{"title":"Wrought Iron (Rentetsu)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWrought iron, or rentetsu, hasn't been made commercially for over a century, so every piece is reclaimed from old structures and artifacts like bridges and anchor chains. This makes it an uncommon cladding, and a finicky one to forge, since it runs hot and is unforgiving to work. Its fibrous structure gives a wood-like grain that is different on every blade, and it comes out more after a stone finish. Wrought iron clad knives like these are not something you come across often.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"miyazaki-kurouchi-rentetsu-aogami-1-gyuto-250mm","title":"Miyazaki kurouchi rentetsu aogami#1 gyuto 250mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miyazaki kurouchi tanjirentetsu aogami#1 gyuto 250mm is a Japanese chef's knife hand-forged in Nagasaki by Haruki Miyazaki. The blade has an Aogami#1 carbon steel core clad in wrought iron (rentetsu). Aogami#1 has excellent edge retention, takes a very fine edge, and sharpens easily. The etched finish brings out the wrought iron's distinctive wood-like grain. At 247g with a 246mm cutting edge, it's a hefty knife with an authoritative feel in hand. Fitted with an octagonal mono ebony handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRentetsu (wrought iron)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrought iron was widely used in the 1800s for anchor chains, wagon wheels, and other applications. It is no longer commercially produced, so all wrought iron available today is reclaimed from century-old structures and artifacts. Its fibrous structure creates a distinctive streaky grain, unique to each blade. For this knife, the wrought iron we provided to Miyazaki-san is from the mid-1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f5f5f5; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Wrought Iron Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During the forging process, these inclusions may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets along the grain lines or on the spine. This is a natural characteristic of wrought iron, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/haruyuki-miyazaki\" title=\"Miyazaki knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaruki Miyazaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto-knives\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami#1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrought iron (rentetsu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 401mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 246mm (9.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 3.3mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 3.0mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 2.3mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 247g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagonal mono ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea. For the care and maintenance of Miyazaki Kajiya wrought iron gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.\u003cbr\u003eb. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives.\u003cbr\u003ec. Wrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During forging, these may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets on some pieces. This is a natural characteristic, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300019486956,"sku":"MKTA1G250","price":93000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/miyazaki-kurouchi-wrought-iron-aogami1-gyuto-250mm-full-profile.webp?v=1770903178"},{"product_id":"miyazaki-kurouchi-rentetsu-shirogami-1-gyuto-245mm","title":"Miyazaki kurouchi rentetsu shirogami#1 gyuto 245mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miyazaki kurouchi tanjirentetsu shirogami#1 gyuto 245mm is a Japanese chef's knife hand-forged in Nagasaki by Haruki Miyazaki. The blade has a Shirogami#1 carbon steel core clad in wrought iron (rentetsu). Shirogami#1 has one of the highest carbon contents among Japanese knife steels, known for taking a very fine edge and excellent edge holding. The etched finish brings out the wrought iron's distinctive wood-like grain. At 296g with a 248mm cutting edge, it's a hefty knife with an authoritative presence in hand. Fitted with an octagonal mono ebony handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRentetsu (wrought iron)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrought iron was widely used in the 1800s for anchor chains, wagon wheels, and other applications. It is no longer commercially produced, so all wrought iron available today is reclaimed from century-old structures and artifacts. Its fibrous structure creates a distinctive streaky grain, unique to each blade. For this knife, the wrought iron we provided to Miyazaki-san is from the mid-1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f5f5f5; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Wrought Iron Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During the forging process, these inclusions may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets along the grain lines or on the spine. This is a natural characteristic of wrought iron, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/haruyuki-miyazaki\" title=\"Miyazaki knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaruki Miyazaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto-knives\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shirogami#1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrought iron (rentetsu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 404mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 248mm (9.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 3.6mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 3.2mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 2.5mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 1.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagonal mono ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea. For the care and maintenance of Miyazaki Kajiya wrought iron gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.\u003cbr\u003eb. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives.\u003cbr\u003ec. Wrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During forging, these may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets on some pieces. This is a natural characteristic, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300025843948,"sku":"MKTS1G245","price":95000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/miyazaki-kurouchi-wrought-iron-shirogami1-gyuto-245mm-full-profile.webp?v=1770903281"},{"product_id":"miyazaki-kurouchi-rentetsu-aogam-1-gyuto-220mm","title":"Miyazaki kurouchi rentetsu aogami#1 gyuto 220mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miyazaki kurouchi tanjirentetsu aogami#1 gyuto 220mm is a Japanese chef's knife hand-forged in Nagasaki by Haruki Miyazaki. The blade has an Aogami#1 carbon steel core clad in wrought iron (rentetsu). Aogami#1 has excellent edge retention, takes a very fine edge, and sharpens easily. The etched finish brings out the wrought iron's distinctive wood-like grain. At 235g with a 220mm cutting edge, it's a compact but hefty knife that feels more substantial than its size suggests. Fitted with an octagonal mono ebony handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRentetsu (wrought iron)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrought iron was widely used in the 1800s for anchor chains, wagon wheels, and other applications. It is no longer commercially produced, so all wrought iron available today is reclaimed from century-old structures and artifacts. Its fibrous structure creates a distinctive streaky grain, unique to each blade. For this knife, the wrought iron we provided to Miyazaki-san is from the mid-1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f5f5f5; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Wrought Iron Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During the forging process, these inclusions may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets along the grain lines or on the spine. This is a natural characteristic of wrought iron, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/haruyuki-miyazaki\" title=\"Miyazaki knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaruki Miyazaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto-knives\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami#1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrought iron (rentetsu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 377mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220mm (8.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 3.7mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 3.5mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 2.3mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 235g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagonal mono ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea. For the care and maintenance of Miyazaki Kajiya wrought iron gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.\u003cbr\u003eb. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives.\u003cbr\u003ec. Wrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During forging, these may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets on some pieces. This is a natural characteristic, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300037116140,"sku":"MKTA1G220","price":80000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/miyazaki-kurouchi-wrought-iron-aogami1-gyuto-220mm-full-profile.webp?v=1770903371"},{"product_id":"miyazaki-kurouchi-rentetsu-aogam-2-gyuto-215mm","title":"Miyazaki kurouchi rentetsu aogami#2 gyuto 215mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miyazaki kurouchi tanjirentetsu aogami#2 gyuto 215mm is a Japanese chef's knife hand-forged in Nagasaki by Haruki Miyazaki. The blade has an Aogami#2 carbon steel core clad in wrought iron (rentetsu). Aogami#2 offers a good balance of sharpness, toughness, and ease of sharpening. The etched finish brings out the wrought iron's distinctive wood-like grain. At 217g with a 214mm cutting edge, it's a compact but hefty knife that feels more substantial than its size suggests. Fitted with an octagonal mono ebony handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRentetsu (wrought iron)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrought iron was widely used in the 1800s for anchor chains, wagon wheels, and other applications. It is no longer commercially produced, so all wrought iron available today is reclaimed from century-old structures and artifacts. Its fibrous structure creates a distinctive streaky grain, unique to each blade. For this knife, the wrought iron we provided to Miyazaki-san is from the mid-1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f5f5f5; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Wrought Iron Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During the forging process, these inclusions may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets along the grain lines or on the spine. This is a natural characteristic of wrought iron, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/haruyuki-miyazaki\" title=\"Miyazaki knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaruki Miyazaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto-knives\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami#2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrought iron (rentetsu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 359mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 214mm (8.4\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 3.9mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 3.8mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 2.4mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 1.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 217g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagonal mono ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea. For the care and maintenance of Miyazaki Kajiya wrought iron gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.\u003cbr\u003eb. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives.\u003cbr\u003ec. Wrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During forging, these may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets on some pieces. This is a natural characteristic, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300046094572,"sku":"MKTA2G215","price":78000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/miyazaki-kurouchi-wrought-iron-aogami2-gyuto-215mm-full-profile.webp?v=1770903443"},{"product_id":"miyazaki-kurouchi-rentetsu-aogami-2-gyuto-240mm","title":"Miyazaki kurouchi rentetsu aogami#2 gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miyazaki kurouchi tanjirentetsu aogami#2 Gyuto 240mm is a Japanese chef's knife hand-forged in Nagasaki by Haruki Miyazaki. The blade has an Aogami#2 carbon steel core clad in wrought iron (rentetsu). Aogami#2 offers a good balance of sharpness, toughness, and ease of sharpening. The etched finish brings out the wrought iron's distinctive wood-like grain. At 274g with a 246mm cutting edge, it's a hefty knife with an authoritative feel in hand. Fitted with an octagonal mono ebony handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRentetsu (wrought iron)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrought iron was widely used in the 1800s for anchor chains, wagon wheels, and other applications. It is no longer commercially produced, so all wrought iron available today is reclaimed from century-old structures and artifacts. Its fibrous structure creates a distinctive streaky grain, unique to each blade. For this knife, the wrought iron we provided to Miyazaki-san is from the mid-1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f5f5f5; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Wrought Iron Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During the forging process, these inclusions may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets along the grain lines or on the spine. This is a natural characteristic of wrought iron, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/haruyuki-miyazaki\" title=\"Miyazaki knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaruki Miyazaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto-knives\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami#2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrought iron (rentetsu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 405mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 246mm (9.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 3.9mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 3.8mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 2.6mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 1.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 274g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagonal mono ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea. For the care and maintenance of \u003cspan\u003eMiyazaki Kajiya \u003c\/span\u003ewrought iron gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.\u003cbr\u003eb. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives.\u003cbr\u003ec. Wrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During forging, these may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets on some pieces. This is a natural characteristic, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300056678636,"sku":"MKTA2G240","price":85000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/miyazaki-kurouchi-wrought-iron-aogami2-gyuto-240mm-full-profile.webp?v=1770903537"},{"product_id":"miyazaki-kurouchi-rentetsu-shirogami-1-gyuto-210mm","title":"Miyazaki kurouchi rentetsu shirogami#1 gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miyazaki kurouchi tanjirentetsu shirogami#1 gyuto 210mm is a Japanese chef's knife hand-forged in Nagasaki by Haruki Miyazaki. The blade has a Shirogami#1 carbon steel core clad in wrought iron (rentetsu). Shirogami#1 has one of the highest carbon contents among Japanese knife steels, known for taking a very fine edge and excellent edge holding. The etched finish brings out the wrought iron's distinctive wood-like grain. At 204g with a 206mm cutting edge, it's a compact but hefty knife. Fitted with an octagonal mono ebony handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRentetsu (wrought iron)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrought iron was widely used in the 1800s for anchor chains, wagon wheels, and other applications. It is no longer commercially produced, so all wrought iron available today is reclaimed from century-old structures and artifacts. Its fibrous structure creates a distinctive streaky grain, unique to each blade. For this knife, the wrought iron we provided to Miyazaki-san is from the mid-1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f5f5f5; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Wrought Iron Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During the forging process, these inclusions may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets along the grain lines or on the spine. This is a natural characteristic of wrought iron, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Miyazaki knives\" href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/haruyuki-miyazaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaruki Miyazaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto-knives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shirogami#1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrought iron (rentetsu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 354mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 206mm (8.1\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 3.9mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 3.6mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 2.7mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.9mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagonal mono ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea. For the care and maintenance of Miyazaki Kajiya wrought iron gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.\u003cbr\u003eb. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives.\u003cbr\u003ec. Wrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During forging, these may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets on some pieces. This is a natural characteristic, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300062544108,"sku":"MKTS1G210","price":82000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/miyazaki-kurouchi-wrought-iron-shirogami1-gyuto-210mm-full-profile.webp?v=1770903944"}],"url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/wrought-iron-rentetsu.oembed","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}