{"product_id":"bunka-silver-steel-3-damascus-black-gold-maki-e-autumn-grasses-blue-mother-of-pearl-inlay-handle-180mm-7","title":"Bunka Silver Steel #3 Damascus Black Gold Maki-e Autumn Grasses \u0026 Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Handle 180mm (7”)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional knife brings together the precision of traditional Japanese bladesmithing from Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, and the intricate craftsmanship of gold Maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay from Toyama Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is crafted from 16-layer Silver Steel #3 Damascus and carefully finished by a skilled craftsman in Noto. Silver Steel #3 is known for its excellent sharpness, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance. Through careful polishing, the distinctive Damascus patterns are brought out across the surface of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is handcrafted by Kazuyuki Yoshikawa, a traditional craftsman from Toyama Prefecture, using two traditional Japanese decorative techniques: gold Maki-e and Raden (mother-of-pearl inlay).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer technique in which gold powder is sprinkled onto designs painted in lacquer. Delicate autumn grasses are depicted in gold Maki-e, surrounded by carefully scattered pieces of thinly cut blue mother-of-pearl. Raden is a decorative technique that uses the iridescent inner layers of seashells. Each piece must be carefully cut, positioned, and polished to bring out its natural colors and reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle golden details of the autumn grasses contrast beautifully with the blue and green reflections of the mother-of-pearl, which change depending on the angle of the light. Every detail is carefully finished by hand, showcasing the skill and precision of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MUSASHI JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"Silver Steel #3 \/ Damascus \/ Japanese Handle","offer_id":53521279222058,"sku":"H1509-3","price":240800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5993\/6810\/files\/Bunka-Silver-Steel-3-Damascus-Black-Gold-Maki-e-Autumn-Grasses-Mother-of-Pearl-Inlay-Handle-180mm-7-Musashi-Japanese-Kitchen-Knives.jpg?v=1794360402","url":"https:\/\/musashiexp.com\/products\/bunka-silver-steel-3-damascus-black-gold-maki-e-autumn-grasses-blue-mother-of-pearl-inlay-handle-180mm-7","provider":"MUSASHI_EXP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}