{"product_id":"hkka-ae185-ea180","title":"Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kumokage Bunka 180mm Teak Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHatsukokoro's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e line translates to “cloud shadow.” Forged in Tosa, these knives are characterized by consistent and thin grinds, affordable prices, and profiles that work well for both rock chopping and push cutting. The Kumokage Blue #2's are not stainless and need to be kept dry to avoid corrosion over time. On the upside, they are very easy to sharpen and take a very keen edge. Hatsukokoro knives are known for a beautiful grind and polish, as well as generous heel height to prevent knuckles from contacting the board when cutting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnives from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e line are constructed from Blue #2 carbon steel and clad in soft iron, giving them excellent edge retention and performance while remaining fairly easy to sharpen. The thickness in the spine gives these a sturdy, weighted feel in the hand while the convex grind minimizes food stiction. These are excellent choices for first time carbon steel knife users thanks to their affordable price and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":2173750},\"15\":\"Roboto, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"A Bunka is a Santoku (an all-purpose knife) with a kiritsuke-tip. The accentuated tip is great for delicate work, whilst sharing the same versatility as the Santoku. It is a great knife as an addition to an existing all-purpose blade or as a first all-purpose knife for any cook.\"}'\u003eA Bunka is a Santoku (an all-purpose knife) with a kiritsuke-tip. The accentuated tip is great for delicate work, whilst sharing the same versatility as the Santoku. It is a great knife as an addition to an existing all-purpose blade or as a first all-purpose knife for any cook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducing Area: Tosa-Kochi\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Bunka \u003cbr\u003eSize: 180mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Teak \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 328mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 182mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 197mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 45.9mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.7mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 128mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 158g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 139px; top: 402.299px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527231017153,"sku":"HKKA-AE185-EA180","price":235.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/MTXX-MH20240406_154732383.jpg?v=1787663039","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/hkka-ae185-ea180","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}