{"product_id":"210mm-collectible-mirror-polish-knife-in-5a-upgrade-presentation-box","title":"210mm Collectible Mirror Polish Knife in Presentation Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Shirogami, YSS white paper, double bevel chef knife has been designed by a professional chef who wanted the benefits of a heavier than normal hard-working every day Japanese chef knife,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers the convenience of a double bevel chef knife for use by either right or left handed use, the cutting ability of a fine hand-forged knife, plus edge-holding and sharpness capabilities of a well made shirogami carbon steel knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply stunning in its beauty and simplicity of appearance, though the skill involved in making this very unusual knife was anything but simple. It required all the skills of a master bladesmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade was hand-forged by an old-fashioned traditional Japanese blade maker from the Osaka region of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking like a cross between a gyuto and a kiritsuke, this knife combines the best of both styles in a single all-purpose hard-working knife that will stand up to the rigors of work in a professional environment or be the centerpiece of any knife collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife features a kiritsuke style tip and wide tapered beveling, while still incorporating some rounding of the leading edge to allow for cutting with a rocking motion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirogami is a very high quality carbon steel with excellent edge holding abilities and is easy to sharpen. \u003c\/span\u003eIt is one of the finest culinary steels available anywhere.  The blade has a high-polished mirror finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe handle chosen for this knife is a collectible extra decorative Artist-Series plus!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Artist choice decorative features, including handle shape; \"slightly curved with rounded edges\" design.  Primary handle wood was rare old-growth premium 5A grade Hawaiian curly koa wood with brass fittings on both ends of handle plus two orange accents made from a manufactured gemstone\/resin mix called Juma Stone. Other accents included black and brass spacers. A flared bolster plus finger notches and a slanted end cap added the finishing touches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the unique blade, this is a knife worthy of any collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the weight and feel of a European knife, but want the edge and cutting abilities of a fine hand-forged Japanese knife, this knife is for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has a high polished finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife included an upgrade presentation box for permanent display in your home. The box was made using rare exhibition grade exotic curly koa wood. To beautifully accent this knife, the owner-artist chose a golden toned piece of wood from the same tree as the handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdate: Sorry, this knife, as shown, has been sold.  \u003c\/b\u003eIf you like this blade, you can special order a similar hand-forged blade by the same bladesmith and add your choice of handle and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll craftsmanship is fully guaranteed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salter Fine Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47251228721324,"sku":"custom product","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8330\/files\/210mm_artist_series_collectible_knife_in_front_of_Presentationtation_Box_handcrafted_by_SalterFineCutlery_1.jpg?v=1783999404","url":"https:\/\/www.salterfinecutlery.com\/products\/210mm-collectible-mirror-polish-knife-in-5a-upgrade-presentation-box","provider":"Salter Fine Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}