{"product_id":"simon-maillet-x-kagekiyo-sakai-nishida-245mm-wrought-iron-gyuto-w-takedown-maple-bog-handle","title":"Simon Maillet X Kagekiyo Sakai (Nishida) 245mm wrought iron gyuto w takedown maple\/bog handle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of One | Scottish Wrought Iron | Forged in France \u0026amp; Finished in Sakai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eIn November of 2026, Franki and myself went to see the crew from Baba Hamono in Sakai to see if they'd be interested in doing a collab with an international knife maker. Simon's name came up during dinner one night. His jet black kurochi and Nishida's finish was a very exciting thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand forged in France by Simon Maillet, the blade features a 1.2442 carbon steel core clad in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScottish wrought iron\u003cspan\u003e. Rich in texture, history, and natural variation, the wrought iron gives the blade an unmistakable character that simply cannot be replicated with modern cladding materials. Every subtle line and irregularity within the iron becomes part of the identity of the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the blade's journey did not end in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter forging, it was sent to Sakai and entrusted to Kagekiyo, where it was finished and sharpened by \u003c\/span\u003eSho Nishida of Baba Hamono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNishida-san's finishing work brings remarkable refinement to the raw character of Maillet's forging. A deep black \u003c\/span\u003ekurouchi finish\u003cspan\u003e dominates the upper portion of the blade, creating a dramatic contrast against the exposed Scottish wrought iron and meticulously finished bevel below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRustic and refined at the same time, the finish preserves the unmistakable character of a hand-forged blade while showcasing the precision and restraint for which Sakai craftsmanship is renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleting the piece is a custom \u003c\/span\u003etakedown handle crafted from maple and bog oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be removable, the handle adds another layer of individuality to the knife, combining the natural warmth of maple with the deep, aged character of bog oak. The contrast beautifully complements the dramatic black kurouchi and wrought iron blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged in France. Finished in Sakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo knife-making traditions. One truly unique blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd like to give a HUGE thank you to Simon, the Baba Hamono crew and Franki for making this happen \u0026lt;3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simon Maillet × Kagekiyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simon Maillet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpener \/ Finisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sho Nishida (Kagekiyo \/ Baba Hamono)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 245mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.2442 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scottish Wrought Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep Black Kurouchi \/ Wrought Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom Takedown Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maple \u0026amp; Bog Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sanmai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBevel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished \u0026amp; Sharpened in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; 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