{"product_id":"kiritsuke","title":"【Made to Order】Shotaro Nomura Curved Kiritsuke Yanagiba - Silver #3 (Gingami #3 \/ Ginsan) Kasumi Finish with Signed Saya","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Made to Order \/ Request Order】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis knife is made to order after your request is confirmed. It is not a regular ready-stock item. Each piece is prepared individually upon order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Distinctive Expression of the Traditional Yanagiba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply another Yanagiba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished by \u003cstrong\u003eShotaro Nomura\u003c\/strong\u003e, a nationally recognized Traditional Craftsman of Sakai, this \u003cstrong\u003eCurved Kiritsuke Yanagiba\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the precision of a traditional single-bevel sashimi knife with a distinctive curved profile and Kiritsuke-style tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long blade is designed for the clean, controlled draw cuts essential to sashimi and refined Japanese cuisine. Its pronounced curvature creates an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant yet powerful silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearly distinguishing it from a conventional straight-profile Yanagiba, while the sharply defined Kiritsuke-style tip further emphasizes the knife’s distinctive character and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver #3 — Tradition with Practicality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from \u003cstrong\u003eSilver #3 (Gingami #3 \/ Ginsan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly regarded Japanese stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional chefs who appreciate the geometry and cutting character of a traditional Japanese single-bevel knife but prefer easier maintenance than carbon steel, Ginsan offers an excellent balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt allows for a fine, precise edge and excellent cutting performance while providing significantly greater resistance to rust and discoloration — an important advantage for a knife used regularly in a demanding professional kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished by the Hands of Shotaro Nomura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a traditional Sakai knife, sharpening is far more than simply creating a sharp cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharpener establishes the blade’s final geometry — including the bevel, \u003cem\u003eura\u003c\/em\u003e, thickness, balance, and overall cutting character — all of which influence how the knife ultimately performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith decades of experience in traditional single-bevel knives, \u003cstrong\u003eShotaro Nomura\u003c\/strong\u003e brings each blade to its final form through careful sharpening and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained \u003cstrong\u003eKasumi finish\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the understated aesthetic of traditional Sakai cutlery, allowing the craftsmanship and form of the blade itself to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned Saya — A Personal Connection to the Craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is accompanied by a wooden saya \u003cstrong\u003epersonally signed by Shotaro Nomura\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than simply a protective cover, the signed saya creates a direct connection between the finished knife and the craftsman responsible for its sharpening and final form — giving each piece an individual character beyond that of an ordinary production knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Chefs Looking Beyond the Ordinary Yanagiba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yanagiba itself is one of the defining tools of traditional Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt upon that traditional single-bevel foundation, this knife brings together a \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive curved profile, Kiritsuke-style tip, practical Ginsan stainless steel, and the sharpening and finishing work of Shotaro Nomura\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is available in \u003cstrong\u003efour blade lengths — 300mm, 330mm, 360mm, and 390mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — allowing chefs to select the size that best suits their working style and personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife with both professional purpose and unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot simply a knife for slicing sashimi, but a distinctive expression of Sakai craftsmanship for chefs who understand the value of a truly refined Japanese blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening \u0026amp; Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shotaro Nomura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curved Kiritsuke Yanagiba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300mm \/ 330mm \/ 360mm \/ 390mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver #3 (Gingami #3 \/ Ginsan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Single-Bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kasumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaya:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden saya personally signed by Shotaro Nomura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to Order \/ Request Order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; 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The knife is prepared after your order is confirmed and is not normally held as ready stock. As each knife is individually prepared, appearance and other subtle details may vary slightly from the example shown. 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