{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shikkoku-blue-2-kurouchi-bunka-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Kurouchi Bunka delivers the cutting performance of traditional Japanese carbon steel at an exceptionally accessible price. Designed as a practical everyday knife, it offers outstanding performance for cooks looking to experience the sharpness and edge retention of Aogami (Blue) #2 steel without investing in a premium handcrafted blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is Hitachi Blue #2 carbon steel, prized for its excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, and ease of sharpening. It takes on an incredibly keen edge and rewards regular use with the crisp, responsive cutting feel that has made Japanese carbon steel knives so highly regarded. Do note that since the knife is fully carbon steel, it is prone to rusting. Care must be taken to keep the knife dry and oiled when not in use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Type: Bunka\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: Aogami 2 (Blue 2) Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Iron Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Mono Bubinga (African Rosewood) Octagonal Handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 3.4mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Height at Heel: 44mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 61\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 158g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 167mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 309mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48046614151326,"sku":"SHIKKOKU-AO165BUN","price":150.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/461f7972e08c78971b30450b2bcd200c.jpg?v=1785144943","url":"https:\/\/www.semiblack.sg\/products\/hatsukokoro-shikkoku-blue-2-kurouchi-bunka-165mm","provider":"Semiblack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}