{"product_id":"kai-seki-magoroku-aogami-sakimaru-takohiki-knife-24cm","title":"Kai Seki Magoroku Aogami Sakimaru Takohiki Knife 24cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe takohiki is the Kanto-region counterpart to the yanagiba — a slicing knife for sashimi, traditionally with a squared tip, here in the elegant \u003cem\u003esakimaru\u003c\/em\u003e form whose gently curved tip is prized for both beauty and presentation cuts. The 24cm blade slices raw fish in long, clean draws that leave a flawless surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-forged from Aogami (Blue Paper No. 2) carbon steel and finished stage by stage by a single craftsman, it takes the same exceptional single-bevel edge as the rest of the series. The sakimaru tip is as much a signature of the maker's skill as a working feature. Buffalo horn bolster, natural wood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional single-bevel takohiki for slicing sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant sakimaru curved tip for presentation cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24cm blade for long, clean single-draw slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAogami Blue Paper No. 2 carbon steel, hand-forged and hand-finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffalo horn bolster with natural wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length 24cm — Made in Seki City, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel: hand wash and dry immediately, never dishwasher. Oil the blade and wooden handle occasionally with camellia or neutral oil. A natural patina will develop with use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53909562491179,"sku":"AK5246=HA","price":1594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/AK5246.jpg?v=1782185527","url":"https:\/\/www.essentialutensil.au\/products\/kai-seki-magoroku-aogami-sakimaru-takohiki-knife-24cm","provider":"The Essential Utensil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}