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This knife by MAC is a\u003cspan\u003e double-edged \u003cem\u003eusuba\u003c\/em\u003e (vegetable knife) used for thinly slicing fruits and vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e. Thanks to its thin blade, nakiris will slice right through vegetables and meet your cutting board without the horizontal push and pull that can make vegetables raggedy or smushed. It c\u003cspan\u003ean also be used as a multi-purpose knife for slicing meats and seafood (but not through bone or frozen foods).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur resident knife expert, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\"\u003eChef Kuni\u003c\/a\u003e (sushi chef and Kayoko's dad), says that this knife is ideal to cut cucumbers, daikon, and cabbage. 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From the bathing tofu man to the one shape-shifting into a tea kettle, each character is vibrantly depicted and hand-dyed on this\u003cspan\u003e 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etenugui\u003cspan\u003e cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis quick-drying towel is woven in Kyoto and dyed, color-by-color, for an off-set look. 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These red and white signs are ubiquitous throughout Japan for sold out shows, business grand openings, or festive events, and is meant to display good fortune. 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Show off your Umami Mart pride with this handsome black tote!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Bag: 13” W x 16\" H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12405389918287,"sku":"14-600-0007","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/um_booktote1.jpg?v=1532980957"},{"product_id":"poppy-party-print","title":"Poppy Party Print","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress up the kids room or the living room with this playful mixed media prints that will fit perfectly into a standard 8x10 frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoppy Party features a whimsical scene taking place in a field of bright orange poppies, illustrated by Anders Arhoj of Studio Arhoj. 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Many of his prints celebrate his feline friends, representing them as playful, cunning, and wise. In this Edo Fashion Cat tenugui, cats are depicted in traditional outfits of Edo-era Japan, while balancing a white ball.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quick-drying towel is woven in Kyoto and printed, color-by-color, for an off-set look. 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Hang it on your wall for decoration or use in your kitchen and to dry dishes and hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/cats-blowfish-octopus-tenugui-kitchen-towel\"\u003eCats, Blowfish + Octopus Tenugui\u003c\/a\u003e also by Utagawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt by Kuniyoshi Utagawa  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 20\"L x 20\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Musubi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32899517153359,"sku":"14-200-0002","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/53_cats.jpg?v=1613863508"},{"product_id":"mac-santoku-knife-6-5","title":"MAC Santoku Knife 6.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eMAC Santoku Knife\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a reliably great everyday chef knife for all entry levels, from occasional home cook to professional chef. In fact, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/articles\/japanese-knife-guide-winning-brands?goal=0_052c45086d-26e78fe085-\u0026amp;mc_cid=26e78fe085\u0026amp;mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/articles\/japanese-knife-guide-winning-brands?goal%3D0_052c45086d-26e78fe085-%26mc_cid%3D26e78fe085%26mc_eid%3D%5BUNIQID%5D\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1491435216211000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGzuN8RmwG62f_o-2S-8qSdTW9y9g\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/articles\/japanese-knife-guide-winning-brands?goal=0_052c45086d-26e78fe085-\u0026amp;mc_cid=26e78fe085\u0026amp;mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThomas Keller and Eric Ripert\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eare MAC Knife afficionados! What's all the fuss about? Made in Japan with a 6-1\/2\" inch blade forged from molybdenum steel (the same metal used to make samurai swords back in the day), the MAC Santoku knife is sturdy, well-balanced, and made to handle all means of slicing, dicing, and mincing.This knife will last you a lifetime (with proper handling and regular sharpening, natch), so please, for the love of god, bid adieu to that Ikea knife and say hello to MAC, the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur resident knife expert, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\"\u003eChef Kuni\u003c\/a\u003e (sushi chef and Kayoko's dad), says that this knife is ideal to cut anything – meat, vegetables, and tofu. He says, \"This is the best knife to use so you don't cut yourself.\" Recommended for home kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAC knives have a thin blade so cuts are effortless. Instead of using force when cutting, the blade does all the work. The lightweight, ergonomic design of MAC knives also reduce fatigue while slicing and dicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/nybKlzwrMMo\"\u003eEric Ripert\u003c\/a\u003e, Thomas Keller, and sushi chef Kunio use MAC knives, but we didn't know MAC knives could do this! (Don't try this at home.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nsRle5n2lm4\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 11.75\"L (6.5\"L blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Molybdenum steel and pakkawood  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39386424377423,"sku":"11-200-0015","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mac_santoku_a27e706d-fa70-4db6-bb4c-f994eaf4eb8b.jpg?v=1622072406"},{"product_id":"stem-mixing-glass","title":"Stem Mixing Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eLevel up your mixing game with this limited stemmed mixing glass from Tokyo. 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The stem also makes it easier to hold the glass in place when mixing drinks, and will slightly elevate your work surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out how to properly use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.umamimart.pro\/2011\/01\/happy-hour-whats-a-mixing-glass\/\"\u003emixing glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the Umami Mart blog!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity: \u003c\/span\u003e17.2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.75\"H x 3.5\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sokichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430275039311,"sku":"04-600-0021","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/stem_mixing.jpg?v=1624213713"},{"product_id":"bird-dish","title":"Mr. Slim Bird Dish","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis retro dish is perfect for peanuts, olives, ice cream, and rice crackers during cocktail hour. Or after-school snack time! Made with one, seamless sheet of high-quality stainless steel, the shape of this dish will surely delight any member of the family, from 0-100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with high quality 18-8 stainless steel in Tsubame, Japan, the Mr. Slim brand made its debut over 40 years ago. The company Sano Seisakusho's first product was a little fork made for fruit, called a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehime\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (princess) fork. Today they specialize in stainless steel barware, and their most popular product are their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/barware-jiggers\/products\/mr-slim-jigger\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/barware-jiggers\/products\/mr-slim-jigger\"\u003ejiggers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 5 7\/8\"H x 5 3\/4\"W x 1\/2\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sano Seisakusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39439076753487,"sku":"01-900-0015","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/birdy_dish.jpg?v=1629426902"},{"product_id":"red-stripes-tenugui-kitchen-towel","title":"Red Stripes Terry Tenugui","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and blue stripes on this tenugui look a bit like hard candy being stretched out before its cut and cooled. 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While tenugui are typically used as a light-duty tea towel or as decoration, these tenugui have a thicker, near-terry weave that will come in handy in tenugui \"extended technique.\" Use this as a handy sweat rag when doing yard work, for face-washing, wiping your coffee or tea station, or as a clever bandana. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: colors may run during the first couple of washes, so be sure to wash separately with cold water to avoid color bleeding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 31.25\"L x 13.5\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurochiku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39728319955023,"sku":"14-200-0031","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/oshare_red_stripe_tenugui.jpg?v=1646256717"},{"product_id":"ruined-palace-at-sonoma-kitchen-tenugui","title":"Ruined Palace at Soma Tenugui","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi's fantastical visions are brought to life once again on this tenugui. In this chaotic and unsettling depiction of a scene from a fiction work by Santo Kyoden, a giant skeleton crashes into a home, imposing itself onto a sorceress hurriedly reciting incantations to gather allies against this dark force. We think Kuniyoshi and Hieronymus Bosch would have been great buddies. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe skeleton is drawn precisely, and this influenced the manga artist Shigeru Mizuki who is well known as an author of \"Gegege no Kitaro\", a Japanese manga about folk monster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis painting was inspired from the book \"Utou Yasukata Chugiden\" by Santo Kyoden who was an Ukiyo-e artist and fiction writer in the Edo period. This scene takes place at the old palace in Soma, Japan. 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