Achugao Pripåra Series | 8.5" Professional Japanese Chef Knife

Premiere Handmade 8.5" Japanese Style High Carbon Steel Chef Knife — Inspired by Ancient Chamorro Pottery

Product Overview:

Introducing the pinnacle of culinary craftsmanship with cultural depth: the Achugao Pripåra Premiere Handmade 8.5" Japanese Style High Carbon Steel Chef Knife, exclusively from BladesByCrank.com. This knife doesn’t just perform at the highest level — it carries over 2,000 years of Chamorro heritage through its blade etching.

The design is inspired by ancient pottery patterns found in Achugao, Saipan — I’ve been fascinated by the Pre-Latte Stone Period pottery of the Marianas—ancient patterns from over 2,000 years ago. The Achugao style, found in the northern part of Saipan, features enclosed geometric spaces and bold linework, once used to decorate everyday pottery that held both practical and cultural meaning.

Key Features:

• Cultural Design: Achugao pottery patterns date back over 2,000 years, representing Chamorro craftsmanship and history. Traditionally used only on pottery for special meals and ceremonies, never tools or weapons.
• Exquisite Material: Forged from high carbon steel with a hardness of 60-62 HRC, allowing for an Extremely Shinarp edge (Frank “The Crank” Camacho’s term for razor-sharp precision and edge retention).
• Vacuum Heat Treatment: Advanced heat treatment brings out the full potential of the steel for hardness, sharpness, and durability.
• Superior Craftsmanship: Anti-rust, anti-corrosion finish with a long-lasting edge, perfect for daily professional use.
• Premium Japanese Handle: Octagonal handle crafted from red wood and buffalo horn for comfort, balance, and beauty.
• Culinary Precision: Designed for clean, exact cuts that lock in food’s natural moisture and nutrients.

Product Specifications:

• Blade Length: 8.5 inches
• Material: High Carbon Steel
• Handle: Red wood + Buffalo horn
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC

In the Box:

• 1 x Premiere Handmade 8.5" Japanese Style High Carbon Steel Chef Knife
• Cultural heritage etching inspired by Achugao pottery
• A pledge of quality and craftsmanship from Frank "The Crank" Camacho

Japanese High-Carbon Steel Knives

Our Japanese knives are crafted from premium high-carbon steel produced in Seki City, Japan, a region with centuries of blade-making tradition.

🔥 Heat Treatment Process:

• Hardened at nearly 2,000°F
• Cryogenically cooled to −300°F for maximum stability
• Tempered at 300–400°F to balance sharpness and toughness

This meticulous process creates a blade that holds its edge longer, resists wear, and delivers the kind of performance trusted by Japanese chefs for generations.

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• Razor-sharp precision for slicing, dicing, and fine cuts
• Balanced toughness to handle daily kitchen use
• Low-maintenance stainless cladding for corrosion resistance

Each knife isn’t just a tool — it’s a piece of Japanese craftsmanship, perfected through science and tradition.

Experience the Art of Cooking & Culture:

Frank “The Crank” Camacho brings together world-class knife-making with the stories of our islands. The Achugao Pripåra Chef Knife is built for dicing, slicing, and carving with precision — while honoring the patterns our ancestors carved into clay thousands of years ago.

Don’t just cook — cut with culture.