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They were one of the last blacksmiths in Tokyo, got retired in the 1990s.\u003cbr\u003eRecently many people say that Blue Steel is the best steel, but many of people who know old knives, they think actually white steel is the best. Blue steel makes your knives more sickness in steel, so it won't chip easily, and because it is easier to quenching, so many blacksmiths are able to make knife easily, main reason of why blues steel knives are more expensive than white steel is, because steel itself is more expensive, and sharpener need to charge more because it takes more time to get sharpen. This white #1 steel is one of the purest carbon steel in the world, so you can make a finer edge, but still easier to sharpen because of less stickiness. Back in old days, the most of the blacksmiths were used this white steel, but recently, many people don't have skills to handling this steel, so blue steel got popular.\u003cp\u003eThis items is avaiable at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aiandomknives.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAI and OM Knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Spec\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Morihei  \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Tokyo\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Takobiki \u003cbr\u003eSize: 360mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Honyaki Yasuki White (Shirogami) #1 \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule D-Shape \u003cbr\u003eCome with Kiri Box \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 525mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 355mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 368mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 26mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.7mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 157mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 179g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right-Handed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morihei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6946423898165,"sku":"AAA-802-JA360","price":240760.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/products\/HONYAKI__B_-3.jpg?v=1680514375"},{"product_id":"dla-001-ib300","title":"Genkai Hakui Honyaki Sanbonsugi Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm Ebony Handle (Front and Back Mirror Polished)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c61919;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are no longer producing this item or with the same number. 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Please understand that showing price, description and specs might be old information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOboro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll craftsman work on limited time and budget, this is especially true of kitchen knives because of the tools that are needed to be used. As a result, only 70-80% of a craftsman’s ability is used on most of their work, to match the budget and price of a knife.\u003cbr\u003eThe Oboro project was founded on the 4 important elements of Sakai’s fine kitchen knife making. These are a blacksmith, a sharpener, a handle maker and a finisher. 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He continues to develop his skills as a craftsman, modelling each of his knives on the image of his master’s forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSharpener: Kambei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKambei is more than a master sharpener, his work extends the individuality of a blacksmith and increases its value and performance, giving a great experience to the user.\u003cbr\u003eIn the past, the main focus of the sharpener was just to make an edge sharp, the beauty and function of specific shapes were not as important as today. 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Although he has been working since the 1980s, teaching his own techniques to many famous sharpeners and is considered a “master” by many, he still feels he is proving his skills and making new techniques, each knife is a new challenge he dedicates himself towards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandle Maker: Taihei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people have strict standards when selecting a handle, it is the only component we physically engage with a knife, the only part that touches our skin. Others overlook the handle of a kitchen knife as just a small “part” and do not pay close enough attention. 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Although he has been working since the 1980s, teaching his own techniques to many famous sharpeners and is considered a “master” by many, he still feels he is proving his skills and making new techniques, each knife is a new challenge he dedicates himself towards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandle Maker: Taihei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people have strict standards when selecting a handle, it is the only component we physically engage with a knife, the only part that touches our skin. Others overlook the handle of a kitchen knife as just a small “part” and do not pay close enough attention. 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Kambei took sharpening to the next level, encompassing shape and sharpness, polishing choil and spine nicely whilst maintaining a thin edge and accurate Shinogi line, for both single and double bevel knives.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a challenging technique as forged steels have many shapes and characteristics, Kambei is probably one of the only sharpeners in the world able to consistently sharpen forged knives to this standard in. \u003cbr\u003eKambei is respected and supported by many blacksmiths and knife finishers in Japan. Although he has been working since the 1980s, teaching his own techniques to many famous sharpeners and is considered a “master” by many, he still feels he is proving his skills and making new techniques, each knife is a new challenge he dedicates himself towards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandle Maker: Taihei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people have strict standards when selecting a handle, it is the only component we physically engage with a knife, the only part that touches our skin. Others overlook the handle of a kitchen knife as just a small “part” and do not pay close enough attention. 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