{"product_id":"ittosai-kotetsu-blue-1-damascus-kengata-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Ittosai Kotetsu Blue #1 Damascus Kengata Sujihiki 270mm (10.6\")","description":"\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/collections\/ittosai-kotetsu\"\u003eIttosai Kotetsu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/collections\/sujihiki-slicing-knife\"\u003eSujihiki (Slicing Knife)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e 270mm (10.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.0 oz (170g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/span\u003e 35.9mm (1.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpine Thickness above Heel:\u003c\/span\u003e 3.3mm (0.13\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel Type:\u003c\/span\u003e Blue #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle\/Bolster Material:\u003c\/span\u003e Octagonal Ho (Japanese Magnolia) Wood　\/ Water Buffalo Horn\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: Buffalo horn is a natural material and it may be solid black, blonde or a mixture thereof. We make no guarantee and do not take requests as to the color or patterning of the buffalo horn.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHRC:\u003c\/span\u003e 63-64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBevel Angle Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCover:\u003c\/span\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout Blacksmith, Satoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged in Sakai alongside Kenichi Shiraki, a revered master bladesmith of traditional cutlery, Nakagawa became his only disciple and true successor. At just 30 years old, he earned the title of Traditional Craftsman. Since then, he has devoted himself exclusively to forging and refining his craft at the anvil. Today, his forging is held in exceptional regard, with chefs and professionals around the world specifically requesting knives forged by Nakagawa himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is hand-forged from Blue Steel No.1 Damascus clad by master blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai, Osaka. Blue Steel No.1 is known for its outstanding sharpness, fine grain, and long-lasting edge.\u003cbr\u003eEach blade carries subtle variations from the folding and layering process, reflecting Nakagawa’s skill and dedication to his craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout Ittosai Kotetsu\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1917 by the previous generation's Kusutaro Takahashi, Ittosai Kotetsu was named after \"Kotetsu,\" a renowned swordsmith of the Edo period, and \"Ittousai,\" the founder of the flourishing Ittoryu swordsmanship of the Edo period. Ittosai Kotetsu continues this tradition of excellence, focusing on the delicate balance between achieving peak sharpness and maintaining ease of sharpening in their knives. Each knife is a testament to the brand's dedication to quality, embodying over a century of Japanese craftsmanship and innovation. The Ittosai Kotetsu signature engraved on each knife is a seal of quality and an ode to a legacy that blends the art of traditional sword-making with modern culinary needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi Kusu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43434481287258,"sku":"56655","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9667\/8234\/files\/56655_Ittosai_Kotetsu_Blue_1_Damascus_Kengata_Sujihiki_270mm.jpg?v=1780088941","url":"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/products\/ittosai-kotetsu-blue-1-damascus-kengata-sujihiki-270mm","provider":"MTC Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}