{"title":"Tanaka x Kyuzo","description":"\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/files\/tanakab12_2048x2048.jpg?v=1534087541\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-uniform featured-images\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item small--one-whole medium--one-third one-third\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/files\/DSC01271_2048x2048.JPG?v=1534081408\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item small--one-whole medium--one-third one-third\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/files\/DSC06155_7e666902-4c85-4b13-b760-588e5087026f_2048x2048.JPG?v=1534081492\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item small--one-whole medium--one-third one-third\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/files\/DSC01251_2048x2048.JPG?v=1534081458\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item small--one-whole medium--one-third one-third\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/files\/DSC06175_2048x2048.JPG?v=1534262968\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item small--one-whole medium--one-third one-third\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/files\/DSC01261_2048x2048.JPG?v=1534263027\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item small--one-whole medium--one-third one-third\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/files\/DSC06177_2048x2048.JPG?v=1534263009\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKyuzo Sharpener\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. Heihachi’s workshop room and corridor were always filled with knives waiting to be sharpened. Although Kyuzo initially worked under his father to learn the foundation of rough sharpening, eventually he became a student of Kambei, known as one of the best sharpeners in Sakai because he knew best how to sharpen wide double bevel knives. After a few years of training, he built his style based on both his father and Kambei’s respective styles. Today, Kyuzo is one of only a few people who can sharpen wide double bevel with really good Shinogi-line in Sakai, one of the most challenging techniques in sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daa-150-fa210","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Migaki Gyuto 210mm Ho Wood Handle","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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Today, Kyuzo is one of only a few people who can sharpen wide double bevel with really good Shinogi-line in Sakai, one of the most challenging techniques in sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Spec\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira  \u003cbr\u003eSmith: Tanaka Blacksmith  \u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Kyuzo  \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Gyuto \u003cbr\u003eSize: 210mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Double Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 356mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 202mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 217mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 45mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 2.9mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 138mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 139g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12358727794741,"sku":"DAA-150-FA210","price":61272.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/6889\/4261\/products\/DSC01549.jpg?v=1646994235"},{"product_id":"daa-151-fa210","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Migaki Gyuto 210mm Taihei Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSharpener: Kyuzo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. 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