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Finished with a stabilized burl wood handle and signature rose mosaic pin, this is a statement blade built for performance and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stone\u0026Steel.co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57034683187573,"sku":"BARA-KIRITSUKE","price":89.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/2244\/0053\/files\/Bara_Kiritsuki_F.png?v=1775552350"},{"product_id":"bara-forge-7-santoku","title":"Bara Forge 7\" Santoku","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eThe Bara Forge Santoku is designed to be the most versatile blade in your kitchen — built for effortless slicing, clean chopping, and razor-sharp precision. 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