry wood","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":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642261012654,"sku":"AAA-030-24-BA150","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraFutanaS3NashijiPetty150mmCherryWoodHandle_1.jpg?v=1670518025"},{"product_id":"hitohira-togashi-aogami-2-kurouchi-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-cerisier-et-double-bague-debene","title":"Hitohira Togashi Blue #2 Kurouchi Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm Cherry Wood Handle (Ebony End)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKiritsuke Gyuto is a cross between traditional kiritsuke and gyuto. The profile of the cutting edge is generally straighter and the tip is cut, similar to the kiritsuke, while the double bevel is characteristic of the gyuto. Kiritsuke Gyuto acts as a chef's knife in your kitchen and can do most of the tasks. It is usually found between 210 and 270 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorn in 1948, Kenji Togashi began his career in 1966-67 and received numerous awards over the years. In 1990, he received the Dentō-Kugeishi, granted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy and Trade. This award is reserved for Japanese craftsmen who are masters in their field and have accumulated at least 12 years of experience and proven their mastery of their art, both in theory and in practice. In 2007, the city of Sakai\/Osaka awarded him the certification of \"Master of Traditional Craftsmanship\" for his excellent tempering technique and his exceptional mastery of making kitchen knives that honor the ancestral Japanese forging traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, Kenji Togashi makes his knives from start to finish in his workshop in Sakai\/Osaka. He works with his three sons and a few apprentices to bring us top quality blades that meet the standards of the master Togashi himself. When you buy a Togashi blade, you are assured of a level of forging, grinding and finishing quality that rivals the best forging houses in Sakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSimply explained, Aogami #2 developed by Hitachi Metals is a steel made from Shirogami #2 in which some chromium and tungsten are added for better durability and corrosion resistance. In addition to that, the higher carbon content of the steel allows for better cutting retention. Objectively, the Aogami #2 is an improvement over the Shirogami #2. For patina lovers, however, Shirogami steel will be more reactive to oxidation and could be an advantage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642403848366,"sku":"AAA-120B2K-24-FB240","price":575.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraTogashiBlue_2KurouchiKiritsukeGyuto240mmCherryWoodHandle_EbonyEnd__1.jpg?v=1670529108"},{"product_id":"kouhei-shinmatsu-zdp-189-bunka-migaki","title":"Kouhei-Shinmatsu ZDP-189 Bunka Migaki","description":"Made in a very modern way from ZDP-189 powdered steel, this knife is made to last. Ideal for professional cooks, the blade will keep its sharpness for a long time and will resist corrosion. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a hardness of 65-66 HRC on the rockwell scale, there are not many steels that rival the ZDP-189.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43646683218094,"sku":"'180116111251","price":445.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/Kouhei-Shinmatsuzdp-189bunkasilver_1.jpg?v=1670690991"},{"product_id":"kouhei-shinmatsu-zdp-189-bunka-kurouchi","title":"Kouhei-Shinmatsu ZDP-189 Bunka Kurouchi","description":"Made in a very modern way from ZDP-189 powdered steel, this knife is made to last. Ideal for professional cooks, the blade will keep its sharpness for a long time and will resist corrosion. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a hardness of 65-66 HRC on the rockwell scale, there are not many steels that rival the ZDP-189.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43646774018222,"sku":"'180116111249","price":445.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/Kouhei-Shinmatsuzdp-189bunkablack_1.jpg?v=1670695272"},{"product_id":"hitohira-futana-aogami-super-migaki-santoku-170mm","title":"Hitohira Futana SB Migaki Santoku 170mm Cherry wood","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. Very versatile, the santoku is one of the types of knives we recommend as the first or main knife in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAogami literally translates as: \"blue steel\" and therefore \"Blue Super Steel\" for Aogami Super. Manufactured by Hitachi Metals Ltd, this carbon steel grade has one of the highest hardness levels and is one of the most renowned in Japan. In addition to containing more carbon, chromium and tungsten than Aogami #1, it also contains molybdenum. The high carbon content results in higher hardness, but in return, it reduces the corrosion resistance and makes the steel more brittle. Chromium and molybdenum counterbalance the effect of the high carbon content by improving corrosion resistance. While tungsten greatly increases the wear resistance of the steel to make it less brittle. This makes it, objectively, a superior carbon steel on a practical level than other steels in this category.\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":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43646786666670,"sku":"AAA-137M-24-CA170","price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraFutanaSBMigakiSantoku170mmCherryWoodHandle_1.jpg?v=1670695867"},{"product_id":"hitohira-nakagawa-manzo-aogami-2-yanagi-sakimaru-300mm-saya-ebene","title":"Hitohira Nakagawa Manzo Aogami #2 Yanagi Sakimaru 300mm Ebony Handle (Saya)","description":"The Sakimaru is a variant of the Yanagiba knife that has the same function, namely the clean and precise cutting of sushi and sashimi. However, the Sakimaru differs from the Yanagiba in that its tip is similar to that of a Katana.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Sakai\/Osaka\/Japan by two craftsmen at the top of their art; Kikuchiyo(blacksmith) and Manzo(sharpener) this traditional aogami #2 steel blade will meet the expectations of professionals and enthusiasts. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes with its Saya\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43650472706222,"sku":"AAA-030B2-04-IC300","price":620.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraKikuchiyoManzoBlue_2YanagiSakimaru300mmEbony_1.jpg?v=1670945883"},{"product_id":"hitohira-tanaka-mosuke-aogami-1-yanagiba-300mm-bois-de-ho","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Mosuke Aogami #1 Yanagiba Ho wood handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged by the master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka in the ancestral way with his pine needle quenching and sharpened by Mosuke whose reputation is no longer to be made. Aogami #1 steel is recognized by many as the most prestigious of steels and in the hands of these two masters it expresses its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYanagiba translates as “willow blade” since the narrow, long and curved blade shape on the back side resembles a willow leaf. The specialty of the Yanagiba is slicing fish in a precise and clean way for cutting sashimi or nigiri for example. It can also be used for filleting certain fishes and slicing meat.\u0026nbsp; The very fine cutting edge can be damaged easily, so we advise you to be careful with bones. The concave back of the knife (urusaki) creates an air gap between the fish flesh and the blade, making it easy to detach the blade from the fish flesh, while the bevel on the face of the knife (shinogi) makes it easy to detach the piece of fish being sliced. The Yanagiba is generally found between 210 mm and 330 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Aogami #1 by Hitchachi steel co translates to blue steel #1. It was named after the color of the paper in which the steel is packaged at Hitachi steel co. This steel has the same carbon content as Shirogami #1 (1.25-1.3%), but in addition tungsten and chromium are added to the composition. This improves corrosion resistance, wear resistance and cutting edge retention. It is considered by many to be the best steel for single bevel blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCome with his Saya.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43650520285358,"sku":"AAA-111B1O-05-IA300","price":540.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraTanakaMosukeBlue_1Yanagiba300mmHoWood_1.jpg?v=1670949614"},{"product_id":"hitohira-nakagawa-manzo-shirogami-3-yanagiba-240mm-bois-de-ho","title":"Hitohira Nakagawa Manzo White #3 Yanagiba 240mm Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)","description":"Forged by Kikuchiyo and honed by Manzo, this knife is an excellent value buy. Shirogami #3 is easy to sharpen and will tend to oxidize less quickly than shirogami #1 and #2 steels. Its 240mm blade makes this yanagiba perfect for working on small cutting boards and in tight spaces. It could also be a good first yanagiba for a home sushi lover.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43650673311918,"sku":"AAA-050W3D-05-IA240","price":255.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraKikuchiyoManzoShirogami_3Yanagiba240mmboisdeHo_1.jpg?v=1670953956"},{"product_id":"hitohira-nakagawa-kyuzo-shirogami-2-migaki-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hitohira Nakagawa Kyuzo Shirogami #2 Migaki Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm","description":"","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43669929066670,"sku":"AAA-010W2M-24-FB210","price":370.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraKikuchiyoKyuzoWhite_2MigakiKiritsukeGyuto210mm_1.jpg?v=1671823489"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-santoku180mm-acrylique-brume-bleu","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Santoku 180mm Acrylic Blue Mist","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. Very versatile, the santoku is one of the types of knives we recommend as the first or main knife in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGo Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuper Gold 2 or SG2 is a powder metallurgy steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd in Takefu, Echizen\/ Fukui. It is a high-carbon stainless steel that is pulverized to a very fine grain size and then put back together. This process results in a homogeneous grain structure of the steel, making it easier to sharpen and very durable. Takefu Steel is the company that also created the popular VG-10 steel. The goal behind the design of SG2 was to offer a range above VG-10, which proves to be the case in all aspects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeing able to reach a hardness of 64 HRC and thus obtaining a breathtaking edge, the SG2 is very famous in the world of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43669941158062,"sku":"Nigara_azur_turquoise197","price":545.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/SG2KurouchiTsuchimeSantoku180mmwithacrylichandle_1.jpg?v=1671824965"},{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-santoku180mm-acrylique-or-emeraude","title":"Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Santoku180mm Acrylic Emerald-Gold","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. Very versatile, the santoku is one of the types of knives we recommend as the first or main knife in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the age of 35, Go Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuper Gold 2 or SG2 is a powder metallurgy steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd in Takefu, Echizen\/ Fukui. It is a high-carbon stainless steel that is pulverized to a very fine grain size and then put back together. This process results in a homogeneous grain structure of the steel, making it easier to sharpen and very durable. Takefu Steel is the company that also created the popular VG-10 steel. The goal behind the design of SG2 was to offer a range above VG-10, which proves to be the case in all aspects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeing able to reach a hardness of 64 HRC and thus obtaining a breathtaking edge, the SG2 is very famous in the world of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakefu Special Steel Co Ltd does not manufacture SG2 anymore and the SG2 knives you will see on the market will be, most of the time, almost identical steels manufactured by other companies like Kobelco's R2 which has the same characteristics as Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd's SG2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43669990801582,"sku":"Emerald_gold","price":545.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/NigaraSG2KurouchiTsuchimeSantoku180mmEmerald-gold_1.jpg?v=1671827632"},{"product_id":"nigara-hamono-sg2-anmon-damascus-bunka-180mm-acrylique-jungle-twist","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Anmon Damascus Bunka 180mm Acrylic Jungle Twist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the age of 35, Go Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe famous Anmon Damascus pattern emblematic of the Nigara Forge found on their high-end knives is inspired by the eddies caused by the beautiful Anmon Falls located near Hirosaki City (Aomori Prefecture).\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43670128099502,"sku":"Jungle_twist_Nigara_bunka","price":730.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/NigaraHamonoSG2AnmonDamascusBunka180mmAcryliqueJungleTwist_1.jpg?v=1671833125"},{"product_id":"nigara-hamono-sg2-anmon-damascus-bunka-180mm-acrylique-sandstorm","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Anmon Damascus Bunka 180mm Acrylic Sandstorm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Bunka is a general-purpose knife with a straighter edge profile than a santoku, which makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. However, this knife is perfect for use with the push-cut or pull-cut method. The fine tip of the Bunka will give you precision and agility as it will pass through the food more easily when cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the age of 35, Go Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe famous Anmon Damascus pattern emblematic of the Nigara Forge found on their high-end knives is inspired by the eddies caused by the beautiful Anmon Falls located near Hirosaki City (Aomori Prefecture). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuper Gold 2 or SG2 is a powder metallurgy steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd in Takefu, Echizen\/ Fukui. It is a high-carbon stainless steel that is pulverized to a very fine grain size and then put back together. This process results in a homogeneous grain structure of the steel, making it easier to sharpen and very durable. Takefu Steel is the company that also created the popular VG-10 steel. The goal behind the design of SG2 was to offer a range above VG-10, which proves to be the case in all aspects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeing able to reach a hardness of 64 HRC and thus obtaining a breathtaking edge, the SG2 is very famous in the world of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakefu Special Steel Co Ltd does not manufacture SG2 anymore and the SG2 knives you will see on the market will be, most of the time, almost identical steels manufactured by other companies like Kobelco's R2 which has the same characteristics as Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd's SG2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43670137929902,"sku":"Sandstorm_bunka","price":730.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/NigaraHamonoSG2AnmonDamascusBunka180mmAcryliqueSandstorm_1.jpg?v=1671833896"},{"product_id":"nigara-hamono-sg2-anmon-damascus-santoku-180mm-acrylique-galaxie-nocturne","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Anmon Damascus Santoku 180mm Acrylic Nocturnal Galaxy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan 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. Very versatile, the santoku is one of the types of knives we recommend as the first or main knife in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the age of 35, Go Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe famous Anmon Damascus pattern emblematic of the Nigara Forge found on their high-end knives is inspired by the eddies caused by the beautiful Anmon Falls located near Hirosaki City (Aomori Prefecture). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuper Gold 2 or SG2 is a powder metallurgy steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd in Takefu, Echizen\/ Fukui. It is a high-carbon stainless steel that is pulverized to a very fine grain size and then put back together. This process results in a homogeneous grain structure of the steel, making it easier to sharpen and very durable. Takefu Steel is the company that also created the popular VG-10 steel. The goal behind the design of SG2 was to offer a range above VG-10, which proves to be the case in all aspects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeing able to reach a hardness of 64 HRC and thus obtaining a breathtaking edge, the SG2 is very famous in the world of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakefu Special Steel Co Ltd does not manufacture SG2 anymore and the SG2 knives you will see on the market will be, most of the time, almost identical steels manufactured by other companies like Kobelco's R2 which has the same characteristics as Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd's SG2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43670163849390,"sku":"Galaxie_nocturne","price":730.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/NigaraHamonoSG2AnmonDamascusSantoku180mmAcryliqueGalaxieNocturne_1-Copy.jpg?v=1671835008"},{"product_id":"nigara-hamono-sg2-anmon-damascus-santoku-180mm","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Anmon Damascus Santoku 180mm Jungle Twist Acrylic","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. Very versatile, the santoku is one of the types of knives we recommend as the first or main knife in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the age of 35, Go Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe famous Anmon Damascus pattern emblematic of the Nigara Forge found on their high-end knives is inspired by the eddies caused by the beautiful Anmon Falls located near Hirosaki City (Aomori Prefecture). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuper Gold 2 or SG2 is a powder metallurgy steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd in Takefu, Echizen\/ Fukui. It is a high-carbon stainless steel that is pulverized to a very fine grain size and then put back together. This process results in a homogeneous grain structure of the steel, making it easier to sharpen and very durable. Takefu Steel is the company that also created the popular VG-10 steel. The goal behind the design of SG2 was to offer a range above VG-10, which proves to be the case in all aspects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeing able to reach a hardness of 64 HRC and thus obtaining a breathtaking edge, the SG2 is very famous in the world of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakefu Special Steel Co Ltd does not manufacture SG2 anymore and the SG2 knives you will see on the market will be, most of the time, almost identical steels manufactured by other companies like Kobelco's R2 which has the same characteristics as Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd's SG2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43670196224174,"sku":"Jungle_twist_santoku","price":730.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/NigaraHamonoSG2AnmonDamascusSantoku180mmAcryliqueJungletwist_1.jpg?v=1671835580"},{"product_id":"nigara-hamono-sg2-kurouchi-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-erable","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Maple","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. 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the age of 35, Go Yoshizawa is a creative craftsman who is making the family business shine. He is the head-chef of the Nigara's forge, one of the most renowned forges in Japan and worldwide, and famous for damascus work. Yoshizawa-san builds on the solid foundation of steelworking that he has developed over the years to discover and explore new processes. Nigara's forge and its craftsmen continue to amaze us with knives that are as beautiful as they are performing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuper Gold 2 or SG2 is a powder metallurgy steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd in Takefu, Echizen\/ Fukui. It is a high-carbon stainless steel that is pulverized to a very fine grain size and then put back together. This process results in a homogeneous grain structure of the steel, making it easier to sharpen and very durable. Takefu Steel is the company that also created the popular VG-10 steel. The goal behind the design of SG2 was to offer a range above VG-10, which proves to be the case in all aspects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeing able to reach a hardness of 64 HRC and thus obtaining a breathtaking edge, the SG2 is very famous in the world of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakefu Special Steel Co Ltd does not manufacture SG2 anymore and the SG2 knives you will see on the market will be, most of the time, almost identical steels manufactured by other companies like Kobelco's R2 which has the same characteristics as Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd's SG2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43677359603886,"sku":"Gyuto_210_nigara_loupe_érable","price":570.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/NigaraHamonoSG2KurouchiTsuchimeGyuto210mmErable_1.jpg?v=1672243269"},{"product_id":"hitohira-pierre-a-eau-1000-gc","title":"Hitohira GC Whetstone #1000 (Soft)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1109\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"896\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHitohira GC Whetstone #1000 (Soft)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile mid-grit sharpening stone, ideal for maintaining the edge of your Japanese knives. With its 1000 grit rating, it's perfect for refreshing a slightly dulled edge without removing excessive material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1380\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts soft composition (indicated by the kanji 軟) provides excellent tactile feedback and produces slurry quickly, which enhances the sharpening performance and allows for smooth, consistent strokes. A reliable stone for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1380\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone need soaking**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43677408788654,"sku":"LBEAA-025-01-1000","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HitohiraGCWhetstone_1000_Soft_1.jpg?v=1750957423"},{"product_id":"tanaka-toishi-michibiki-pierre-a-eau-3000-gc","title":"Tanaka Toishi Michibiki Whetstone #3000 (GC)","description":"","brand":"Tanaka Toishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43677469212846,"sku":"LBEAA-020-03-3000","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/TanakaToishiMichibikiWhetstone_3000_GC__1.jpg?v=1672245881"},{"product_id":"kumokage-aogami-2-kurouchi-damascus-kiritsuke-sujihiki-250mm","title":"Kumokage Aogami #2 Kurouchi Damascus Kiritsuke Sujihiki 250mm","description":"Forged from Aogami #2 by Tora Tamura and sharpened by Tateo Myojin, this very traditional sujihiki has a different touch due to its kiritsuke tip.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for slicing meat and fish, this knife is also easy to sharpen due to its carbon steel construction.","brand":"Stay Sharp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43677527146670,"sku":"Kumogkage_suji_ktip","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/KumokageAogami_2KurouchiDamascusKiritsukeSujihiki250mm_1.jpg?v=1672248095"}],"url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/collections\/pour-les-chefs.oembed?page=30","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}