{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-stainless-clad-bunka-180mm-olive-wood","title":"Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Stainless Clad Bunka 180mm - Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nimble,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e multi-purpose Japanese culinary tool engineered for rapid prep and surgical precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Hatsukokoro Kaijin 180mm Bunka unites the exceptional sharpness and bite of Hitachi Blue #2 high-carbon steel with low-maintenance stainless steel cladding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Characterized by its dramatic triangular \"reverse-tanto\" (K-tip) profile and tall blade geometry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this knife delivers ample knuckle clearance at the board,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e razor-thin push-cutting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pinpoint scoring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complemented by a warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand-finished octagonal olive wood handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHitachi Aogami (Blue) #2 Carbon Core:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardened to 61–63 HRC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivering exceptional wear resistance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e smooth edge feedback,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an aggressive cutting bite that sharpens easily to a surgical apex on water stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStainless San Mai Cladding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The reactive carbon steel core is shielded between outer layers of stainless steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drastically reducing daily maintenance while leaving only the exposed core edge to take on a natural,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e protective patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAgile Bunka Geometry \u0026amp; K-Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The acute,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e triangular tip excels at horizontal score cuts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trimming,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and fine shallot or garlic work,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the tall blade face provides ample knuckle room and excels at scoop-and-transfer tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThin Convex Grind:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly ground thin behind the cutting edge to reduce friction,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminate wedging in dense root vegetables,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and ensure smooth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e effortless separation through food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOctagonal Natural Olive Wood Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-fitted with an ergonomic octagonal (Hakkaku) handle carved from dense natural olive wood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing a tactile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e secure grip for pinch or handle holds alongside natural resistance to moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eKaijin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eBunka (All-Purpose Knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003e180mm (~7.1 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eAogami (Blue) #2 High-Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCladding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eStainless Steel (San Mai)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003eKasumi \/ Polished Migaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003e61 – 63 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,1,0\"\u003eNatural Olive Wood (Octagonal \/ Hakkaku)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,10,1,0\"\u003eDouble-beveled (50\/50 Ryoba)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,11,1,0\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eCare Instructions \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand Wash \u0026amp; Dry Immediately:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wash by hand with warm water and mild dish soap,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and towel dry completely right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While the stainless cladding resists corrosion,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the exposed Blue #2 cutting edge will rust if left damp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePatina Formation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular cutting of proteins and warm ingredients will cause the exposed carbon steel edge to naturally oxidize into shades of blue,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grey,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bronze,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing a protective barrier against corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDishwasher Prohibition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never put this knife in a dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intense heat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high water pressure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and harsh chemical detergents will degrade the natural olive wood handle and ruin the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid Hard Surfaces \u0026amp; Dense Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not cut bones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e frozen ingredients,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shells,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or dense fruit pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always prep on soft end-grain wooden boards or Japanese synthetic rubber cutting mats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharpen on Japanese water whetstones (1000–6000 grit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid honing steels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pull-through sharpeners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or motorized wheels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which can damage the delicate edge geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67823582445798,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0160.jpg?v=1792610492","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-stainless-clad-bunka-180mm-olive-wood","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}