{"product_id":"hokiyama-bunka-aogami-super-kuro-uchi-170mm","title":"Hokiyama Bunka Aogami Super Kuro-uchi 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese knife \u003cstrong\u003eHokiyama Bunka Aogami Super Kuro-uchi 170mm (6.7\")\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great multi-purpose knife with a black Kuro-uchi protective patina and hammer dents. As the original Japanese multi-purpose knife, the bunka blade shape is suitable for preparing large quantities of vegetables, meat, and fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis knife is fitted with a traditional Japanese handle of octagonal shape, made of mahogany and zelkova wood. The blade is also available without a handle \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hokiyama-bunka-aogami-super-kuro-uchi-170mm-blade\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.  If you prefer this option, you can \u003ca title=\"Knife handles\" href=\"\/collections\/knife-handles\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/knife-handles\"\u003eorder a custom handle separately\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bunka-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003eBunka\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most versatile and useful blade shapes in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core of this knife is Hitachi's Super Blue Steel (Aogami Super), which is the very top quality of traditional Japanese steels. \u003cbr\u003eThis knife was heat-treated to around 63 HRC. It is a very hard steel, meaning that it will retain a super-fine sharpness for a long time. In addition, due to the high carbon content (1.4-1.5%), the knife is very easy to sharpen. Among the high carbon steels, Aogami Super is also the least sensitive to rust. It also contains 0.4% vanadium as an admixture for micronized metal grains, which gives the steel more toughness. Aogami Super is rated as the most advanced carbon steel. The outer layers are of softer, stainless steel, giving the knife extra rust protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade’s core was laminated using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003cbr\u003e→ Read more on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003eBlade Construction: Lamination\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kuro-uchi (black) patina on the upper part of the knife gives it a unique and rustic appearance. Kuro-uchi finish, the unprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look. The knife bears visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful finish and also prevents food from sticking to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFitted with a traditional Japanese handle of octagonal shape made of mahogany and zelkova wood, which are renowned for their strength and durability. The handle has a natural wooden feel and its minimalistic, traditional look will give any blade an added dimension of elegance without drawing too much attention from the blade. The handle is symmetrical, and suitable for both left- and right-handed users.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation, while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hokiyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49327899541850,"sku":"390116251580","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HokiyamaBunkaAogamiSuperKuro-uchi170mm_6.7___390116251580_1.jpg?v=1724061526","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/hokiyama-bunka-aogami-super-kuro-uchi-170mm","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}