{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-kikuzuki-ku-white-2-kiritsuke-yanagiba-270mm","title":"Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki KU White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Kikumori was started in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono, and since then has 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 blacksmiths in Sakai with over 50 years of experience. 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