{"product_id":"shigeki-tanaka-harukaze-hand-forged-sg2-damascus-gyuto-21cm-with-walnut-handle","title":"Shigeki Tanaka - \"Harukaze\" Hand Forged SG2 Damascus Gyuto 21cm with Walnut Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThis knife comes with a free sharpening ticket (valid for one year, one time only)   \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/370274050_179765695171493_4318283243147664014_n_480x480.jpg?v=1697248796\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis knife is made of one of the highest quality steel. While we can assure you enjoy the excellent sharpness and edge retention\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e some users may experience chipping on the blade. In many cases it is caused by rough use of honing rods, which we do not recommend for this type of hard and razor-sharp thin blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost of the chipping can be restored by whetstone sharpening, but this can be a little arduous. This sharpening ticket will save you from such an unfortunate case. Our professional sharpeners are here to take care of your first sharpening and maximise the performance and longevity of your knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout Shigeki Tanaka (from Miki-city, Hyogo)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShigeki Tanaka represents the third generation of Tanaka Hamono, located in Miki-city, Hyogo prefecture. In an era dominated by large-scale manufacturing methods, Mr. Tanaka upholds the cherished tradition of blacksmithing craftsmanship, honed over millennia. He meticulously forges each knife in a traditional setting, employing time-honored techniques involving furnaces and hammers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn contrast to modern mass production, knives crafted through his artisanal free-forging approach offer distinct advantages, such as extraordinary edge-retention and durability resulted from consistently textured and refined steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg height=\"540\" width=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/c5fadf47-1ab9-4138-b48c-7f2470d03778.jpg?v=1733373329\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"714\" width=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/0bea7158-970d-4f85-90f4-74d8c97a22c6.jpg?v=1733373482\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"721\" width=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/690e50b9-0920-4dc7-a79f-f801fb9103fc.jpg?v=1733373422\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade: SG2, Powdered High Speed Steel (double edged) - Stainless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpness　★★\u003cspan\u003e★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (5\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness\/durability　★★\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (5\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge retention  ★★★★★ (5\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase of sharpening　\u003cspan\u003e★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRust resistance　 \u003cspan\u003e★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Takefu Special Steel,LTD., composed of Carbon 1.35%, Chromium 14.5%, Molybdenum 2.8%, Vanadium 2%, Manganese 0.35%, Rockwell Hardness 62-65 HRC.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is very similar material to R2 powdered high speed steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt possesses high durability to bending, also strong to corrosion and wear, assuring the optimum performance in cutlery products. Despite the maximised hardness, sharpening is relatively easy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"30\" width=\"365\" style=\"height: 171px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 57px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 57px;\"\u003eType of Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 57px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 57px;\"\u003ePrice reference for general chef's knife 21cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eSG2-HSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e62-65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e$$$$$ ($400-600)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003eSilver-3\/Ginsan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e59-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e$$$$ ($300-500)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eUX10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e$$$ ($200-300)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003eVG10 and VG1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e59-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e$$ ($100-200)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_yn\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_e7\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_xv\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife comes with an individual knife box, which is good for a storage when not used and is presentable for gift purposes. Use of knife sheath is recommended only when you take the knife outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the knives are pre-sharpened to the optimal result. They are ready for the first cut! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6JHrRC7LuMg?si=gZJxcSluvw-dd9yV\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour knife will save someone's life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started a corporate partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eCancer Council Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e in July 2024. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy purchasing knives from us, you will automatically participate in this campaign as we collect $2 from the sales of every knife product. Say if you purchase 2 knives, we donate $4 on behalf of you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/pages\/knife-for-a-good-cause\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/pages\/knife-for-a-good-cause\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKaz's Knife \"No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xpX_DcwSzks\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been used for a while, even good knives can get chipped and rusty as seen in the above video, but don't worry! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the minor issues can be fixed by sharpening on a #400-#1000 whetstone. We have tutorial videos for you to learn how to use whetstone. However, it might seem a bit hard work to get it done by yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaz's knife is offering \"Minor-issue warranty\" which covers small chips and rust on the knives you purchased from us. You can always contact us when you feel your knife became dull, chipped, rusty, etc. We fix those minor issues and send the sharpened knife back to you, mostly \u003cspan\u003efor free of charge!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(depending on how much work is required, also you bear the postage for sending the knife to us)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e(*) Please be advised, we do not warrant major issues caused by misuses such as dropped, cutting bones or frozen food, putting too much force into hard materials, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship products from Melbourne with Australia Post. Delivery for stocked items takes 1-4 business days depending on your location. Please allow extra 2-3 business days for an international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eFree shipping applies above $250 orders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree merits to have good, quality kitchen knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Better sharpness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproving the cut quality of the kitchen knife, we can promise that \"your cooking will be more delicious\", \"your cooking time will be reduced\", and \"cooking will be more fun\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. It is easy to re-sharpen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince quality kitchen knives do not have distortion, sharpening will become easier. Just as important as the cut quality of a kitchen knife is that it is easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. It retains its sharpness for longer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use quality kitchen knives, you can extend the intervals between when you need to re-sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMessage from Kaz and Harry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/kaz_and_harry_large.jpg?v=1507389013\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"308\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Good knife will change your life\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the knife cuts well, the ingredients will taste delicious. And a delicious dish puts a smile on the face of the people who eat it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you to make life itself more fun by changing your kitchen knife. Let us guide you to choose the good knife to change your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46985264398532,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/PA120168.jpg?v=1791782557","url":"https:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/products\/shigeki-tanaka-harukaze-hand-forged-sg2-damascus-gyuto-21cm-with-walnut-handle","provider":"Kaz's Knife and Kitchenware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}