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An overall provisional score: enthusiast and pro reputation, known makers, price fairness, service and Google rating.
  1. 1Kama-Asa
  2. 2Jikko Kappabashi
  3. 3Aritsugu Tsukiji
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  1. 1Santoku
  2. 2Deba
  3. 3Gyuto
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