{"product_id":"kikuichi-usuba-ginsan-7-18-cm","title":"Kikuichi Usuba Ginsan - 7\" (18 cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Usuba is a traditional vegetable knife with a tall thin blade. An ideal all-purpose knife that can easily peel, slice, chop and mince. This particular knife is the Azumagata style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGinsan (Silver 3) steel is a perfect blend for professional and home use. These are very durable traditional knives without the exacting care needed for carbon steel. Each Ginsan knife is \u003cstrong\u003ehand forged\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e by traditional craftsmen. Ginsan knives are some of the finest knives available in modern knife making but are difficult to forge which causes their price to be premium. These are handmade knives using the highest quality high carbon steel for best results with Ginsan knives we recommend sharpening by hand on whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinsan blades are hand forged from two layers with the harder Ginsan making up the edge and a softer stainless for the tang. This makes the knife easier to sharpen and care for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle bevel blade with a \"D\" shaped Wa handle made of traditional Ho-wood and water buffalo horn ferrule.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash and dry immediately after use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct of Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn-store availability for immediate shipment varies. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item may require drop-shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e If this product is not available for immediate shipment, you will be contacted with an estimated delivery timeframe.  If it cannot be delivered within an acceptable timeframe we will issue a refund.  If you purchase online, please be sure to include your contact info.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikuichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42126098301182,"sku":"168691157530","price":529.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/0806\/1760\/products\/237442b7334bf9333bcade600c526330.jpg?v=1638383975","url":"https:\/\/theseasonedgourmet.shop\/products\/kikuichi-usuba-ginsan-7-18-cm","provider":"Theseasonedgourmet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}