{"product_id":"hado-shiosai-bunka-180mm-walnut","title":"Hado Shiosai SPG2 Bunka Japanese Knife \/\/ Walnut Handle \/\/ 180 mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunka knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese all-purpose knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinct k-tip (kiritsuke) point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecision slicing, chopping, and intricate cuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflatter profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epush-cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharp tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e excels at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edetail work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, Bunka knives were widely used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese homes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became more popular. Today, they are favored for their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversatility, bold aesthetics, and precise performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them a stylish alternative to traditional chef knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re thrilled to announce that we now carry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHado knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a brand deeply rooted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘tamashii’ (魂, soul)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the essence of their craftsmanship. Each knife is made with deep intention, designed to create a connection with its user.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiosai line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has truly touched my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘tamashii’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiosai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the sound of the tide,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is beautifully captured in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egeometric hammering, soft kasumi finish, and polished edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, evoking sunlight shimmering on the ocean and waves crashing against the shore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless cladding and SPG2 (Super Gold 2) steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, refined through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowder metallurgy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally fine grain structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these knives offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephenomenal edge retention and easy sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Bunka is fitted with a beautiful walnut handle, offering a warm natural feel in hand and excellent balance with the blade for comfortable, controlled use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach blade is meticulously sharpened by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadataka Maruyama, Naohiro Nomura, and Takafumi Tsuda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, achieving absolute perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hado\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiosai\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eKnife Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunka\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2mm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147.2g\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Mai\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Tsuchime\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPG2 (Super Gold 2)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRockwell Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63 HRC\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakai City, Osaka, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition of SPG2 (Super Gold 2) Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon (C):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.25–1.45% (Enhances hardness and edge retention)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromium (Cr):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14–16% (Provides corrosion resistance and wear resistance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolybdenum (Mo):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3% (Improves toughness and enhances resistance to pitting and corrosion)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium (V):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.8–2.2% (Contributes to grain refinement, edge retention, and wear resistance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManganese (Mn):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.40% (Enhances strength and hardenability)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilicon (Si):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.50% (Adds toughness and improves overall durability)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of SG2 Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder metallurgy construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e results in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine, uniform grain structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely sharp and easy to maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh hardness (HRC 62-64)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional edge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent corrosion resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a great choice for kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTougher than many other high-hardness steels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reducing chipping risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSG2 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epremium stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-end Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutstanding balance of sharpness, durability, and ease of maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Precision slicing of vegetables, fruit, boneless meats, and other kitchen ingredients\u003cbr\u003e• Chopping and dicing vegetables\u003cbr\u003e• Push cutting with the relatively flat Bunka profile\u003cbr\u003e• Julienne and fine vegetable preparation\u003cbr\u003e• Precision slicing and portioning\u003cbr\u003e• Trimming and detailed food preparation\u003cbr\u003e• Intricate cutting using the sharp K-tip\u003cbr\u003e• Everyday kitchen preparation\u003cbr\u003e• Home cooking and professional kitchen use\u003cbr\u003e• Japanese-style food preparation\u003cbr\u003e• Fine ingredient preparation where precision and control are important\u003cbr\u003e• A versatile alternative to a traditional Western chef’s knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HADO","offers":[{"title":"Default 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