{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurotetsu-blue2-kurouchi-ko-bunka-80mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Ko-Bunka 80mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Ko-Bunka 80mm is a compact double-bevel knife with an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking a reactive carbon steel blade. This 80mm profile features Blue 2 steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish, presenting a workhorse grind that measures 2.6mm at the spine and weighs 69g. The pointed bunka shape provides a straighter edge and angled tip suitable for precision tasks, slicing, and dicing fruits or vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 carbon steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions for improved toughness and edge retention. As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive iron exterior requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The octagonal Black Chacate handle offers a fine texture and durable timber construction that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns. This san-mai build pairs traditional Japanese forging with accessible specifications for users developing their sharpening skills on high-carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46015301943517,"sku":"HT-KRGN-B2KU-KOBK80BC","price":108000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKurotetsuBlue2KurouchiKo-Bunka80mmBlackChacatea.jpg?v=1736227605","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurotetsu-blue2-kurouchi-ko-bunka-80mm-black-chacate","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}