{"product_id":"hado-shiosai-spg2-ko-bunka-japanese-knife-walnut-handle-135mm","title":"HADO Shiosai SPG2 Ko-Bunka Japanese Knife \/\/ Walnut Handle \/\/ 135mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKo-Bunka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact version of the Bunka knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshorter blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (typically 120-150mm) with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinct k-tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecision tasks, fine slicing, and intricate cuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it highly maneuverable, perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edetailed work and smaller ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a popular all-purpose knife in Japanese homes before the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gained prominence. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKo-Bunka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emerged as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore agile alternative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering the same versatility in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller, more controlled format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for both professional chefs and home cooks.\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 Ko-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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\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 Ko-Bunka\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5mm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2mm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113.9g\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eComposition of SPG2 (Super Gold 2) Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended 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