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Aritsugu: An Inside Look at Kyoto’s Renowned Artisanal Knife Maker Since 1560

Yu Fujita, Asher Ramras, Michael Ramirez

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Language: Japanese and English
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Printing: Color
Dimensions: 180mm × 105mm × 7mm
Weight: 110ｇ
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Publisher: Shogakukan Inc.

A legendary 450-year-old knife shop in Kyoto shares its knife-sharpening secrets.

This practical guide to hocho kitchen knives provides an overview of the knives of the legendary Kyoto shop Aritsugu, in business for over 450 years, as well as an introduction to the artisanal spirit that goes into their creation. The first-ever handbook on how to purchase, care for, and sharpen knives the Aritsugu way. Written in English and Japanese.

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