{"title":"Mazaki Nimai","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mazaki-white-2-migaki-deba-180mm","title":"Mazaki White 2 Migaki Deba 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mazaki White 2 Migaki Deba 180mm is a double-bevel Japanese fish knife best fit for enthusiasts requiring a heavy blade for filleting fish and splitting bones. Forged entirely by hand in Sanjo by Naoki Mazaki, this 185mm edge length knife features a thick spine measuring 7.4mm at the heel and weighs 284g to provide necessary strength for butchery tasks. The migaki surface finish presents a polished aesthetic on a sanmai construction with soft iron cladding over a reactive White 2 carbon steel core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite 2 steel offers sharpness and moderate tenacity but requires meticulous care including immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. This carbon steel is relatively hard to sharpen yet rewards effort with long-lasting sharpness. The ho wood octagonal handle with synthetic horn ferrule provides a lightweight grip that balances the substantial blade weight during extended use. As a complete one-man operation where every knife is forged, ground, heat treated, and finished by Mazaki alone, this deba represents independent Sanjo craftsmanship with exceptional fit and finish suited to users comfortable maintaining reactive carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47141057396957,"sku":"MAZA_W2MK_DE180","price":469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MazakiWhite2MigakiDeba180mma_78416e65-3c88-484a-ad83-98f4177738d4.jpg?v=1766472425"},{"product_id":"mazaki-blue-2-migaki-deba-180mm","title":"Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Deba 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Deba 180mm is a double-bevel Japanese fish knife best fit for users requiring a heavy blade for filleting fish and splitting bones. Forged entirely by Naoki Mazaki in Sanjo, this 180mm profile features Aogami #2 carbon steel with a soft iron clad nimai construction and migaki surface finish. The blade measures 7.2mm at the spine heel, tapering to 2.1mm at the tip, with a 56mm heel height and 188mm edge length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing 264g, this deba provides the mass necessary for breaking apart whole fish during butchery tasks. The Blue 2 steel core achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and create hard carbide molecules for edge retention. As a reactive carbon steel blade with soft iron cladding, it requires immediate drying after use to prevent oxidation. Each knife is forged, ground, heat treated, and finished entirely by hand within Mazaki's one-man operation, reflecting training under Tsuneo Yoshida at Yoshikane Hamono.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47141127913693,"sku":"MAZA_B2MK_DE180","price":549.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MazakiBlue2MigakiDeba180mma_2680c940-5168-44a7-8db4-bdcd02b8dbd5.jpg?v=1766472780"},{"product_id":"mazaki-blue-2-migaki-k-tip-yanagiba-240mm-urushi-handle","title":"Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Kiritsuke Yanagiba 240mm w\/ Urushi Handle and Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Kiritsuke Yanagiba 240mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking hand-forged artistry from Naoki Mazaki’s one-man Sanjo workshop. The blade features Aogami #2 carbon steel with a soft iron nimai clad construction and migaki surface finish, measuring 240mm in length with a 37mm heel height and 195g weight. Designed specifically for slicing raw fish and seafood, this profile suits users requiring precision cuts with minimal effort during sashimi preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening and resistance to chipping. As a reactive carbon steel clad knife without stainless protection, the blade requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. Each knife is forged, ground, heat treated, and finished entirely by hand by Mazaki alone, featuring an urushi handle and guard. The distinctive forged taper characteristic of Mazaki’s work translates into this single bevel line, providing responsive handling for detailed cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47975229227229,"sku":"MAZA_B2MK_YANA240","price":629.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6409.jpg?v=1780036647"},{"product_id":"mazaki-blue-2-migaki-yanagiba-300mm-w-saya","title":"Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Yanagiba 300mm w\/ Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Yanagiba 300mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for chefs requiring precise raw fish preparation with Aogami #2 carbon steel. Forged entirely by hand in Sanjo by Naoki Mazaki, this blade features a soft iron clad nimai construction with a migaki surface finish and includes a protective saya. The 300mm length suits professional sashimi slicing tasks where extended blade reach facilitates clean, single-stroke cuts through seafood proteins without tearing delicate flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while remaining accessible to sharpen. This reactive carbon steel requires immediate drying after use to prevent oxidation. The blade measures 293mm in edge length, 40mm in heel height, and tapers from a 4.7mm spine at the heel to 1.0mm at the tip, weighing 264g total. Mazaki finishes each knife largely on stones by hand to ensure straightness and flat geometry across the single-bevel profile, supporting consistent contact during long drawing cuts typical of yanagiba technique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47975232143581,"sku":"MAZA_B2MK_YANA300","price":779.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6424.jpg?v=1780036931"},{"product_id":"mazaki-blue-2-migaki-yanagiba-300mm-w-saya-triple-spacer-handle","title":"Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Yanagiba 300mm w\/ Triple Spacer Ebony Handle \u0026 Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Yanagiba 300mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs requiring precise raw fish preparation. Handmade entirely by Naoki Mazaki in Sanjo, this blade features Aogami #2 carbon steel with a soft iron clad nimai construction and a polished migaki finish. The 300mm length suits commercial kitchens where longer blades facilitate single-stroke slicing of sashimi and seafood with minimal cellular damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. As a reactive carbon steel blade, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The knife weighs 270g with a spine thickness of 4.7mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, and features an ebony handle with triple spacers. Each Mazaki knife is forged, ground, heat-treated, and finished entirely by hand as part of a complete one-man operation, ensuring exceptional fit and finish throughout the production process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088793809117,"sku":"MAZA_B2MK_YANA300","price":799.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7261.jpg?v=1782454801"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/collections\/mazaki-nimai.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}