{"title":"Line Collection For Hatsukokoro x Masuda Blue 1 Damascus Nashiji","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"masuda-blue-1-damascus-gyuto-240mm-ebony-double-spacer-white-marble-horn-ferrule","title":"Masuda Yoshihide Blue 1 Damascus Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masuda Yoshihide Blue 1 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef’s knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking reactive carbon steel with unique Sanjo kiridashi forging heritage. Produced by Masuda Kiridashi Factory in Sanjo, this 240mm gyuto features Aogami #1 core steel clad in soft iron damascus with a nashiji surface finish. The blade measures 244mm at the edge with a heel height of 56mm, spine thickness of 3.3mm at the heel tapering to 1.4mm at the tip, and weighs 258g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #1 carbon steel achieves 61-64 HRC and requires immediate drying after use as the san-mai construction lacks stainless cladding. This high-carbon composition offers exceptional edge retention and responds well to sharpening while developing a protective patina over time. The octagonal ebony handle features double-metal spacers and is crafted directly by the hamono. Second-generation Traditional Craftsman Takeshi Masuda and his son Yoshihide apply torsion damascus and forge-welding techniques from fifty years of kiridashi production to this kitchen cutlery line, representing a significant transfer of traditional Sanjo craft into contemporary knifemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masuda Yoshihide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46811588395229,"sku":"MASU_B1DA_GY240","price":899.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_3168.jpg?v=1773288250"},{"product_id":"masuda-yoshihide-blue-1-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Masuda Yoshihide Blue 1 Damascus Gyuto 220mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masuda Yoshihide Blue 1 Damascus Gyuto 220mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking reactive carbon steel with unique Sanjo kiridashi forging heritage. Produced by Masuda Kiridashi Factory in Sanjo, this blade features Aogami #1 core steel clad in soft iron Damascus with a nashiji surface finish. The san-mai construction lacks stainless cladding, meaning the reactive carbon steel requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust and develop a protective patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 220mm gyuto measures 3.3mm at the heel spine, tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, and weighs 240g. Blue 1 steel offers high edge retention and toughness while remaining responsive to sharpening, achieving a fine edge that suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including slicing meat and chopping vegetables. The octagonal ebony handle features double-metal spacers and is crafted directly by the hamono. Second-generation blacksmith Takeshi Masuda holds the Traditional Craftsman title from Niigata Prefecture, while his son Yoshihide applies mold-industry precision to forge-welding techniques originally honed over decades of kiridashi production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masuda Yoshihide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039507366109,"sku":"MASU_B1DA_GY210","price":949.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasudaYoshihideBlue1DamascusGyuto210mma_3ef79028-c72a-4b7a-b32d-0ee09e0e4b57.jpg?v=1763533819"},{"product_id":"masuda-yoshihide-blue-1-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-240mm","title":"Masuda Yoshihide Blue 1 Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masuda Yoshihide Blue 1 Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef’s knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking reactive carbon steel with unique Sanjo kiridashi forging heritage. Produced by Masuda Kiridashi Factory in Sanjo, this 240mm gyuto features Aogami #1 core steel clad in soft iron damascus with a nashiji surface finish. The blade construction is san-mai without stainless cladding, requiring immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust and allow patina development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #1 measures 61-64 HRC and contains high carbon and tungsten content for edge retention and toughness while remaining responsive to sharpening. This general-purpose profile suits mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks across vegetables and proteins. The octagonal ebony handle features double-metal spacers and pairs with a blade measuring 3.9mm at the heel, 3.1mm at mid, and 1.1mm at tip. Weighing 313g with a 60mm heel height, this knife represents Yoshihide Masuda’s application of mold-industry precision and torsion damascus techniques from fifty years of kiridashi making to kitchen cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masuda Yoshihide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039524438237,"sku":"MASU_B1KUDA_GY240","price":1099.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_3187.jpg?v=1773288568"},{"product_id":"masuda-yoshihide-blue-1-kurozome-damascus-gyuto-220mm","title":"Masuda Yoshihide Blue 1 Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 220mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masuda Yoshihide Blue 1 Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 220mm is a double-bevel chef’s knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking reactive carbon steel with unique Sanjo kiridashi forging heritage. 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This knife represents a significant pivot where traditional torsion damascus and forge-welding techniques from kiridashi making are applied to kitchen cutlery, combining mold-industry precision with established blacksmithing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masuda Yoshihide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47564333875421,"sku":"MASU_B1KUDA_GY220","price":999.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_3202.jpg?v=1773288953"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.tw\/en\/collections\/line-collection-for-hatsukokoro-x-masuda-white-1-damascus-nashiji.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}