{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurotetsu-blue2-kurouchi-ko-bunka-120mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Ko-Bunka 120mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Ko-Bunka 120mm is a compact general-purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with an octagonal Black Chacate handle. This 120mm Ko-Bunka features a double bevel edge ground from Hitachi Blue 2 steel, hardened to 61-63 HRC, and encased in soft iron cladding with a kurouchi surface finish. The profile blends santoku and k-tip gyuto characteristics with a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating precision tasks like julienning alongside standard slicing and dicing of fruits, vegetables, and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 carbon steel contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while remaining accessible for sharpening. As this knife has soft iron cladding rather than stainless steel, the blade is reactive and requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust. The workhorse grind measures 2.8mm at the heel, tapering to 1.6mm at the tip, and the knife weighs 92g with a 41mm heel height. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration, pairing traditional wa-style ergonomics with the functional geometry of this compact bunka profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46015547310301,"sku":"HT-KRGN-B2KU-KOBK120BC","price":119000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKuroganeBlue2KurouchiKo-Bunka120mmBlackChacatea.jpg?v=1736399963","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurotetsu-blue2-kurouchi-ko-bunka-120mm-black-chacate","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}