{"title":"Monthly Release","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"okunoto-japanese-konro-grill-regular","title":"Okunoto Japanese Konro Hibachi Grill Small BBQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSmall size, suits 2 to 4 people, 310mm x 230mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-au\/entertainment\/tv\/worth-the-hype-masterchef-viewers-left-stumped-over-what-exactly-a-hibachi-grill-is-and-why-its-suddenly-popping-up-in-every-episode\/ar-BB12Zk5G?li=BBJjIXn\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eWhat is the hype?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMany of my customers asked me to get this grill for a long time and they are finally here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eArguably the best Japanese Konro grill from Japan: the Oknoto konro grill is made with the diatom mud from the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. The diatom mud is an excellent insulator, which is able to keep the heat within the grill therefore maintaining an extremely high temperature, an essential ingredient for a tasty barbe!\u003c\/span\u003e More importantly, since the temperature can reach up to 1200 degrees, the natural diatom mud means no harmful substance can leak out from the walls, unlike grills made of unknown material that can process harmful inclusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe narrow body of the grill allows the yakitori skewers to be rested on the walls of the grill without falling down. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNatural Japanese Diatom Mud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease use the grill in well ventilated areas to avoid potential carbon monoxide poisoning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease place a heat resistant mat under the grill to avoid heating up the surface underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease do not extinguish the fire with water. Diatom mud absorbs water and becomes brittle and loses it durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIt is possible to gently remove the ash and food residue, but please avoid washing the grill with water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWarranty: replacement warranty for defective products upon delivery, but no warranty is provided for mishandling the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eNote: price is for Sydney \/ Melbourne \/ Brisnbane metro area only. Please email for a postage quote. Shipping to Australia ONLY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"delugesiphon-modal-gabdloknkpdefdpkkibplcfnkngbidim\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kinka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39521643823256,"sku":"OKGR_8F","price":297.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/hbc3.png?v=1778827764"},{"product_id":"fish-bone-remover-pliers-骨拔達人iii","title":"Honenuki Tatsujin III Fish Bone Remover \/ Pliers (骨拔達人III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is the newer version of the Asahi bone pliers. The handle is enlarged and comes with a more sturdy spring. Same performance as the previous generation!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eI have long been asked by my chef customers to get something better than a bone tweezer, and finally a chef friend who works in a top Japanese restaurant here in Sydney showed me this particular bone pliers. Compared to a tweezers the advantages are quite clear:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe pointy tip is precise for small bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe point tip will not damage the flesh, especially when the first pull is not successful (bone breaking in half, etc) , the tweezers will likely push the bone further into the flesh causing damage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYou apply force using your palm rather than fingers, this means much less fatigue on the fingers which matters a lot in a busy pro environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe handles are attached by a spring, greatly improves the efficiency as you don't have to manually open up the pliers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives and Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33470578557065,"sku":"BONE_REMOVER3","price":42.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5820.jpg?v=1779760453"},{"product_id":"binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-tosa-region-土佐備長炭-2kg","title":"Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal from Tosa Region (土佐備長炭) 2KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item ships to \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAUSTRALIA ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinchotan Japanese Charcoal Tosa Region (土佐備長炭), authentic Japanese white charcoal from Shikoku Island. The Binchotan from Tosa is of very high quality and is excellent value for money. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Binchotan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinchotan (備長炭), also known as Japanese white charcoal, is considered the most premium charcoal used for traditional cooking. It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius, for up to 14 days. A very time-consuming process.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting charcoal is almost 100% carbon, Binchotan therefore producing very little smoke when burning, and leaving little ash and have a special metallic sound when tapping together. It is able to produce a very high heat (about 1200 degrees) and maintain a steady heat release for serval hours. Pure (without odour), high heat and long-lasting heat release really brings out the favour of the food, as a result, Binchotan is loved by top Japanese Yakitori restaurants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total production of Binchotan in Japan is about 1800 tons per year. Consumers should pay attention to those non-authentic “Binchotan” produced outside of Japan with timber other than Ubame Oak using non-traditional techniques. Such charcoal cannot produce enough heat and burns out very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its high hardness, it is quite hard to light up the charcoal. It is advised to first light up the charcoal on a gas burner before transferred into the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse outdoors or in a well ventilated area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe charcoal will light up for hours, please make sure the fire is fully extinguished after use. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5xo65Tppqo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIBjW7reOp0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/making-of-binchotan-charcoal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Binch%C5%8Dtan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/japanese-grilling-first-you-must-master-the-binchotan-which-means-mastering-the-heat\/2014\/05\/19\/23f9ad34-dacd-11e3-bda1-9b46b2066796_story.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35063484678296,"sku":"BINCHOTAN_TOSA_2KG","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/30.png?v=1779409043"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-santoku-170mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAfter the great success of the Sairyu line, Masutani added hammered finish to his new line \"Kokuryu\" to make the blade not just great in performance, but also aesthetically attractive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with options in blue pakka wood and brown scotch tune handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn all, it is a great all rounder knife to use everyday. If you are new to the world of Japanese knives, this is a good knife to start with. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e141 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e292 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e170 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e46.5 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.7 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.7 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Black Pakka Wood Handle","offer_id":46635263787229,"sku":null,"price":127.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Pakka Wood Handle","offer_id":43862827237597,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SA170_BLUE","price":127.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown Scotch Handle","offer_id":43862827270365,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SA170_Mahogany","price":127.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniKokuryuVG10DamascusTsuchimeSantoku170mmWesternHandlea.jpg?v=1754353335"},{"product_id":"nigara-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-180mm","title":"Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 175mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime line. A well finished line with eased spine and choil, with virbant suminagashi pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG10 steel is a great mid-range special stainless cutlery steel that is easy to sharpen, with good impact resistance and edge retention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=========\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSince being appointed by the domain of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords, Nigara Forging has a history of over 350 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAs one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara homono has continued to preserve this art. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe making of swords has been abandoned as a business item since 1965, but the same forging techniques such as welding and hammering have been kept alive in the making of kitchen knives since then.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 411px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e133.7 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e317 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e172 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e49.5 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2.1 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2.1 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.0 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG10 Core with Stainless Clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60 to 61\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S Octagonal Black Chacate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43993313837277,"sku":"NIGA_VGDATS_SA175","price":203.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraVG10DamascusSantokuBlackChacatea.jpg?v=1713326269"},{"product_id":"kankuma-tweezers-large","title":"Kankuma Cranked Plating Tweezers 25cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eStainless Plating tweezers by Kankuma. Made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, the Kankuma tweezers are very precise in handling, and offering excellent overall build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kankuma","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":44279819010269,"sku":"KANK_TWZR_LRG_SVL","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44279819043037,"sku":"KANK_TWZR_LRG_BLK","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink Gold Antibacterial","offer_id":44279819075805,"sku":"KANK_TWZR_LRG_GLD","price":33.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KankumaTweezersLargeJ.jpg?v=1695127268"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kokugei-aogami-1-gyuto-240mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue 1 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e240 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e242 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e1.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e1.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Blue 1 core with iron clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 62-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available. \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple no fuss carbon line with Blue 1 core and iron cladding from Hatsukokoro, with Kurouchi finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44218095370461,"sku":"HT-KSAGASSK-GY240","price":152.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKokugeiBlue1Gyuto240mma.jpg?v=1715130282"},{"product_id":"copy-of-masutani-vg1-tsuchime-santoku-180mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is another new line from Masutani. VG1 steel in stainless clad with hammered finish brings a simple and classic look to the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG1 is very much similar to its favorite rival VG10 steel in terms of durability and corrosion resistance. With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with pakkawood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 2.28125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\" style=\"height: 2.28125px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; height: 2.28125px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; height: 38px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e143 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; height: 38px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e310 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; height: 38px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e185 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; 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