{"product_id":"fish-shaped-knife-gmudskipper-h-with-buffalo-horn-handle-by-ikeda-tanren-jo-81","title":"Fish-shaped Knife \"Mudskipper\" with Buffalo Horn Handle By Ikeda Tanren-jo 81","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife was made in Sakai, south Osaka, by Tanrenjo Ikeda.  Sakai boasts a deep history of small blacksmiths and metal works.  This is an unusual knife, with a distinctive fish design and a water buffalo horn handle.  Together with its unique characteristics, it retains the core elements of hand forged Japanese knife manufacture.\u2028\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is 30cm by 4.5cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Sakai Uchibumo blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the introduction of tobacco to Japan by Portuguese visitors, a small industry for tobacco knives grew in Sakai, south of modern day Osaka, in the late 16th century.  This gained quality approval from the Tokugawa shogunate, and a reception for exceptional knife work that continues to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUse and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA steel blade, the knife is extremely sharp.  To prevent rust, avoid dishwasher use, or extended contact with water.  Dry with a soft cloth after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives can only be legally sold to over 18s, and by purchasing one you confirm you are over this age.  A courier age verification charge will be included in the shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-x-x2AOzLjo?si=G3It2GYhyxSra6Nm\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wagumi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55641916899704,"sku":"densan2026","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1457\/9110\/files\/81_e385216f-f8c7-4f20-9b39-adeab957c3ed.jpg?v=1791484580","url":"https:\/\/wagumi-j.com\/products\/fish-shaped-knife-gmudskipper-h-with-buffalo-horn-handle-by-ikeda-tanren-jo-81","provider":"wagumi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}