{"product_id":"master-shins-anvil-sashimi-knife","title":"Master Shin's Anvil #61 Sashimi Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSashimi \/ slicing knife. Each piece is made by hand, so no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Shin's Anvil (Anseong, South Korea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner and blacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shin In-Young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e #61 Sashimi Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sashimi \/ slicing knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 in (26.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.75 in long × 1.25 in wide (14.6 × 3.2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 in (11.4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon steel, one steel from spine to edge (mono-steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-quenched, hardness about 57–62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chestnut or oak, shade-dried for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged by Master Shin In-Young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e AN-61K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout 10.5–11 in overall with a 6.1 in blade. Each piece is hand-forged, so sizes vary slightly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged by Master Shin In-Young from a single carbon steel, spine to edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-quenched; the 57–62 hardness balances strength and flexibility, since harder blades can break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChestnut or oak handle, shade-dried for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome cooks who enjoy caring for their tools, open kitchens where knives are on display, and anyone building a small set of knives that will last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a dishwasher-safe, no-maintenance knife: carbon steel must be hand washed and dried, or it will rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone expecting a uniform, polished factory finish: each piece is hand-forged and the blade darkens with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchens with stone, glass or composite cutting surfaces: not to use the knife on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs it within a day or two: it ships in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and few makers we carry put one person’s hands on every piece the way this workshop does. Founded in Anseong in 1845, it is known as South Korea’s oldest blacksmith shop. Master Shin In-Young became a master at 17 and was designated Gyeonggi Province Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 60 in 2016 (per the maker). The X on each handle is the shop’s mark of its best steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore from Master Shin’s Anvil: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-shins-anvil-large-chefs-knife\"\u003eLarge Chef's Knife\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-shins-anvil-kitchen-knife-medium\"\u003e#62 Kitchen Knife, Medium\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-shins-anvil-kitchen-knife-small\"\u003e#60 Kitchen Knife, Small\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/master-shins-anvil-vegetable-knife\"\u003e#63 Vegetable Knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon steel lasts for decades with simple care: wash by hand, dry at once, oil lightly now and then, and cut on wood. IC Design adds: no frozen food, no honing steel, and pull a stuck blade straight up rather than twisting it. Baking-soda paste on a soft cloth lifts rust spots (no steel wool).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery sharp: store it in a block or on a magnetic strip, out of children’s reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Master Shin's Anvil #61 Sashimi Knife used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made for the traditional preparation of fish, and it also slices fruit and vegetables very thinly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long is the Master Shin's Anvil #61 Sashimi Knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures 10.5 in overall; blade 5.75 in × 1.25 in; handle 4.5 in (the specification; each hand-forged piece varies slightly).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Master Shin's Anvil #61 Sashimi Knife dishwasher safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is carbon steel: wash it by hand with water or a little mild soap, don’t soak it, and dry it completely before storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often does the Master Shin's Anvil #61 Sashimi Knife need sharpening?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically every two to three years, depending on how often you use it, by hand on a whetstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this a genuine Master Shin's Anvil #61 Sashimi Knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen will the Master Shin's Anvil #61 Sashimi Knife ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; trade orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gift for weddings, housewarmings and anyone who cooks. For corporate or restaurant quantities, contact our trade team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Master Shin's Anvil and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Ordering tools for a landscaping studio or for client gifts? Contact us with items and quantities and we’ll confirm availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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