{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-kurouchi-as-bunka-170-mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato Kurouchi AS Bunka 170 mm","description":"\u003ctable width=\"421\" style=\"height: 190px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eLength \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003e170 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003e315 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003eAogami (Blue) Super\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003eOak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eFerrule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003eBlack pakke wood \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eRockwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003e62-64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eHeight Spine to heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003e46 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eWidth at Spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003e2.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003e136 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 283.516px;\"\u003eBevel \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 260.484px;\"\u003eDouble (50\/50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshimi Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpknifeshop.com\/blogs\/news\/yoshimi-kato-spotlight\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoshimi Kato\u003c\/a\u003e works out of the Takefu Knife Village and took over the Family business from his father in 2013. His Father Hiroshi Kato-san started the shop in the late 1960's and was inaugurated as the 4th Chairman of the Takefu Knife village in 1994. Making incredible knives runs in the family obviously and we're very excited to have these incredibly sharp knives in our shop. They have one of the most beautiful damascus patterns we have ever seen and are sharpened by famous knife sharpener \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpknifeshop.com\/blogs\/sharp-knife-shop-blog\/makoto-kurosaki-spotlight\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakoto Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e; brother of one of our favorite knifemakers \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpknifeshop.com\/blogs\/news\/yu-kurosaki-spotlight\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYu Kurosaki\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu Knife Village\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpknifeshop.com\/blogs\/sharp-knife-shop-blog\/the-takefu-knife-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTakefu Knife Village\u003c\/a\u003e is a cooperative workshop in the Echizen region of Japan. It is the home to a long list of blacksmiths that we work with and many young and upcoming apprentices learning the trade. The area has a 700 year long history of smithing with roots in agricultural tools turned cutlery powerhouse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bunka is an all purpose shape that is very similar to the ever versatile santoku. With its more aggressive K-tip, or reverse tanto tip, these guys can do everything the santoku can, but excel in finer tip work for things like brunoise shallots and garlic. These knives are a surprising joy to thin and work on, despite the stainless cladding, and the tall bevels give them a great cutting feel through harder ingredients like carrots and sweet potatoes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PDUU9JchX7I\" title=\"How to Maintain a Stainless Clad Knife\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Care (Stainless Clad)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis knife is made from 3 layers of steel using a technique called Sanmai (Forge welding). It involves laminating a piece of Carbon steel with two pieces of Stainless steel giving the knife all the benefits of the carbon steel (Edge retention, ease of sharpening, cutting feel) and the Ease of Maintenance from Stainless steel. 2-3 millimeters of the carbon steel is exposed at the edge of the knife and is susceptible to rust and discouloration if not properly maintained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply Wipe the knife with a damp cloth immediately after use to keep it from rusting or discouloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever put your knife in the Dishwasher. The extreme heat will ruin the wooden handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly acidic ingredients (Onions, Tomatoes, Citrus) Will cause rust and oxidation to happen faster, thus the user must ensure the knife is wiped clean immediately after working with such an ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould any rust form it can be removed using a rust eraser or a mixture of Baking soda and water to simply scrub it clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHARP Knife Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52197689950505,"sku":"D-910","price":404.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6225\/6681\/files\/KnivesonRack-Gage-4213.jpg?v=1764453782","url":"https:\/\/konnichiwa.ca\/products\/yoshimi-kato-kurouchi-as-bunka-170-mm","provider":"こんにちはマート | KON NICHIWA MART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}