{"product_id":"matsubara-blue-2-k-tip-cleaver-180mm-nashiji-burnt-kashi","title":"Matsubara Blue 2 K-tip Cleaver 180mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Matsubara Blue 2 K-tip Cleaver 180mm is a stainless-clad Chinese cleaver best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring a broad blade for slicing, dicing, and scooping ingredients. Forged by fourth-generation blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka at Matsubara Hamono in Nagasaki, this 180mm Chuka Bocho features a double-bevel edge ground from Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel with a stainless cladding layer. The tall rectangular profile provides a generous cutting surface for processing large volumes of vegetables and meat, while the defined tip enables precise scoring and carving tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel offers high edge retention and toughness, achieving 61-63 HRC hardness through added chromium and tungsten. This san-mai construction pairs a reactive carbon core with stainless cladding to improve usability during extended prep sessions. The knife measures 79mm at the heel, tapers from 3.4mm at the spine to 0.5mm at the tip, and weighs 255g. An octagonal burnt Kashi Japanese oak handle without ferrule or spacer complements the nashiji finish, providing a textured grip that suits deep pinch-grip positioning on the tall blade for controlled directional cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matsubara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968450318557,"sku":"MABA-B2NASH-KCHKA180BK","price":427000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7665_a1f5c922-1794-4522-8aad-855e520a6950.jpg?v=1762752707","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/matsubara-blue-2-k-tip-cleaver-180mm-nashiji-burnt-kashi","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}