{"product_id":"hkka-ae185-gb255","title":"Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kumokage Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mm Teak Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHatsukokoro's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eKnives from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slicer ('Sujiihki' in Japanese) is a valuable tool for skinning, trimming and\/or portioning protein items (fillet of salmon or turkey breast). Depending on the length, professionals use it as a utility blade or use it during service on the line. For home cooks, a slicer is a great blade for those special times of the year where you want to get even slices without striations on your turkey breasts and other roasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Tosa-Kochi\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Kiritsuke Sujihiki \u003cbr\u003eSize: 255mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Teak \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 411.5mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 254mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 266mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 39.6mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.5mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 145.5mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 173g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527231934657,"sku":"HKKA-AE185-GB255","price":305.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/MTXX-MH20240406_155219012.jpg?v=1787663044","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/hkka-ae185-gb255","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}