{"product_id":"japanese-tako-hiki-sashimi-knife-forged-aoko-blue-steel-buffalo-horn-300mm","title":"Japanese Tako-hiki Sashimi Knife, Forged Aoko Blue Steel, Buffalo Horn, 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tako-hiki sashimi knife (tako-hiki) forged by a Showa-era blacksmith from aoko (blue steel), with a water buffalo horn ferrule. The tako-hiki is a type of Japanese knife with a narrow, elongated blade and a straight cutting edge used for drawing cuts on sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged aoko (blue steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water buffalo horn ferrule (hon-suigyu-guchi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \/ Seal \/ Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bears a maker's stamp, but the signature and place of origin are unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused, long-term warehouse storage item. There are slight oil stains and rust associated with storage. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tako-hiki is well suited for slicing fish thinly and evenly, as in usuzukuri, leaving a clean cut surface that helps preserve freshness, and is also convenient for removing fish skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50735932342370,"sku":null,"price":208.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m38284831614_1.jpg?v=1792606516","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/japanese-tako-hiki-sashimi-knife-forged-aoko-blue-steel-buffalo-horn-300mm","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}