{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-bunka-mm-migaki-curly-maple","title":"Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Bunka 175mm Migaki Curly Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Bunka 175mm is a stainless-clad carbon steel knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking high performance in a general-purpose profile. This double-bevel blade features Aogami #2 core steel hardened to 61–63 HRC, encased in stainless cladding with a migaki finish. The 175mm edge length and distinctive reverse tanto tip provide precision for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats, while the straighter edge profile supports controlled cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel offers improved toughness and edge retention through added chromium and tungsten, maintaining sharpness comparable to White Steel #2 with greater resistance to chipping. The san-mai stainless clad construction protects the reactive carbon core from corrosion during use, though the exposed edge requires drying after washing. Weighing 158g with a spine measuring 2.2mm at the heel and tapering to 0.7mm at the tip, this knife pairs its blade geometry with a stabilised blue curly maple octagonal handle and stainless steel ferrule for balance and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47274669867229,"sku":"HST-KAJNB2-BU-OTMPSS","price":185000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKaijinBlue2Bunka-20260118-01.jpg?v=1768695770","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-bunka-mm-migaki-curly-maple","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}