{"product_id":"aogami-2-青ニ鋼-sakimaru-takohiki-blade-only","title":"Aogami #2 (青ニ鋼) Sakimaru Takohiki, Blade Only","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  table,th,td {\n    border:1px solid black;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    padding: 3px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wave-like pattern on the back of this blade (ura) is known as montanren (紋鍛錬). It is created during forging and tempering, and if done correctly, one may see a beautiful wave pattern appear where the harder and softer steel meets. It is the sign of a highly skilled blacksmith and is usually only found in high-end single bevel knives from Sakai's Master Craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Sakai, Osaka. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9973%; height: 176.396px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eSakimaru Takohiki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eAogami #2 (青ニ鋼)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e216g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e330mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eBase 3.5mm | Mid 2.5mm | Tip 0.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.0056%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.5896%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e60-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e=== IMPORTANT Notes Before Purchase === \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.Import duties, taxes (VAT, GST, etc.) and handling charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Please check with your country's customs office to determine any additional costs prior to purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cannot accept any return or cancellation due to any duties left unpaid in your country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. This is a handmade product. Each knife is unique and some may carry slight marks or blemishes. \u003cstrong\u003eThese are not defects. \u003c\/strong\u003eIf a defect is detected at any stage during the making process, the knife would be discarded and would not be allowed to leave the workshop to be sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Definition of Blade Length: the Length from top edge of the blade (tip) to Root of the steel [NOT top edge of the blade (tip) to the end (Ago)]. \u003cspan\u003eAll measurements are taken from the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. This knife is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep the blade DRY after use and oil it periodically or it may develop rust. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinobi Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45680117153978,"sku":"SIA2-STAK-300","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7489\/3754\/files\/MG_3924.jpg?v=1773375312","url":"https:\/\/shinobiindustries.com\/products\/aogami-2-%e9%9d%92%e3%83%8b%e9%8b%bc-sakimaru-takohiki-blade-only","provider":"Shinobi Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}