{"product_id":"tosa-uchi-whale-kujira-knife","title":"TOSA UCHI - Whale Kujira Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Tosa, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Kujira \"whale\" Knives are hand forged multi-purpose utility knives with a high carbon white steel inner core, and a \"kurouchi\" black-forged finish and handle. Their playful and imaginative whale shaped bodies and their durable edge-retentive blades are sure to make these knives a functional, conversation piece in your daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kujira knives are originally designed for children to sharpen their pencils. Good for both right and left handed. It's perfect for camping, and can whittle small objects like sharpening your pencils. From slicing off a hunk of cheese to paring fruit at a picnic to handling small tasks in the kitchen, the Kujira Knife is a useful knife to have on hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA - Round head: Sperm Whale \u003cbr\u003eB - Spear head: Minke Whale \u003cbr\u003eC - Downward head: Fin Whale \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach knife is hand forged so they may show slight variation.  These knives require some extra care - please see '\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e'.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach knife is individually finished by hand, resulting in a unique surface pattern that varies from piece to piece. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese unique markings are a natural result of the manufacturing process and are not defects. They are an approved characteristic of the product as specified by the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1154\/0334\/files\/IMG_5805.jpg?v=1786143619\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoshihiro Cutlery has specialized in handcrafted premium Japanese kitchen knives. for over 100 years.  \u003cspan\u003eThe origins of the techniques used to create Yoshihiro knives dates back to the 14th century medieval Japan, when blacksmiths who perfected the technique of handling fire, iron, and water started making swords.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.5'' L x 1.5'' W x .12'' H\u003cbr\u003eBlade length 2''\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbon steel knives are not stainless so they are not rust proof.  Please make sure the knives are not immersed in water or left wet for any period of time.  Please keep dry to prevent rust and apply a light coat of oil occasionally.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOSA UCHI","offers":[{"title":"A - Round head: Sperm Whale","offer_id":51617440235826,"sku":"dbt1787264697376","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B - Spear head: Minke Whale","offer_id":51617440268594,"sku":"ahd1787264697377","price":39.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D - Downward head: Fin Whale","offer_id":51617440301362,"sku":"sza1787264697378","price":37.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0289\/8482\/files\/tosa-uchi---whale-kujira-knife_1.jpg?v=1787264702","url":"https:\/\/www.mapleborough.shop\/products\/tosa-uchi-whale-kujira-knife","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}