{"title":"To Heat Things Up—BFCM 2025 is Coming!","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"shoichi-hashimoto-橋本庄市-chihaya-blue-white-coreless-gyuto-210mm","title":"Exotic: Shoichi Hashimoto (橋本庄市) Chihaya (ちはやふる・千早)  Blue \/ White Coreless Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eOne of the most exotic creations from Hashimoto, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eChiyaha\u003c\/strong\u003e design stands among his most intricate and technically complex works. Only a handful were ever released — a small batch in 2023, with an earlier example featured on his Instagram in 2021. Today, we are proud to offer the \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eGyuto 210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e from this rare lineage to our loyal customers. Comes with exotic Argentine lignum vitae handle and saya set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eIn classical Japanese literature, particularly in \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"582\"\u003ewaka\u003c\/strong\u003e poetry, the term \u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e「千早ぶる」 (chihayaburu)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a well-known \u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"671\"\u003epillow word (makurakotoba)\u003c\/strong\u003e traditionally used to describe gods or divine power.\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eFor example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e千早ぶる神 (chihayaburu kami)\u003c\/strong\u003e — “the mighty gods.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eThe name evokes a sense of \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"864\"\u003emajesty, intensity, and mythic presence\u003c\/strong\u003e, fitting perfectly for a knife forged with such exceptional artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e=========================\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shoichi Hashimoto (橋本庄市)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoichi Hashimoto is a damascus artist who is speicalized in producing some of the most stunning damascus work I have came across in my career. You can read more about his background in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/blogs\/default-blog\/shoichi-hashimoto-the-knife-modeller\" title=\"About Shoichi Hashimoto Knife\"\u003eblogpost\u003c\/a\u003e.  He is a frequent exhibitor of numerous knife shows, including the Seki Knife Show and the New York knife show, so make sure you visit his stand next time around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile his design is certainly breathtaking, his forging skill is also high up there as well. His signature 72 layer blue \/ white core is made by forging blue 2 and white 2 steel together. As you might know, blue and white steel have different ranges of heat treatment temperature, and the overlap region is very narrow. Shoichi is able to heat treat the 72 layer core perfectly within that narrow region resulting in the blue \/ white damascus hard steel that according to one of my sushi chef customer, \" the Kireaji (切れ味, feel of the cutting edge) is un\u003cspan\u003erivalled\u003c\/span\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(227, 227, 223); height: 611px; width: 513px; background-color: rgb(227, 227, 223);\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e203 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e354 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e202 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e50 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3.3 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2.2 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e0.7 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlue 2, White 2 72 layer damascus core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; 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Tall 55mm blade with an elegant signature blue \/ white core. The engraving on the tang indicated the forging and sharping date done by Hashimoto himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with triple spacer Amboyna burl handle with blonde horn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e=========================\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shoichi Hashimoto (橋本庄市)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoichi Hashimoto is a damascus artist who is speicalized in producing some of the most stunning damascus work I have came across in my career. You can read more about his background in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/blogs\/default-blog\/shoichi-hashimoto-the-knife-modeller\" title=\"About Shoichi Hashimoto Knife\"\u003eblogpost\u003c\/a\u003e.  He is a frequent exhibitor of numerous knife shows, including the Seki Knife Show and the New York knife show, so make sure you visit his stand next time around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile his design is certainly breathtaking, his forging skill is also high up there as well. His signature 72 layer blue \/ white core is made by forging blue 2 and white 2 steel together. As you might know, blue and white steel have different ranges of heat treatment temperature, and the overlap region is very narrow. Shoichi is able to heat treat the 72 layer core perfectly within that narrow region resulting in the blue \/ white damascus hard steel that according to one of my sushi chef customer, \" the Kireaji (切れ味, feel of the cutting edge) is un\u003cspan\u003erivalled\u003c\/span\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(227, 227, 223); height: 611px; width: 513px; background-color: rgb(227, 227, 223);\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e270 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e443 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e275 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e55 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3.5 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2.3 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e0.7 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlue 2, White 2 72 layer damascus core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 179.396px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 307.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; 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The double-bevel kiritsuke gyuto profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled K-tip point and flatter edge geometry. This shape facilitates deliberate push-cutting and long slicing strokes while the defined tip excels at scoring, detailing, and picking tasks during general food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sanmai stainless-clad construction protects the reactive White 2 core, which is easy to sharpen and offers lasting sharpness. Despite the stainless cladding, the exposed carbon edge requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. The blade features a nashiji surface finish and measures 3.6mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip. Weighing 185g with a 50mm heel height, this knife is fitted with an octagonal ebony handle that provides a tapered geometric grip for steady handling during precision work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061539913949,"sku":"HT-YOSHIW2KUNA-KGY210-CF","price":599.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshikaneWhite2KUNashijiK-tipGyuto210mmCarbonFiberHandlea.jpg?v=1764222741"},{"product_id":"exotic-yoshikazu-ikeda-blue-1-mizu-honyaki-k-tip-yanagiba-300mm-with-blood-groove-black-white-ebony","title":"Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba 300mm with Blood Groove Black \u0026 White Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshikazu Ikeda Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba is a 300mm single-bevel sashimi knife forged from Blue #1 carbon steel, best fit for professionals requiring precise raw fish preparation. 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Measuring 4.3mm at the heel and tapering to 0.9mm at the tip, the spine geometry supports the slender yanagiba profile designed specifically for slicing sashimi and sushi with minimal cellular damage to ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikazu Ikeda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063118840029,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_8461.jpg?v=1764292218"},{"product_id":"bfcm2025-yoshikazu-ikeda-honyaki-white-2-gyuto-240mm-sp1","title":"BFCM2025 Old Stock Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki White 3 Gyuto 240mm SP1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki White 3 Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for users seeking traditional Sakai honyaki construction with reactive carbon steel. 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