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Gen knives are 100% stainless steel with a VG10 core. This real kurouchi finish is created after 29 months of research and development by the engineers at Shizu. This is in contrast with other stainless steel kurouchi kitchen knives which are typically painted black and can easily be chipped off. 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Which directly translates to \"gentle\" or \"elegant\". And this hit the nail on the head entirely - these kitchen knives feel extremely refined and elegant in the hand. It may be something about the way the handle curves or the texture of the wood but it is something that cannot be expressed in pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhat we can capture is the 33-layers of Damascus steel and the bead blasted finish of the bolster and butt of the handle which adds further to the beauty of this blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Miyako knives are produced by Shizu Hamono, which is quickly becoming one of our favourite brands as they seem to consistently produce great \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekitchen \u003c\/span\u003eknives that are unique and high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Type: Gyuto\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: AUS-8 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: 33-Layer Damascus Steel (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSUS1A-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Pakkawood D-Handle (Right Handed)\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 59\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nBlade Length: 180 | 210 | 240mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nOverall Length: 312\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e | 342 | 372mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nWeight: 151 | 173 | 193g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shizu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":42331722678430,"sku":"SKSMYK180","price":150.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42331722711198,"sku":"SKSMYK210","price":160.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":42331722743966,"sku":"SKSMYK240","price":170.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/products\/Shizu-Miyako-Close-Up-Logo.jpg?v=1745652559"},{"product_id":"shikisai-miyako-damascus-western-deba","title":"Shikisai Miyako AUS-8 Damascus Western Deba 165mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhen we first got hold of the Miyako knives, we handed it off to one of our friends who immediately remarked: \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e斯文\" (Sīwén). Which directly translates to \"gentle\" or \"elegant\". And this hit the nail on the head entirely - these kitchen knives feel extremely refined and elegant in the hand. It may be something about the way the handle curves or the texture of the wood but it is something that cannot be expressed in pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhat we can capture is the 33-layers of Damascus steel and the bead blasted finish of the bolster and butt of the handle which adds further to the beauty of this blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Miyako \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknives are produced by Shizu Hamono, which is quickly becoming one of our favourite brands as they seem to consistently produce great kitchen knives that are unique and high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Type: Western Deba (Double Bevel)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nCore: AUS-8 Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nCladding: 33-Layer Damascus Steel (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSUS1A-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nHandle: Pakkawood D-Handle (Right Handed)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 3.1mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nHRC: 58\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nBlade Length: 165mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nOverall Length: 297mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nWeight: 201g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shizu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42331729559710,"sku":"SKSMYK165DEBA","price":180.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/products\/Shizu-Miyako-Western-Deba-165mm.jpg?v=1672744172"},{"product_id":"shikisai-miyako-damascus-sujihiki-240mm","title":"Shikisai Miyako AUS-8 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhen we first got hold of the Miyako knives, we handed it off to one of our friends who immediately remarked: \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e斯文\" (Sīwén). Which directly translates to \"gentle\" or \"elegant\". And this hit the nail on the head entirely - these kitchen knives feel extremely refined and elegant in the hand. It may be something about the way the handle curves or the texture of the wood but it is something that cannot be expressed in pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhat we can capture is the 33-layers of Damascus steel and the bead blasted finish of the bolster and butt of the handle which adds further to the beauty of this blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Miyako \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknives are produced by Shizu Hamono, which is quickly becoming one of our favourite brands as they seem to consistently produce great kitchen knives that are unique and high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Type: Sujihiki Slicer\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: AUS-8 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: 33-Layer Damascus Steel (SUS1A-1)\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Pakkawood D-Handle (Right Handed)\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Height at Heel: 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 59\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 173g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 240mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 372mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shizu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42331731755166,"sku":"SKSMYK240SLICE","price":170.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/58712916ef8d1a0b3c14cef5a32d368d.jpg?v=1771046593"},{"product_id":"shikisai-miyako-damascus-santoku-165mm","title":"Shikisai Miyako AUS-8 Damascus Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhen we first got hold of the Miyako knives, we handed it off to one of our friends who immediately remarked: \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e斯文\" (Sīwén). 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Mutsumi Hinoura is the son of the renowned Tsukasa Hinoura who is famous for his highly coveted \"River Jump\" Damascus blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand chiselled onto the blade is 味方屋 \"Ajikataya\", representing one of the Hinoura family brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Type: Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCore: White #2 (Shirogami 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCladding: Hammered Kurouchi Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Burnt Chestnut Oval Handle with Buffalo Horn Ferrule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel: 3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHRC: 62-63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 178 | 178 | 182g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 182 | 212 | 243mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall Length: 330 | 360 | 402mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hinoura","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":42661204295838,"sku":"HINOURA-W2KUROTSUC180","price":400.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42661204328606,"sku":"HINOURA-W2KUROTSUC210","price":440.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":42661204361374,"sku":"HINOURA-W2KUROTSUC240","price":500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/355b790c856cb5b1d81778fd416a084c.jpg?v=1736496686"},{"product_id":"shizu-hamono-gen-kurouchi-damascus-bunka","title":"Shizu Hamono Gen VG10 Kurouchi Damascus Bunka","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis item qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree International Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your country doesn't show up at checkout, please contact us via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/semiblack.sg\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e, we will add it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShizu Hamono is a knife maker, established in 1959 in Seki by Masami Horibe. He grew up in Seki city, the city of blacksmiths, and naturally became a craftsman\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGen (玄) means BLACK and EXPERT in Japanese.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe distinctive black kurouchi finish and Damascus pattern gives you a sense of the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e beauty and depth of Japanese craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe traditional chestnut wa-handle naturally grips the hand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand the hammering on the blade prevents food from sticking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Gen series of kitchen knives are unique in that it has a real kurouchi finish typically only found in carbon steel knives. Gen knives are 100% stainless steel with a VG10 core. This real kurouchi finish is created after 29 months of research and development by the engineers at Shizu. This is in contrast with other stainless steel kurouchi kitchen knives which are typically painted black and can easily be chipped off. Real kurouchi is a strong chemical bond of black iron oxide on the surface of steel which does not shed or chip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Type: Bunka\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: VG-10 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: 33-Layer Damascus Steel with a Hammered Kurouchi Finish\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Pakkawood D-Handle (Right Handed)\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2 | 2.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 60 - 61\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 103 | 166g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 145 | 190mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 270 | 330mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shizu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"145mm","offer_id":42775125328030,"sku":"GEN145BUNKA","price":140.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"190mm","offer_id":42775125360798,"sku":"GEN190BUNKA","price":175.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/Shizu-Hamono-Gen-Kurouchi-Gyuto-210mm-Close-Up_e172ca53-27a3-4580-8b42-42a978382976.jpg?v=1755062411"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-shiun-cerulean-blue-vg10-santoku-170mm","title":"Seki Kanetsugu Shiun VG10 Cerulean Blue Santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree International Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your country doesn't show up at checkout, please contact us via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/semiblack.sg\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e, we will add it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeki Kanetsugu is a brand that always amazes us with their level of fit and finish. There is rarely a poorly installed handle or a blade that isn't polished or sharpened accurately. Their knives are pretty much spot on 99% of the time, which is more than can be said about many other brands charging twice the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiun series has a brightly polished blade that easily glides through food, with a hammer-forged pattern that not only looks amazing, but also helps with food release. It also features a variety of unique handles with lots of personality. Cerulean Blue - a color that is reminiscent of the deep sea. These handles are made from Oak wood and lacquered for a blue, glistening finish like that of sun rays on sea waters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond aesthetics, these blades are made with VG10 stainless steel, a popular Japanese steel which provides superior edge retention and is easily sharpened on conventional whetstones. Its “Hamaguri” blade shape, which is a convex grind, offers a good balance between cutting sharpness, food release and toughness, making it the perfect grind for practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Type: Santoku\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: VG-10 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Stainless Steel Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Lacquered Oak Wood Octagonal Handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Height at Heel: 44mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 60-61\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 124g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 170mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 321mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43036620652702,"sku":"SHIUNBLUE170S","price":150.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/d33c5b6ac7177fd7eb80d324c93fe8a0.jpg?v=1752566292"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-shiun-cerulean-blue-vg10-gyuto-200mm","title":"Seki Kanetsugu Shiun VG10 Cerulean Blue Gyuto 200mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree International Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your country doesn't show up at checkout, please contact us via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/semiblack.sg\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e, we will add it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeki Kanetsugu is a brand that always amazes us with their level of fit and finish. There is rarely a poorly installed handle or a blade that isn't polished or sharpened accurately. Their knives are pretty much spot on 99% of the time, which is more than can be said about many other brands charging twice the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiun series has a brightly polished blade that easily glides through food, with a hammer-forged pattern that not only looks amazing, but also helps with food release. It also features a variety of unique handles with lots of personality. Cerulean Blue - a color that is reminiscent of the deep sea. These handles are made from Oak wood and lacquered for a blue, glistening finish like that of sun rays on sea waters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond aesthetics, these blades are made with VG10 stainless steel, a popular Japanese steel which provides superior edge retention and is easily sharpened on conventional whetstones. Its “Hamaguri” blade shape, which is a convex grind, offers a good balance between cutting sharpness, food release and toughness, making it the perfect grind for practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Type: Gyuto\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: VG-10 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Stainless Steel Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Lacquered Oak Wood Octagonal Handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Height at Heel: 44mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 60-61\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 137g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 201mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 351mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43036620980382,"sku":"SHIUNBLUE200G","price":165.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/988f3eba7ed9e042a77d4e9070dd08e9.jpg?v=1752566229"},{"product_id":"shikisai-miyako-damascus-bunka-170mm","title":"Shikisai Miyako AUS-8 Damascus Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen we first got hold of the Miyako knives, we handed it off to one of our friends who immediately remarked: \"斯文\" (Sīwén). Which directly translates to \"gentle\" or \"elegant\". And this hit the nail on the head entirely - these kitchen knives feel extremely refined and elegant in the hand. It may be something about the way the handle curves or the texture of the wood but it is something that cannot be expressed in pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat we can capture is the 33-layers of Damascus steel and the bead blasted finish of the bolster and butt of the handle which adds further to the beauty of this blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Miyako knives are produced by Shizu Hamono, which is quickly becoming one of our favourite brands as they seem to consistently produce great kitchen knives that are unique and high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Type: Bunka\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nCore: AUS-8 Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nCladding: 33-Layer Damascus Steel (SUS1A-1)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nHandle: Pakkawood D-Handle (Right Handed)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.3mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nHRC: 58\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nBlade Length: 168mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nOverall Length: 330mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nWeight: 169g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shizu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128143282334,"sku":"SKSMYK170BUNKA","price":150.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/products\/0eae2771847b745205f2310f3c790cea.jpg?v=1745651138"},{"product_id":"shizu-hamono-gen-kurouchi-damascus-nakiri","title":"Shizu Hamono Gen VG10 Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis item qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree International Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This is in contrast with other stainless steel kurouchi kitchen knives which are typically painted black and can easily be chipped off. Real kurouchi is a strong chemical bond of black iron oxide on the surface of steel which does not shed or chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eBlade Type: Nakiri\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: VG-10 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: 33-Layer Damascus Steel with a Hammered Kurouchi Finish\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Pakkawood D-Handle (Right Handed)\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2 | 2 | 2.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Height at Heel: 37 | 41 | 49mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 60 - 61\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 109 | 126 | 182g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 130 | 150 | 170mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 252 | 274 | 310mm\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shizu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"130mm","offer_id":43278154825886,"sku":"GEN130NAKI","price":120.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm","offer_id":43278154858654,"sku":"GEN150NAKI","price":140.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170mm","offer_id":43278154891422,"sku":"GEN170NAKI","price":160.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/b807db0a42cf3d5f2b9658680988ee9e.jpg?v=1750743706"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-ginsan-nashiji-santoku-165mm","title":"Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree International Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your country doesn't show up at checkout, please contact us via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/semiblack.sg\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e, we will add it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsunehisa translates to \"Permanence\", named after the idea that good knives will last you a lifetime. The brand prioritises functionality and affordability - resulting in a carefully curated selection of knives that anyone can appreciate. Tsunehisa's knives are made by a collective of blacksmiths and sharpeners across Sakai, Tosa and Seki. The brand was founded by Takayuki Shibata, world reknown for being an excellent knife sharpener and also the founder of Masakage, Koutetsu \u0026amp; Tinker. Over the years, Shibata-san has built close relations with many skilled blacksmiths across Japan, playing a huge role in growing the presence of Japanese kitchen knives internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of knives has a Ginsan (Silver 3) core, which is a fine-grained stainless-steel that is easy to sharpen and has excellent edge retention. Ginsan overcomes the major downside of rusting associated with carbon steels (e.g. Aogami and Shirogami), while still providing many of the same benefits like ease of sharpening, higher peak sharpness and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words - they cut and perform like carbon steel knives, but without the high maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, Ginsan knives are extremely popular and are perfect for anyone looking for a stainless steel blade with superior performance. Complete with a Ho Wood Wa handle and Nashiji (pear skin) finish on the blade, this knife has a rustic look that is not just aesthetically pleasing but will help with food release too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Type: Santoku\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: Ginsan (Silver 3) Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Stainless steel cladding with Nashiji finish\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Magnolia Wood (Ho Wood) Oval Handle with Black Pakkawood Ferrule\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 61\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 118g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 165mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 310mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44112770203806,"sku":"TSUNEG3NASHIWA165SAN","price":160.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/e7ce9a60014cd49e7a23fbf918505b85.jpg?v=1743479465"},{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-senko-ei-petty-150mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree International Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The blade is etched and polished to make its damascus pattern extremely striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCombined with its lacquered oak wood handle this knife reminds us of a brown tabby cat :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandcrafted in Tosa, the AUS10 steel core is hardened to between HRC60 to 61, allowing the knife to achieve an edge retention similar to the popular VG10 used in many mid-range Japanese knives. These knives are ground somewhat thin with light convexity to the sides, allowing this knife to effortlessly slice through produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlade Type: Bunka\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: AUS-10 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Stainless Damascus Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Oak Wood Octagonal Handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 60-61\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 118g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 172mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 313mm\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44531879805086,"sku":"TSUNENAMI170BUNKA","price":200.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/8499bcd79c323aa0cccc130599fbeaad.jpg?v=1761977719"},{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-senko-ei-sg2-gyuto","title":"Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree International Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your country doesn't show up at checkout, please contact us via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/semiblack.sg\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e, we will add it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased out of Echizen, Yu Kurosaki has focused his career on creating not just functional kitchen knives, but unforgettable pieces of art. He has been certified by the Japanese government as a \"Dentokogeshi\" or Master of Traditional Crafts - recognising his skills and expertise in traditional knife making. In the Senko Ei collection, \"Senko\" translates to \"fireworks\" or \"flash\", describing how the diamond-like hammering on the blade shimmers in the light. These knives also have a curved spine that is iconic to Yu Kurosaki's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade with SG2 powdered steel, these knives have incredible edge retention and will stay sharp for a long time. SG2 is a premium stainless steel made from a process called Powder Metallurgy, where the steel is formed by heating compacted metal powder. In the case of SG2, this results in a fine-grained, high-alloy steel which contributes to its superb edge retention that is superior to other popular stainless steels (e.g. VG10, Ginsan, AUS8). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece has been carefully polished to shine, combined with a richly hued Rosewood octagonal handle and contrasting Maple Pakka ferrule, these knives are truly functional yet showstopping pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eBlade Type: Gyuto\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: SG2 \/ R2\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Stainless Steel Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Rosewood Octagonal Handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.2 | 2.1mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eBlade Height at Heel: 48 | 56mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 62-63\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 148 | 177g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 213 | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e245mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 358 | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e402mm\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":46724949409950,"sku":"SENKOEISPG210","price":360.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":46724949442718,"sku":"SENKOEISPG240","price":420.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/cf2e622757ee055e193e26bff2cf9966.jpg?v=1780638886"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-as-kurouchi-tsuchime-gyuto","title":"Tsunehisa AS Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis item qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree International Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your country doesn't show up at checkout, please contact us via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/semiblack.sg\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e, we will add it for you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTsunehisa translates to \"Permanence\", named after the idea that good knives will last you a lifetime. The brand prioritises functionality and affordability - resulting in a carefully curated selection of knives that anyone can appreciate. Tsunehisa's knives are made by a collective of blacksmiths and sharpeners across Sakai, Tosa and Seki. The brand was founded by Takayuki Shibata, world reknown for being an excellent knife sharpener and also the founder of Masakage, Koutetsu \u0026amp; Tinker. Over the years, Shibata-san has built close relations with many skilled blacksmiths across Japan, playing a huge role in growing the presence of Japanese kitchen knives internationally.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife has an carbon steel core and stainless steel cladding, which combines the best properties of both types of steel. Carbon steel offers an excellent cutting performance due to its fine grain structure and high hardenability, allowing carbon steel knives to get sharper and stay sharper for longer. However, it runs into a major downside - rust. That's where the stainless cladding comes into play. While the cutting edge is carbon steel, it is sandwiched between 2 layers of stainless steel which as its name implies, is highly rust resistant. The end result is a knife that cuts like a carbon steel but with much less maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is the area of exposed carbon steel minimised, the stainless steel cladding actually speeds up the development of protective patina on the carbon steel, resulting in much less rusting overall. After some use, the exposed carbon steel will turn dark grey and create a dark wavy pattern on the edge of the blade. We find this look really pleasing and it's something unique to stainless clad knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat stands out in this collection is the Aogami Super (AS) core, which is a carbon steel that has a superior edge retention even among carbon steels. AS has the best edge retention in the Aogami lineup as it can be heat treated to a higher hardness. 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