{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-sg2-minamo-bunka-180mm-amboyna-burl-western-shikakkei-tsuchime","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Bunka 180mm Amboyna Burl Western, Shikakkei Tsuchime","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Bunka 180mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking precise vegetable and meat preparation. Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with sanmai stainless cladding and a distinctive hammered Tsuchime finish inspired by summer thunderstorms. The 180mm Bunka profile combines a straight edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and intricate julienning tasks with control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through Kato's masterful heat treatment, providing excellent edge retention and wear resistance while remaining thin behind the edge. This powdered metallurgy ensures uniform carbide distribution for fine sharpness, though the steel is relatively hard to sharpen. The double-bevel geometry measures 2.0mm at the spine heel and tapers to 1.1mm at the tip. An Amboyna Burl Western handle with a coke-bottle shape offers a tapered rear end and wider midsection for secure grip and ergonomic control during extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46314567860445,"sku":"KT-MINAMO-BU180AB_SKT","price":620000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshimiKatoSG2MinamoBunka180mmAmboynaBurlWesternSP2-20250326-01.jpg?v=1743041540","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/yoshimi-kato-sg2-minamo-bunka-180mm-amboyna-burl-western-shikakkei-tsuchime","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}