{"product_id":"sakai-jikko-vg10-core-damascus-steel-double-edged-sashimi-yanagiba-knife-30cm","title":"Sakai Jikko VG10 Core Damascus Steel Double-edged Sashimi (Yanagiba) knife 30cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sakai Jikko\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/14241017_1767178060203534_563914941_a.jpg?v=1507386576\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/jikko_showroom-min.jpg?v=1506221450\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"220\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakai Jikko is Kaz's signature knife brand. Established in 1901, Jikko has more than 100 years of technology of Japanese knife making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir products are preferred by a number of professional chefs because of its superior sharpness and durability. To date, Jikko has made hundreds of thousands of knives and is widely trusted brand in Japan.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sashimi (Yanagiba) knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sashimi knife is \u003cspan\u003eto thinly slice raw seafood and filleted blocks into sashimi and the like.\u003c\/span\u003e The Sashimi knife will make the last cut before the sashimi reaches the mouth, so if it is possible to use a better grade knife, it will cut beautifully clean edges for even more delicious sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Jikko Damascus Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe characteristic of \"Jikko Damascus Series\" is the pattern on the surface of the blade. The 17-layer steel material brings out dense and elegant patterns. Of all the Damascus knives, this one is particularly beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZSB8NDmsFCM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammered Damascus Pattern Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Damascus steel material is struck with a handle to give a hammered pattern. Because of the hammered pattern, another feature is that cut ingredients don't easily stick to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/products\/Sakai_Jikko_sashimi_damascus_sakimaru_6.jpg?v=1633847239\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade: VG10 Core and 17 layer damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/products\/Sakai_Jikko_sashimi_damascus_sakimaru_7.jpg?v=1633847239\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・VG10 steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpness　★★\u003cspan\u003e★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness\/durability　★★\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge retention  ★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase of sharpening　\u003cspan\u003e★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRust resistance　\u003cspan\u003e★★★★★ (5\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd. Contains Carbon 1%, Chromium 15%, Molybdenum 1 %, V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanadium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2%, Cobalt 1.4%, Manganese 0.5%, Rockwell Hardness 58-60 HRC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Stainless steel that is recently introduced to the market, used for variety of industrial tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of cobalt added, it can be quenched in very high temperature so that it has superior hardness. Strong to wear, distort and corrode as well as good sharpness and edge retention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"365\" height=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice reference for general chef's knife 21cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-3\/Ginsan-ko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$$ ($300-500)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUX10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$ ($200-300)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 and VG1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$ ($100-200)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification of this knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Sakai Jikko - Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Sashimi Yanagiba knife (Ryoba - double bevel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 210g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntire length: 42.5cm (blade length: 30cm)\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/products\/Sakai_Jikko_sashimi_damascus_sakimaru_8.jpg?v=1633847239\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuited for both right and left handers as the blade is aligned 50:50 (double bevel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle: mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mahogany handle feels comfortable in the hand, so it doesn't cause fatigue even if held for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"247\" width=\"329\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/damascus_gyuto_3.jpg?v=1498081889\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife comes with an individual knife box, which is good for a storage when not used and is presentable for gift purposes. Use of knife sheath is recommended only when you take the knife outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the knives are pre-sharpened to the optimal result. They are ready for the first cut! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6JHrRC7LuMg?si=gZJxcSluvw-dd9yV\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour knife will save someone's life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started a corporate partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eCancer Council Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e in July 2024. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy purchasing knives from us, you will automatically participate in this campaign as we collect $2 from the sales of every knife product. Say if you purchase 2 knives, we donate $4 on behalf of you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, visit https:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/pages\/knife-for-a-good-cause\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKaz's Knife \"No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xpX_DcwSzks\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been used for a while, even good knives can get chipped and rusty as seen in the above video, but don't worry! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the minor issues can be fixed by sharpening on a #400-#1000 whetstone. We have tutorial videos for you to learn how to use whetstone. However, it might seem a bit hard work to get it done by yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaz's knife is offering \"Minor-issue warranty\" which covers small chips and rust on the knives you purchased from us. You can always contact us when you feel your knife became dull, chipped, rusty, etc. We fix those minor issues and send the sharpened knife back to you, mostly \u003cspan\u003efor free of charge!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(depending on how much work is required, also you bear the postage for sending the knife to us)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e(*) Please be advised, we do not warrant major issues caused by misuses such as dropped, cutting bones or frozen food, putting too much force into hard materials, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship products from Melbourne with Australia Post. Delivery for stocked items takes 1-4 business days depending on your location. Please allow extra 2-3 business days for an international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eFree shipping applies above $250 orders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree merits to have good, quality kitchen knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Better sharpness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproving the cut quality of the kitchen knife, we can promise that \"your cooking will be more delicious\", \"your cooking time will be reduced\", and \"cooking will be more fun\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. It is easy to re-sharpen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince quality kitchen knives do not have distortion, sharpening will become easier. Just as important as the cut quality of a kitchen knife is that it is easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. It retains its sharpness for longer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use quality kitchen knives, you can extend the intervals between when you need to re-sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMessage from Kaz and Harry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/kaz_and_harry.jpg?v=1507389013\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"308\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Good knife will change your life\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the knife cuts well, the ingredients will taste delicious. And a delicious dish puts a smile on the face of the people who eat it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you to make life itself more fun by changing your kitchen knife. Let us guide you to choose the good knife to change your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sakai Jikko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50703889596486,"sku":"yiy1792719491012","price":172.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/8706\/8486\/files\/sakai-jikko-vg10-core-damascus-steel-double-edged-sashimi-yanagiba-knife-30cm_1.jpg?v=1792719502","url":"https:\/\/chicyourlook.shop\/products\/sakai-jikko-vg10-core-damascus-steel-double-edged-sashimi-yanagiba-knife-30cm","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}