{"product_id":"okugai-おくがい-handmade-damascus-steel-knife-with-abalone-handle","title":"Okugai (おくがい) Damascus Steel Kitchen Knife with Abalone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; letter-spacing: 0.475px; font-size: 19px;\"\u003e          Not all blades are equally made, equally durable, and equally high in its capacity. Damascus Blades are guaranteed to give you a satisfactory blade performance. These are made from premium carbon steel with sufficient small amounts of chromium in its alloy body composition. Our blade designs are well formulated to give you the most comfortable handling through its Unique colored Abalone Handle – Its waterproof, antibacterial heat resistant, and nonslip handle makes it a great choice for any Kitchen. that is meticulously constructed. The handles of this blade adhere to the ergonomic requirements to give your hands a very comfortable experience for optimum performance with the blade. Thus, it defines substantial hand control, agility, and endurance as you handle the whole blade composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: 0.475px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/Chikashi-5-set-880630_600x600.jpg?v=1656378562\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 25px; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eThe blades are forged in very sufficient precision formulated with the principles of ultra-premium Japanese VG10 cutting core at 60+1 Rockwell hardness. The performance of these blades is surely incomparable and highly competitive with incredible edge retention. Strength, performance, and durability characteristics aside, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakutoknives.co.uk\/collections\/know-about-damascus-steel-chef-knife\"\u003eDamascus blades\u003c\/a\u003e are also ultimately attractive and eye-catching. With its unique and stylish handle designs made from Burl Wood and Black Resin, these blades will surely be so fashionable and decorative when not in use. These chemicals and materials are also meticulously stabilized and processed to make its whole composition compact, firm, and hard to warp, crack, or break.\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 25px; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px none; max-width: 100%; margin: 0px; height: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/107870193_275251610240179_7055123456933015177_n_480x480_56fe9287-c355-4ae9-91a5-88621fbbfbd9_480x480.png?v=1647419295\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/107870193_275251610240179_7055123456933015177_n_480x480_56fe9287-c355-4ae9-91a5-88621fbbfbd9_480x480.png?v=1647419295\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 25px; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/QQ_20240314215331.png?v=1710424522\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 25px; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eDamascus blades are thoroughly built and made from highly impervious heat, cold temperature, and moisture with military-grade robustness and firmness that qualifies long-lasting durability and strength in its whole blade assembly. These blades may need high maintenance to keep from rusting, cleaning the blades can still impose a sanitation and a tidy lifestyle. Drying the blades more often can keep it from rust and staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eThe genuine feature of this blade is its 67 layers of high carbon steel cladding that prove how the Damascus Blades can sustain frequent uses that need very strong impact. This feature of the blades provides exceptional strength, durability, and stain resistance. The blade shape and structure are designed with the quality principles of edging, curving, and sharpness. It has a ruthlessly sharp scalpel-like edge that can cut precisely. Moreover, these blades are hand-finished to attain a mirror polish that results in a staggering 8-12 degrees angle for optimum cutting performance and coverage. These are in accordance with the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method of blade art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 25px; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/Chikashi-handle-blade-386621_600x600.jpg?v=1656378639\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 25px; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/122.png?v=1710424468\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 25px; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eThe blades are cooled by nitrogen gas to enhance its hardness, flexibility, and ability to resist corrosion. Furthermore, it definitely performs the strongest when it is being used. The beauty of Damascus blades is not only defined by its striking feather blade pattern for stand-out beauty. The tapered form and meticulously-designed shape of the blade embody the beauty that stands out. The performance of the blade brought by its design can surely achieve a buttery smooth cutting-through with minimal surface resistance. Therefore, the blade is highly durable and does not blunt easily. Not only its chic and fashionable blade shapes and cutting, but the handle also matches the corresponding blade design. The whole blade assembly also comes with a bolster that encourages a gentle and comfortable proper pinch grip with engineered balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 25px; color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'New York', 'Iowan Old Style', 'Apple Garamond', Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', 'Droid Serif', Times, 'Source Serif Pro', serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.475px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/Chikashi-slicing-meat-932295_600x600.jpg?v=1656378657\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOkugai (おくがい) Damascus Steel Knife with Abalone Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-inch Chef Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7-inch Nakiri Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7-inch Santoku Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-inch Boning Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-inch Utility Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-inch Steak Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-inch Fruit Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Japanese Chef Knives-Sakuto Knives","offers":[{"title":"9pcs knives","offer_id":53755121664364,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8pcs knives","offer_id":53755121697132,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7pcs knives","offer_id":53755121729900,"sku":"SK0127","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6pcs knives","offer_id":53755121762668,"sku":"SK0126","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5pcs knives","offer_id":53755121795436,"sku":"SK060","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 inch Chef Knife","offer_id":53755121828204,"sku":"SK061","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5 inch Cleaver Knife","offer_id":53755121860972,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 inch Santoku Knife","offer_id":53755121893740,"sku":"SK062","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 inch Nakiri Knife","offer_id":53755121926508,"sku":"SK0123","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 inch Bread Knife","offer_id":53755121959276,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 inch Utility Knife","offer_id":53755121992044,"sku":"SK063","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 inch Steak Knife","offer_id":53755122024812,"sku":"SK0125","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 inch Boning Knife","offer_id":53755122057580,"sku":"SK064","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch Fruit Knife","offer_id":53755122090348,"sku":"SK065","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/8850\/6988\/files\/Chikashi-5-set_540x540_773b4400-d1bc-45bd-a7b8-b40aad04b682.jpg?v=1778656713","url":"https:\/\/www.sakutoknives.com\/products\/okugai-%e3%81%8a%e3%81%8f%e3%81%8c%e3%81%84-handmade-damascus-steel-knife-with-abalone-handle","provider":"Sakuto Knives U.S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}