{"title":"Line Collection For Tanaka B2 Stainless Clad Tsuchime","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tanaka-blue-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-bunka-165mm","title":"Tanaka Blue 2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Stainless Clad Bunka 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Shigeki Tanaka Blue 2 Stainless Clad Bunka 165mm best fits professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a general-purpose knife with a pointed tip and stainless-clad carbon steel core. The 165mm bunka profile features a straighter edge and reverse tanto tip suited for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats. Hitachi Blue 2 steel forms the cutting edge within a san-mai stainless clad construction, providing the performance characteristics of carbon steel with added stain resistance from the outer cladding layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade displays a tsuchime hammered finish and measures 2.3mm at the spine above the heel, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip. Blue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while remaining accessible for sharpening. This double-bevel knife weighs 93g and pairs with an octagonal Black Chacate wa handle known for fine texture and durability. Made in Miki by Shigeki Tanaka, this knife reflects a balance of cutting performance and knife geometry established through generations of bladesmithing expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46434783789277,"sku":"TANA_B2KUTS_BU165","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TanakaBlue2KurouchiTsuchimeBunka165mma.jpg?v=1747363815"},{"product_id":"tanaka-blue-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-stainless-clad-bunka-165mm-buffalo","title":"Tanaka Blue 2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Stainless Clad Bunka 165mm Howood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Shigeki Tanaka Blue 2 Stainless Clad Bunka 165mm features a Ho Wood octagonal handle and best fits professional chefs or enthusiasts seeking a precise general-purpose knife with stainless maintenance. The 165mm Bunka profile combines a straighter edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables, fruits, and meats. This geometry enables precision for intricate tasks like julienning while supporting everyday kitchen prep through its flat edge section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel at 61-63 HRC within a san-mai stainless clad construction, offering the cutting characteristics of high-carbon steel with stain resistance from the outer layers. A tsuchime hammered finish complements the kurouchi blacksmith surface on this double-bevel blade, which measures 2.5mm at the heel spine and tapers to 1.1mm at the tip. Weighing 93g with a 47mm heel height, the knife pairs this thin, tapered geometry with a lightweight Ho Wood octagonal handle and synthetic horn ferrule for traditional balance during extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47497816899805,"sku":"TANA_B2KUTS_BU165-B","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1880.jpg?v=1771987531"},{"product_id":"tanaka-blue-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-stainless-clad-petty-120mm","title":"Tanaka Blue 2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Stainless Clad Petty 120mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka Blue 2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Stainless Clad Petty 120mm is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts performing in-hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Made by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this 120mm blade features a Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction. The tsuchime hammered finish pairs with a kurouchi blacksmith surface to provide a distinct texture and aesthetic on the blade face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and offers ease of sharpening with resistance to chipping during precision tasks. The stainless cladding simplifies care while the carbon core retains cutting performance, though the edge remains prone to rust if not dried properly. This petty profile has a slim geometry that is thin behind the edge for intricate slicing and garnish preparation. Weighing approximately 93g, the knife features a Western pakka wood handle without a bolster, reflecting Shigeki Tanaka’s known balance between cutting performance and handle ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigeki Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47498411213021,"sku":"TANA_B2KUTS_PT165","price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1895.jpg?v=1771992834"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/collections\/line-collection-for-tanaka-b-2-stainless-clad-tsuchime.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}