{"product_id":"tafu","title":"TAFU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e— The Ultimate Outdoor Knife Forged from 116 Years of Tradition —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eSince its founding in 1908, Fukubekaji has supported the lives of the people of Noto through the craft of the Nokaji—the traveling village blacksmiths who forged and repaired essential tools for daily life, farming, and fishing.\u003cbr\u003eThis outdoor knife represents the culmination of over a century of experience and craftsmanship, refined through generations of working with blades that sustain everyday living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eForged with Yasugi Blue Paper Steel #2, a high-carbon steel traditionally used in Japanese swords, and clad with stainless steel in a three-layer construction (Hon-sanmai-zukuri), it delivers exceptional sharpness, toughness, and resistance to rust.\u003cbr\u003eIts design balances rugged functionality with timeless beauty—built to perform in any environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThose seeking a knife that can handle both meat and fish with ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThose who want a versatile knife for batoning, feathering, fire-starting, and cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThose looking for a compact, portable knife for outdoor and emergency use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eOnce you experience its performance, you’ll never want to let it go.\u003cbr\u003eA single knife that embodies the culture, spirit, and craftsmanship of Japan’s Nokaji tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Sengoku period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eNokaji are traditional artisans who mainly work with iron, forging and repairing everyday tools such as knives, farming implements, and fishing gear. Their origins trace back to the Sengoku period, when swordsmiths and gunsmiths supplied weapons to feudal lords. As peace spread, many transitioned from weapon-making to supporting local communities, crafting tools essential for daily life. Known for their traveling workshops and deep ties to rural livelihoods, Nokaji embodied the spirit of self-sufficiency across Japan. However, after the 1950s, the spread of mechanization and mass production led to a sharp decline in their numbers. Even so, a few skilled Nokaji remain today, preserving time-honored forging techniques and continuing to create hand-crafted tools that connect modern life with Japan’s enduring traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eFukubekaji\u003cbr\u003eSince its founding in 1908 (Meiji 41), Fukubekaji has crafted a wide range of products by applying the skills developed through its origins as a “traveling village blacksmith”—repairing everyday tools for the people of Noto. From household kitchen knives and farming tools to Noto Makiri knives and sazae openers for shellfish, these implements have long supported the agricultural and fishing livelihoods of Noto and continue to be cherished essentials in daily life today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/20251106-184400.jpg?v=1762424552\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eForging hearts,Blacksmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eOur work is not merely about making blades.\u003cbr\u003eIt is about preserving the life and spirit of our land,and facing even the smallest troubles of those we serve.\u003cbr\u003eTo stand beside the ordinary days of people—that is what it means to be a village blacksmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWe believe that tools carry souls and possess the power to pass on culture.\u003cbr\u003eWith that belief, we hammer iron and sharpen blades each day,to protect the way of life shared with all of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：2.7cm \u003cbr\u003eDepth : 27.5cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight：3cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：214g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSteel\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIf an item is out of stock at the time of order, please allow approximately one month for production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukubekaji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48014332133605,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/20251106-184320.jpg?v=1762428291","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/zh\/products\/tafu","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}