{"product_id":"shibata-koutetsu-sg2-k-tip-ko-bunka","title":"Shibata Koutetsu SG2 K-tip Ko-bunka 135mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shibata Koutetsu SG2 K-tip Ko-bunka 135mm is a compact double-bevel knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise vegetable work and intricate cutting tasks. Produced in-house by Iron Clad in Fukuyama under Takayuki Shibata’s ‘Art Over Beauty’ philosophy, this blade features SG2 powdered stainless steel clad in stainless san-mai construction with a migaki finish. The 135mm edge length and 41mm heel height suit detailed prep work, while the pointed K-tip profile facilitates julienning and fine slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through uniform carbide distribution, providing wear resistance and edge retention that requires specific sharpening attention due to the alloy's properties. The blade measures 1.9mm at the heel and mid-section, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, reflecting the thin geometry characteristic of Shibata’s performance-oriented grinding. Weighing 86g, the knife pairs with an octagonal rosewood handle and synthetic horn ferrule that accommodates both right and left-handed users. Each piece is hand-ground and sharpened by Shibata himself, ensuring the tuned geometry and textured finish that define the Koutetsu line’s functional approach to kitchen cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649418678493,"sku":"SHIB-SGKT-KBU130","price":325000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/ShibataKoutetsuSG2K-tipKo-bunka135mma.jpg?v=1773699451","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/shibata-koutetsu-sg2-k-tip-ko-bunka","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}