{"title":"10% anniversary discount qc","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hitohira-imojiya-mz-vg-1-gyuto-180mm-imitation-dacajou","title":"Hitohira Imojiya MZ VG-1 Gyuto 180mm Mahogany imitation","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\u003eManufactured by TAKEFU SPECIAL STEEL CO VG-1 is a stainless steel created for blade manufacture and known for its fine structure, high toughness and ease of heat treatment. With 1.0% carbon for improved wear resistance and 14% chromium for superior corrosion resistance and strength, VG-1 steel meets the requirements of Japanese forges for knife design. This makes it an excellent choice for buying your first quality stainless steel blade, or adding one to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and assures you that every knife sold under this name meets rigorous quality standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487794462894,"sku":"AAA-268-09-FA180","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DSC_0881-scaled.jpg?v=1666793078"},{"product_id":"hitohira-tp-gyuto-210mm-bois-de-pakka-rouge","title":"Hitohira TP Gyuto 210mm Red pakka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Japanese word Gyuto (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e牛刀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) literally translates to beef sword. The gyuto is the equivalent of the\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWestern chef's knife, and is designed to cut everything: vegetables, meats and fishes. It is made to be used with the push-cut method, lifting the blade between each cutting motion, or with the rocking motion method. \u003cb\u003eIt is important that the blade is straight upon impact with the cutting board to avoid damage to the knife edge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManufactured in Echizen in the Fukui region by the Takamura Forge, Hitohira's TP SG2 line is as efficient as it is elegant. The powder-metallurgy Super Gold 2(SG2) steel is known for its higher-than-average cutting retention and breathtaking sharpness. The red Pakka handles are emblematic of this line and are comfortable in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487794528430,"sku":"DAA-020-FA210","price":370.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DSC_0804-scaled.jpg?v=1666793090"},{"product_id":"hitohira-imojiya-mz-vg-1-nakiri-165mm-imitation-dacajou","title":"Hitohira Imojiya MZ VG-1 Nakiri 165mm Mahogany Imitation","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNakiri translates to \"leaf cutter\". The specialty of this type of knife is vegetable cutting. Its straight profile and blade height encourage a \"push-cut\" motion, lifting the blade between each cutting motion. The Nakiri is perfect for slicing cabbage, julienning vegetables or rough-cutting vegetables for soups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufactured by TAKEFU SPECIAL STEEL CO VG-1 is a stainless steel created for blade manufacture and known for its fine structure, high toughness and ease of heat treatment. With 1.0% carbon for improved wear resistance and 14% chromium for superior corrosion resistance and strength, VG-1 steel meets the requirements of Japanese forges for knife design. This makes it an excellent choice for buying your first quality stainless steel blade, or adding one to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and assures you that every knife sold under this name meets rigorous quality standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487794790574,"sku":"AAA-268-09-LB165","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DSC_0868-scaled.jpg?v=1666793198"},{"product_id":"hitohira-tp-santoku-170mm-bois-de-pakka-rouge","title":"Hitohira TP Santoku 170mm Red pakka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLe mot Santoku se traduit par: trois vertus, pouvant faire référence à la coupe de viandes, poissons et légumes ou encore aux trois types de coupe suivante; hachage, tranchage et coupe en dés. Très polyvalent, le santoku est l’un des types de couteaux que nous recommandons comme premier couteau ou comme couteau principal dans la cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Echizen in the Fukui region by the Takamura Forge, Hitohira's TP SG2 line is as efficient as it is elegant. The powder-metallurgy Super Gold 2(SG2) steel is known for its higher-than-average cutting retention and breathtaking sharpness. The red Pakka handles are emblematic of this line and are comfortable in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487794987182,"sku":"DAA-020-CA165","price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DSC_0992-scaled.jpg?v=1666793244"},{"product_id":"hitohira-td-sld-tsuchime-santoku-165mm-noyer","title":"Hitohira TD SLD Tsuchime Santoku 165mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe word Santoku translates as: three virtues, which can refer to the cutting of meat, fish and vegetables or to the following three types of cutting; chopping, slicing and dicing. 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;\"\u003eThe city of Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture has been famous for its blacksmithing since the 1600s. In the early years, they mainly forged nails by hand.\u0026nbsp; Then, from 1660, different forging techniques were introduced by blacksmiths from Aizu. Thanks to this, the blacksmiths of the city began to diversify their production. The quality of Sanjo's tools and knives enjoyed a strong reputation in Japan at that time, and it still does today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSLD steel is Hitachi steel co.'s version of SKD-11, which is a wear resistant and relatively easy to maintain steel. This makes it an ideal steel for workhorse knives. With a hardness of 60-62 HRC, SLD steel blades retain their edge for a long time and have the ability to be sharpened to a razor sharp edge. Basically, SLD is used in the factory to cut other steels and, over time, has made its way into high-end Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487796134062,"sku":"AAA-615SLTM-02-CA165","price":205.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/DEC01E19-2857-4B42-9A15-82482C2F026F.jpg?v=1666793976"},{"product_id":"hitohira-futana-s3-nashiji-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-cerisier","title":"Hitohira Futana S3 Nashiji Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKiritsuke-Gyuto is a cross between gyuto and traditional kiritsuke. 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. The Kiritsuke-Gyuto will act as a chef's knife in your kitchen and can do most of the work. It is usually found between 210 and 270 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGinsan is a steel very similar to Shirogami 2 in its composition. An addition of 14% chromium results in a stainless steel with low impurities. As a result, blades forged from Ginsan have a high hardness and cutting retention capacity that rivals most blades made from traditional high carbon steels. The purity of Ginsan makes it a preferred steel for blacksmiths who work with steel in the traditional way and is pleasant to sharpen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNashiji is a Japanese word meaning \"pear skin pattern\". Coming from a knife finishing technique where the surface of the blade is left raw or rustic, imitating the skin of the Asian pear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFutana is the name of a line of Hitohira's house knives. As with all products that carry Hitohira's trademark (ひとひら (一片)), a high standard of quality is assured. Under the name of Futana you will be able to find knives of any profile made of stainless or semi-stainless steel. In addition, you will be able to find these blades with several different types of finishes; nashiji, kurouchi, damascus etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487796625582,"sku":"AAA-130N-24-FB210","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/EE33BC9E-83C7-479A-8A1A-44E9B8E67BFD.jpg?v=1666794107"},{"product_id":"hitohira-nakagawa-manzo-aogami-2-deba-180mm-ho","title":"Hitohira Nakagawa Manzo Aogami #2 Deba 180mm Ho","description":"\u003cp\u003e Nakagawa:\n \u003cbr\u003eIn the early 2000s, Nakagawa was invited by Sakai's master craftsman to join them as a blacksmith. The art of blacksmithing is physical; the harsh environment of working with fire and iron takes its toll on the body, and many of the masters' skills begin to fade in their forties and fifties. Because Nakagawa started earlier in life, he acquired most of the knowledge and skills of fine forging and tempering before his physical abilities deteriorated.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003eNakagawa has proactively experimented with new steels not typically used by Sakai blacksmiths, such as stainless steel. His experience and skill have made his Ginsan (Silver 3) knives popular among Japanese chefs, with many claiming, \"If you use Nakagawa's Ginsan once, you'll never replace it.\" Nakagawa is also known for his fine Honyaki temper, beautiful Hamon, and the hardness achievable only by experienced masters who reach the proper temperature. His Honyaki is supported by many Sakai sharpeners and finishers, professionals who understand what makes a good kitchen knife. When Nakagawa became a blacksmith, he dreamed of succeeding and becoming a great man. He continues to develop his skills as a craftsman, modeling each of his knives after the image of his master's forge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487796986030,"sku":"AAA-510-05-NA180","price":530.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/3ABB4689-7615-401F-AF4B-A262BDC7BC66.jpg?v=1666794193"},{"product_id":"hitohira-nakagawa-manzo-aogami-2-deba-165mm-ho","title":"Hitohira Nakagawa Manzo Aogami #2 Deba 165mm Ho","description":"\u003cp\u003e Nakagawa:\u003cbr\u003e In the early 2000s, Nakagawa was invited by Sakai's master craftsman to join them as a blacksmith. The art of blacksmithing is physical; the harsh environment of working with fire and iron takes its toll on the body, and many of the masters' skills begin to fade in their forties and fifties. Because Nakagawa started earlier in life, he acquired most of the knowledge and skills of fine forging and tempering before his physical abilities deteriorated.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eNakagawa has proactively experimented with new steels not typically used by Sakai blacksmiths, such as stainless steel. His experience and skill have made his Ginsan (Silver 3) knives popular among Japanese chefs, with many claiming, \"If you use Nakagawa's Ginsan once, you'll never replace it.\" Nakagawa is also known for his fine Honyaki temper, beautiful Hamon, and the hardness achievable only by experienced masters who reach the proper temperature. His Honyaki is supported by many Sakai sharpeners and finishers, professionals who understand what makes a good kitchen knife. When Nakagawa became a blacksmith, he dreamed of succeeding and becoming a great man. He continues to develop his skills as a craftsman, modeling each of his knives after the image of his master's forge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487801999534,"sku":"AAA-510-05-NA165","price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/C228D6D8-9D39-4417-8CA1-BE1F5619FA50.jpg?v=1666796098"},{"product_id":"hitohira-futana-s3-migaki-gyuto-210mm-cerisier","title":"Hitohira Futana S3 Migaki Gyuto 210mm Cherry","description":"","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487803343022,"sku":"AAA-040-24-FA210","price":375.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/7D994C92-E197-4D54-8505-93E3F0499B5B.jpg?v=1666797052"},{"product_id":"hitohira-fj-vg-10-petty-150mm-ho-wa","title":"Hitohira FJ VG-10 Petty 150mm Ho (Wa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Petty is the perfect knife for slicing fresh herbs, cutting small vegetables and peeling fruits. Very versatile, this knife can even be used to debone poultry and small pieces of meat. Inspired by the French cuisine, the term ''petty'' is derived from the word ''petit'' and refers to a small chef's knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 is a stainless steel produced by Takefu Special Steel in the early 1960s and is still in use more than 60 years later. This steel was specially designed for knife making and is used by many master blacksmiths in Japan. Despite the 15% chromium in the composition which gives it a high corrosion resistance, VG-10 can reach an HRC of 60-61. This is due to the addition of 1.5% Cobalt which gives the steel a higher hardness with a high temperature quenching treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and you can be sure that every knife sold under this name will meet rigorous quality standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487803637934,"sku":"AAA-350-05-BA150","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/C1D94B9E-1F7B-46F5-A0D6-4303DE0344C9.jpg?v=1666797332"},{"product_id":"hitohira-td-aogami-2-stainless-clad-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-noyer","title":"Hitohira TD Aogami #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe word santoku translates to \"three virtues,\" which refers to the cutting of meat, fish, and vegetables, or the three following types of cuts: chopping, slicing, and dicing. Highly versatile, the santoku is one of the knife types we recommend as a first or main knife in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSimply put, Aogami #2, developed by Hitachi Metals, is a steel made from Shirogami #2 with a small amount of chromium and tungsten added for improved durability and corrosion resistance. In addition, the steel's higher carbon content allows for better edge retention. Objectively, Aogami #2 is an improvement over Shirogami #2. For patina enthusiasts, however, Shirogami steel is more reactive to oxidation and could be an advantage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe town of Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture has been famous for its blacksmithing since the 1600s. In the early years, nails were mainly forged by hand. Then, starting in 1660, different blacksmithing techniques were introduced by blacksmiths from Aizu. Thanks to this, the town's blacksmiths began to diversify their production. The quality of Sanjo tools and knives then enjoyed a strong reputation in Japan, which remains the case today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487804784814,"sku":"AAA-615B2KT-02-CA165","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/882A869A-3460-48EF-94D4-34E66CC0F4FB.jpg?v=1666797762"},{"product_id":"hitohira-kh-stainless-petty-120mm-imitation-dacajou","title":"Hitohira KH Stainless Petty 120mm Imitation mahogany","description":"","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487804915886,"sku":"EEA-020-09-BA120","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/E4DE3939-78A8-4E59-97DC-7A18506A61C6.jpg?v=1666797897"},{"product_id":"hitohira-td-aogami-2-stainless-clad-nashiji-yo-sujihiki-240mm-noyer","title":"Hitohira TD Aogami #2 Stainless Clad Nashiji Yo Sujihiki 240mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSujihiki translates as \"flesh slicer\", which describes its role well. Typically 240 mm to 300 mm long and 34 mm to 40 mm high, the sujihiki blade is perfect for making long cutting movements from heel to toe. A lower blade height decreases friction when cutting and keeps the fibers of the protein you are cutting as intact as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe city of Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture has been famous for its blacksmithing since the 1600s. In the early years, they mainly forged nails by hand.\u0026nbsp; Then, from 1660, different forging techniques were introduced by blacksmiths from Aizu. Thanks to this, the blacksmiths of the city began to diversify their production. The quality of Sanjo's tools and knives enjoyed a strong reputation in Japan at that time, and it still does today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\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":43487805243566,"sku":"AAA-617B2NY-02-GA240","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/5DE9A6BB-C07C-4AF6-9189-73DC174CF2F8.jpg?v=1666798212"},{"product_id":"hitohira-td-aogami-2-stainless-clad-nashiji-yo-gyuto-210mm-noyer","title":"Hitohira TD Aogami #2 Stainless Clad Nashiji Yo Gyuto 210mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLe mot japonais Gyuto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e牛刀\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e se traduit littéralement par\u0026nbsp;épée à boeuf. Le gyuto est l’équivalent du couteau de chef occidental et est conçu pour tout couper : légumes, viandes et poissons. Il est fait pour être utilisé avec la méthode « push-cut », en soulevant la lame entre chaque mouvement de coupe, ou encore avec la méthode du balancier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIl est important que la lame soit droite au moment de l’impact avec la planche à découper pour éviter les dommages au niveau du tranchant du couteau.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe city of Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture has been famous for its blacksmithing since the 1600s. In the early years, they mainly forged nails by hand.\u0026nbsp; Then, from 1660, different forging techniques were introduced by blacksmiths from Aizu. Thanks to this, the blacksmiths of the city began to diversify their production. The quality of Sanjo's tools and knives enjoyed a strong reputation in Japan at that time, and it still does today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\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":43487806161070,"sku":"AAA-617B2NY-02-FA210","price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/B6FE37EB-F241-49CE-9D63-257DA9B1ABC5.jpg?v=1666799234"},{"product_id":"hitohira-fj-vg-10-gyuto-240mm-ho-wa","title":"Hitohira FJ VG-10 Gyuto 240mm Ho (Wa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Japanese word Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e牛刀\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eliterally translates to ox sword. The gyuto is the equivalent of a Western chef's knife and is designed to cut everything from vegetables to meat and fish. It is designed to be used with the push-cut method, lifting the blade between each cutting motion, or with the swing method.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eIt is important that the blade is straight upon impact with the cutting board to avoid damage to the knife's edge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 is a stainless steel produced by\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTakefu Special Steel in the early 1960s and is still used today more than 60 years later. This steel was specifically designed for knife making and is used by several master blacksmiths in Japan. Despite the 15% chromium in the composition, which provides high corrosion resistance, VG-10 can reach an HRC of 60-61. 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A must-have for every kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487810322606,"sku":"AAA-170N-24-FA180","price":255.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/HitohiraFutanaS3NashijiGyuto180mmCerisier_1.jpg?v=1681927209"},{"product_id":"hitohira-togashi-shirogami-2-kurouchi-gyuto-240mm-tagayasan","title":"Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Tagayasan","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Japanese word Gyuto (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e牛刀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) literally translates to beef sword. 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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;\"\u003eShirogami #2 translates to: Shiro (white) and Gami (Steel) and thus; white steel #2. It is named after the color of the package it was wrapped in at Hitachi Metals. The composition of this steel is very pure and contains almost only iron and carbon (1.05%-1.2%). It is in the hands of very experienced blacksmiths that one realizes the enormous potential of Shirogami #2. The quality of the heat treatment and a lower temperature forging are key elements that can allow Shirogami #2 to compete with and even surpass many modern steels. Try a Shiro #2 blade forged by Tanaka-san, Kisuke Manaka-san or Yoshikane Forge and you will see!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487810781358,"sku":"AAA-120W2K-53-FA240","price":520.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/87A4CF30-0D9B-4719-96AA-927CD76E69AD.jpg?v=1666793751"},{"product_id":"hitohira-togashi-shirogami-2-kurouchi-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-tagayasan","title":"Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm Tagayasan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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;\"\u003eShirogami #2 translates to: Shiro (white) and Gami (Steel) and thus; white steel #2. It is named after the color of the package it was wrapped in at Hitachi Metals. 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Try a Shiro #2 blade forged by Tanaka-san, Kisuke Manaka-san or Yoshikane Forge and you will see!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487811567790,"sku":"AAA-025W2K-53-FB240","price":555.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/17F8AAE5-6BE5-43EB-89CF-ECC0DB501348.jpg?v=1666794481"},{"product_id":"hitohira-fj-vg-10-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-ho-wa","title":"Hitohira FJ VG-10 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm Ho (Wa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Kiritsuke Gyuto is a cross between the traditional kiritsuke and the gyuto. The edge profile, generally straighter, and its cut point are similar to the kiritsuke, while its double bevel is characteristic of the gyuto. The Kiritsuke Gyuto serves as a chef's knife in your kitchen and can handle most tasks. It is usually found between 210 and 270 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 is a stainless steel produced by Takefu Special Steel in the early 1960s and is still used today more than 60 years later. This steel was specifically designed for knife making and is used by several master blacksmiths in Japan. Despite the 15% chromium in the composition, which provides high corrosion resistance, VG-10 can reach an HRC of 60-61. This is due to the addition of 1.5% cobalt, which gives the steel higher hardness with a high-temperature quenching treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hitohira brand is a hallmark of excellence and you can be assured that every knife sold under this name will meet rigorous quality standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487811633326,"sku":"AAA-350-05-FB240","price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/20147424-B6C4-44BD-BEB2-7890F7E25F9B.jpg?v=1666797482"},{"product_id":"hitohira-futana-stainless-tsuchime-damascus-santoku-cerisier","title":"Hitohira Futana Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Santoku Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe word Santoku translates as: three virtues, which can refer to the cutting of meat, fish and vegetables or to the following three types of cutting; chopping, slicing and dicing. 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This is due to the addition of 1.5% cobalt, which gives the steel higher hardness with a high-temperature quenching treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hitohira brand is a hallmark of excellence and you can be assured that every knife sold under this name will meet rigorous quality standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487812124846,"sku":"AAA-350-05-FB210","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/products\/619E0747-F4BE-4F3F-B3D1-770C03FE92D4.jpg?v=1666797473"},{"product_id":"hitohira-td-sld-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-noyer","title":"Hitohira TD SLD Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Japanese word Gyuto (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e牛刀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) literally translates to beef sword. 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The quality of Sanjo's tools and knives enjoyed a strong reputation in Japan at that time, and it still does today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSLD steel is Hitachi steel co.'s version of SKD-11, which is a wear resistant and relatively easy to maintain steel. This makes it an ideal steel for workhorse knives. With a hardness of 60-62 HRC, SLD steel blades retain their edge for a long time and have the ability to be sharpened to a razor sharp edge. 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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. 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