{"product_id":"matsubara-blue-2-k-tip-sujihiki-240mmnashiji-burnt-kashi","title":"Matsubara Blue 2 K-tip Sujihiki 240mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Matsubara Blue 2 K-tip Sujihiki 240mm is a stainless-clad carbon steel slicer best fit for professionals and enthusiasts requiring a long blade for protein carving. Forged by fourth-generation blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka at Matsubara Hamono in Nagasaki, this knife features a Blue 2 (Aogami #2) core with stainless cladding in a san-mai construction. The 240mm double-bevel edge suits general slicing tasks, portioning large cuts of meat, and preparing terrines with reduced friction due to the slim profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while remaining accessible to sharpen. The blade has a nashiji surface finish and tapers from a 3.2mm spine at the heel to 0.6mm at the tip, weighing 175g total. An octagonal burnt Kashi Japanese oak handle without ferrule or spacer pairs with this geometry, providing a textured grip through controlled charring on one half of the wood. This combination of hand-forged taper, reactive carbon core, and stainless exterior offers practical handling for extended slicing work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matsubara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968400183517,"sku":"MABA-B2NASH-KSJ240BK","price":371000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5199.jpg?v=1778810112","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/matsubara-blue-2-k-tip-sujihiki-240mmnashiji-burnt-kashi","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}