{"product_id":"hideo-kitaoka-damascus-kiritsuke-210-mm","title":"Hideo Kitaoka Damascus Kiritsuke 210 mm","description":"\u003ctable style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; height: 190px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003e210 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e340 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003eShirogami (White #2)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eFerrule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003eBlack Pakkawood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eRockwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003e62-63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eHeight Spine to heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003e35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eWidth at Spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 51.0029%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px; width: 48.7106%;\"\u003e135 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.0029%; height: 19px;\"\u003eBevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7106%; height: 19px;\"\u003eSingle (Right Handed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHideo Kitaoka \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHideo Kitaoka is both a third generation blacksmith, and a founding member of the Takefu Knife Village in Echizen city, Fukui prefecture, Japan. Starting his apprenticeship under his father and grandfather from a very young age, Kitaoka-san has spent decades specializing in and perfecting single bevel knives, and working solely with Aogami and Shirogami steel. With surprisingly levels of fit and finish, and fantastic grinds, we don't think you can find a better single bevel for anywhere near the price of these affordable, high performance works of art!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sharpknifeshop.com\/blogs\/sharp-knife-shop-blog\/the-takefu-knife-village\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Knife Village\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a cooperative workshop in the Echizen region of Japan. It is the home to a long list of blacksmiths that we work with and many young and upcoming apprentices learning the trade. The area has a 700 year long history of smithing with roots in agricultural tools turned cutlery powerhouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kiritsuke is very similar to the Gyuto, but has a flatter profile (less curvy blade) and the more aggressive \"reverse tanto\" or \"k-tip”. Its design helps it excel at slicing tasks and chopping vegetables large and small. It is generally used in an up and down chopping motion, so if you prefer to rock chop, a Gyuto may be a better choice. Single beveled versions are said to be the most versatile knife shape (though the Gyuto gives it a run for its money). Double beveled versions are more user friendly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*THIS KNIFE IS FOR RIGHT HANDED USERS ONLY*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Maintain an Iron Clad Knife!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hEZOgRuZ8VQ\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Care (Iron Clad)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Knife is made from 3 layers of material; A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply wipe the knife with a damp cloth immediately after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever put your knife in the dishwasher! The extreme heat will ruin the wooden handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHighly acidic ingredients (Onions, Tomatoes, Citrus) Will cause rust and oxidation to happen faster, thus the user must ensure the knife is wiped clean immediately after working with such an ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShould any rust form it can be removed using a rust eraser or a mixture of Baking soda and water to simply scrub it clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAvoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHARP Knife Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54415129772348,"sku":"CN-2215","price":314.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3105\/2666\/files\/Japanese-Knife-Kitaoka-Shiro-Kiritsuke-210mm-08.jpg?v=1791492104","url":"https:\/\/sharpknifeshop.com\/products\/hideo-kitaoka-damascus-kiritsuke-210-mm","provider":"SHARP Knife Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}