{"product_id":"kajibe-nkj-kjb1002","title":"TSUBAME SANJO KAJIBE Santoku Aogami 165mm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-780d3390-7fff-15c6-70d9-a3acc598704d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSUBAME SANJO KAJIBE Santoku Aogami 165mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a professional-grade Japanese all-purpose knife, hand-forged in the historic blacksmithing town of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsubame-Sanjo, Niigata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a region renowned for centuries of metalworking excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the “town of blacksmiths,” Tsubame-Sanjo has produced fine blades for centuries, with craftsman culture rooted in Edo-period forging traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKunio Ishikawa – Master Craftsman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKunio Ishikawa is a third-generation blacksmith who has dedicated more than forty years to his craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a smith forging blades through changing times, he has continued to hammer steel with unwavering commitment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the workshop once focused primarily on forged blades that sold as soon as they were made, Ishikawa now concentrates on crafting kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many years he specialized in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emagiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—razor-sharp knives used by fishermen for processing fish at sea. However, as deep-sea fishing declined and demand for such tools diminished, Ishikawa shifted his craftsmanship toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enakiri knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, refining tools suited for the modern kitchen while preserving the traditions passed down from previous generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, he remains dedicated to creating knives that embody both heritage and innovation, one hammer stroke at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged and sharpened one by one by skilled craftsmen, this knife embodies the spirit of traditional Japanese blacksmithing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Santoku,” meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“three virtues,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to its versatility in handling meat, vegetables, and small fish, making it an indispensable blade for both home cooks and professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasugi Aogami (Blue Paper Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e laminated with soft iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami steel is known for its exceptional sharpness, outstanding edge retention, and excellent sharpening response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe layered construction produces subtle, wave-like patterns on the blade surface, reflecting the hand-forged nature of each knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with a durable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echestnut wood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the knife offers a secure, comfortable grip and a warm, natural aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a true craftsman’s santoku—built for performance, longevity, and everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e410ced1-7fff-96b5-2a9a-17a5f6a93dfb\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged Santoku from Tsubame-Sanjo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan’s most respected blacksmithing region using traditional forging techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYasugi Aogami (Blue Paper Steel) core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-carbon steel delivers razor-sharp cutting performance and long-lasting edge retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated blade construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami steel core clad with soft iron for strength, resilience, and refined cutting feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Santoku profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for slicing meat, chopping vegetables, and preparing small fish with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent sharpening characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami steel responds quickly to whetstones, allowing precise edge maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural chestnut wood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable, lightweight, and comfortable to hold—well suited for extended prep work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8d423504-7fff-c01f-eeea-6ba0caf45c45\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 165 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yasugi Aogami (Blue Paper Steel), laminated with soft iron\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese chestnut wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku (multi-purpose)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-forged, hand-sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon steel — wipe dry immediately after use; hand wash only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KAJIBE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007669121256,"sku":"nkj-KJB1002","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9274\/4680\/files\/kuraking_nkj-kjb1002-off_i_20221114142123.jpg?v=1768975548","url":"https:\/\/the-artisan-japan.com\/pt\/products\/kajibe-nkj-kjb1002","provider":"The Artisan Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}