{"product_id":"zan-shin-ren-from-seki-blue-super-steel-santoku-with-japanese-quince-handle-18cm-copy","title":"残心 Zan Shin® REN (from Seki) - Blue Super steel Santoku with Quince Handle 18cm","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZan Shin®（残心）- Kaz's original knife brand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dOd6Q8bWobs?si=NKb_pVpK2lSdzd4y\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Zanshin\" translates as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eto keep one\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003es mind\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e. It is a mindset that we should retain our tension after completing a single action and be prepared for the next. For example\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a kendo match\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeven if you win\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethose who care Zanshin mindset do not show their joy\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeaning that even if you defeat your opponent in front of you\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehe may still be attacking you again\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor there may be a second opponent behind him. So\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit is important to always remain focused and keep your mind calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn kitchen knives too\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewe chose this name in the hope that people will not be distracted when cooking\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esharpening knives\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor in any other situation\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand that they will safely prepare delicious food and keep their knives sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Awase (stainless cladding) construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/d023eaa1-1958-4649-b994-fd3d1d4b82b3.jpg?v=1717125074\" width=\"507\" height=\"337\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese steels such as Blue or white steels known for their use in top-quality knives, but their only drawback is their tendency to rust. However, Awase construction features a three-layer construction, with soft stainless steel covering both sides. This maintains the excellent sharpness while reducing the risk of rusting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore steel - Blue Super (Aogami Super)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpness　★★★★★ (5\/5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardness\/durability　★★★★★ (5\/5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdge retention ★★★★★ (5\/5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEase of sharpening　★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRust resistance　★★★☆☆ (3\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Hitachi Metals,Ltd. Contains Carbon 1.4%, Tungsten 1.5%, Manganese 0.25%, Chromium 0.4%, Vanadium 0.4%, Rockwell Hardness 61-65 HRC. Very hard material made from the finest particle pure carbon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Super Steel （青鋼スーパー）is known for the highest sharpness and durability. Above the level of White Steel, Blue Steel contains smallest impurities as well as additional chrome and tungsten which makes the knives strong to wear and tear. With this mixture, Blue Steel is an ideal material for Japanese cutlery products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a very narrow range of temperatures for hardening (Yakiire and quenching), and thus requires the blacksmith to be very skilled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"365\" height=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice reference for general chef's knife 21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Steel Super\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$$$ (\u003cspan\u003e$800-1500\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Steel 1 and 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$$ \u003cspan\u003e($500-1200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Steel 1 and 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$ \u003cspan\u003e($300-800)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Japanese SK Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$ \u003cspan\u003e($100-200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Japanese Oak (Nara-no-ki) - burnt lacquer design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/2a19ad66-918e-49b4-92da-052d5ab174b1.jpg?v=1717125074\" width=\"510\" height=\"339\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese oak is often used in whiskey barrel for aging Japanese whiskey. As a knife handle, it is quite lightweight compared to western oak wood, having comparative durability. The appearance of each differs in the brindle pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKaz's Knife \"No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xpX_DcwSzks\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor free of charge!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree shipping applies above $250 orders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReturn policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur policy lasts 7 days. If 7 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessage from Kaz and Harry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Good knife will change your life\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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":"Kaz's Japanese Knife and Kitchenware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46170722140356,"sku":"5037","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/P5220900.jpg?v=1779430776","url":"https:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/products\/zan-shin-ren-from-seki-blue-super-steel-santoku-with-japanese-quince-handle-18cm-copy","provider":"Kaz's Knife and Kitchenware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}