Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Ko-Bunka 120mm Black ChacateThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Ko Bunka 120mm is a compact general purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with an octagonal Black Chacate handle. This 120mm Ko Bunka features a double bevel edge ground from Hitachi Blue 2 steel, hardened to 61 63 HRC, and encased in soft iron cladding with a kurouchi surface finish. The profile blends santoku and k tip gyuto characteristics with a straighter

210 mm Weight 136 g Total Length 360 mm Tip to Heel Length 216 mm Blade Height at Heel 47 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

The Masamoto Shiro-ko Honyaki: for those looking for another level of craftsmanship and exclusiveness

the slim profile reduces surface contact and friction when cutting soft proteins or portioning large pieces of meat

Steel: White 3 mono steel

An angled nail file that is easy to apply force

This profile suits slicing

The 165mm length and flat edge profile provide control for precision tasks such as julienning while functioning as a pointier alternative to the Santoku shape

Blade height at heel: 70 mm

The Sakai Takayuki Tokujou Kiritsuke 240mm is a single-bevel knife in White 2 carbon steel best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring usuba precision with yanagiba reach

Weighing 196g with a 31mm heel height

and mincing applications

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