{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hayabusa-ats34-samai-bunka-180mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ATS34 Sanmai Bunka 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ATS34 Sanmai Bunka 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a stainless blade with high edge retention. This 180mm Bunka profile features a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating precise slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables, fruits, and meats. The blade core comprises ATS34 stainless steel manufactured by Hitachi Special Steel, hardened to 60-61 HRC. This alloy contains 1.0% carbon, 13.5% chromium, and 4.0% molybdenum, providing toughness and corrosion resistance within a sanmai stainless clad construction finished in migaki polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing 144g, this knife pairs the stainless blade with an octagonal ebony wa-handle that offers a tapered geometric grip. The blade measures 2.4mm at the heel, tapering to 0.7mm at the tip, with a 46mm heel height and 170mm edge length. ATS34 serves as the Japanese equivalent to 154CM steel, originally designed for turbine use before gaining prominence in cutlery for its balance of ductility and strength. The Hayabusa line positions this steel in a budget-friendly format that remains easy to maintain due to the full stainless cladding. This combination of accessible pricing and technical specification suits users requiring a durable daily cutter without reactive steel maintenance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205634511069,"sku":"NK-HAYA-ATS34SM-BU175","price":251000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroHayabusaATS34SanmaiBunka180mm-20250215-05.jpg?v=1739787699","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-hayabusa-ats34-samai-bunka-180mm","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}