{"title":"Kyozen Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kyozen Classic Series brings together our full range of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives — Santoku, Nakiri, Chef, Bunka, Honesuki, Utility and Bread — each finished with the traditional Honbazuke edge and forged from MX-10 steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bread-knife","title":"Classic Bread Knife 9\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 9\" Kyozen Bread Knife uses a serrated blade to glide cleanly through crisp crusts and delicate interiors alike. Its wide, deeply-set serrations grip a hard crust and pull the blade through smoothly, while staying gentle enough on the crumb inside to keep it soft and intact. Sandwich loaves and flaky pastries fare just as well, coming away in even, clean slices with every cut. A light, steady rhythm is all it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery Kyozen blade is Sanmai-clad, pairing a hard, high-performance core steel between softer outer layers for sharpness and strong edge retention, set into a durable, moisture-resistant D-shaped G10 handle. Corrosion-resistant and built to last, each knife carries a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYOZEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154161139783,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4430\/1895\/files\/Aligned_main_Bread.jpg?v=1788418152"},{"product_id":"bunka","title":"Classic Bunka Knife 6.5\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Kyozen Bunka Knife is built for versatility, handling fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat with equal confidence. Its blade shape makes it a true push-cut performer, equally at home with long, sweeping strokes or short, controlled cuts, while the pointed tip excels at detailed, precise work. The name \"Bunka\" translates to \"culture,\" reflecting the knife's hybrid design — a thoughtful cross between a Nakiri and a Gyuto that brings together the best of both styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery Kyozen blade is Sanmai-clad, pairing a hard, high-performance core steel between softer outer layers for sharpness and strong edge retention, set into a durable, moisture-resistant D-shaped G10 handle. Corrosion-resistant and built to last, each knife carries a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYOZEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154173591623,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4430\/1895\/files\/Aligned_main_Bunka.jpg?v=1788418152"},{"product_id":"classic-chef-knife-8","title":"Classic Chef Knife 8\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Kyozen Chef Knife is a true kitchen essential — a versatile, all-purpose blade suited to both home cooks and seasoned professionals. Its wide blade shape supports a smooth rocking motion, making it well-suited to mincing garlic, dicing onions, slicing meat, and working through vegetables quickly and cleanly. It's a reliable go-to for daily prep, offering the reach and control needed to take on a wide range of ingredients with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery Kyozen blade is Sanmai-clad, pairing a hard, high-performance core steel between softer outer layers for sharpness and strong edge retention, set into a durable, moisture-resistant D-shaped G10 handle. Corrosion-resistant and built to last, each knife carries a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KYOZEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154318295111,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4430\/1895\/files\/Aligned_main_Chef.jpg?v=1788418151"},{"product_id":"classic-chef-knife-9-5","title":"Classic Chef Knife 9.5\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Kyozen 9.5\" Chef's Knife handles everyday cutting with ease, from slicing and dicing to chopping fruits, vegetables, and beyond. Its extended blade length offers greater reach with every pass, ideal for portioning whole roasts or cutting cleanly through large squash and watermelon. The generous blade height keeps knuckles clear of the board and makes transferring ingredients from board to pan simple, while its profile supports a smooth rocking motion for working herbs and spices into a fine mince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery Kyozen blade is Sanmai-clad, pairing a hard, high-performance core steel between softer outer layers for sharpness and strong edge retention, set into a durable, moisture-resistant D-shaped G10 handle. Corrosion-resistant and built to last, each knife carries a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYOZEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154339070023,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4430\/1895\/files\/Aligned_main_Chef_9.5.jpg?v=1788418151"},{"product_id":"classic-nakiri-knife-7","title":"Classic Nakiri Knife 7\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Kyozen Nakiri Knife takes its name from the Japanese word for \"vegetable knife,\" favored by chefs and home cooks alike for chopping, slicing, and dicing fruits and vegetables. Its straight blade, edge, and spine mean it isn't rocked like a chef's knife — instead, a simple push cut delivers fast, clean results, making it ideal for daily salad prep, stir-fry vegetables, and finely chopped onions, with a blunt tip that adds extra safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery Kyozen blade is Sanmai-clad, pairing a hard, high-performance core steel between softer outer layers for sharpness, easy maintenance, and strong edge retention, set into a durable, moisture-resistant D-shaped G10 handle. Corrosion-resistant and built to last, each knife carries a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYOZEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154340413511,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4430\/1895\/files\/Aligned_main_Nakiri.jpg?v=1788418151"},{"product_id":"classic-santoku-knife-7","title":"Classic Santoku Knife 7\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Kyozen Santoku Knife offers a modern take on Japan's traditional all-purpose blade, built for effortless work across vegetables, proteins, and fruit. Its subtly curved edge allows a smooth rocking motion, giving cooks chef's-knife control in a shorter, more agile frame, and performs especially well with a push-cutting stroke favored by experienced cooks for clean results — a big reason santoku-style knives are trusted in kitchens everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach blade is Sanmai-clad, pairing a hard, high-performance core steel between softer outer layers for easy sharpening and strong edge retention, set into a durable, moisture-resistant D-shaped G10 handle. Corrosion-resistant and built to last, every knife carries a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYOZEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154343460935,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4430\/1895\/files\/Aligned_main_Santoku.jpg?v=1788418152"},{"product_id":"classic-honesuki-knife-6","title":"Classic Honesuki Knife 6\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Kyozen Honesuki Boning Knife follows traditional Japanese design principles for breaking down poultry with precision. It features a sturdy, single-bevel blade with a stiff, pointed tip, built to hold its shape under pressure. The blade has enough strength to work through chicken joints or small fish bones, while the pointed tip makes it easy to separate meat cleanly from around the bone. 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Its blade shape allows for light rocking cuts, while its compact, nimble size makes it easy to peel an onion in hand and slice it up in moments. Sometimes called a sandwich knife, it handles nearly everything that goes into one, from thin-skinned tomatoes to sliced meats and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery Kyozen blade is Sanmai-clad, pairing a hard, high-performance core steel between softer outer layers for sharpness and strong edge retention, set into a durable, moisture-resistant D-shaped G10 handle. 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