{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-gokujyio-220mm-chinese-chef-knife-shirogami-2","title":"Sakai Kikumori Gokujyo 220mm Chuka-Bocho Shirogami #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Kikumori was established in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono, and has since become known as a top brand from Sakai. They are a relatively small brand, but work with some of the very best local craftsmen in Sakai such as \u003cspan\u003eYoshikazu Tanaka, Satoshi Nakagawa, and Keichi Fuji, just to name a few.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is forged by the legendary Yoshikazu Tanaka, who is recognized as one of the best smiths in Sakai with over 50 years of experience. 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