{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-sg2-minamo-bunka-180mm-amboyna-burl-western-sp1","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Bunka 180mm Amboyna Burl Western","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 san-mai stainless cladding and a tsuchime hammered finish inspired by summer thunderstorms. The 180mm bunka profile combines a straight edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, chopping, and intricate julienning tasks through enhanced control and flat-edge contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers high wear resistance with excellent edge retention, though the powdered metallurgy makes sharpening relatively demanding. The blade measures 1.9mm at the heel spine and tapers to 1.0mm near the tip, remaining thin behind the edge for clean cutting performance. A coke-bottle shaped western handle crafted from stabilised amboyna burl, acrylic, and G10 provides a tapered rear end and wider midsection for secure grip and ergonomic control during extended use. This double-bevel knife weighs 136g with a 48mm heel height, balancing artistic craftsmanship with functional geometry for daily kitchen work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46314557112541,"sku":"KT-MINAMO-BU180AB_SP","price":639000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshimiKatoSG2MinamoBunka180mmAmboynaBurlWesternSP1-20250326-01.jpg?v=1743041045","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/yoshimi-kato-sg2-minamo-bunka-180mm-amboyna-burl-western-sp1","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}