{"product_id":"japanese-chef-knife-hokiyama","title":"●Japanese Chef Knife Hokiyama *Naoto Blue 1 Black Damascus Bunka 165mm 10.10","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperHeader\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperHeaderLogo\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperHeaderMenu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e　\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperContentsWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperContentsSub\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"pb40\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left pb40\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bold\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e[ Details ]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003eJ\u003cstrong\u003eapanese Chef Knife Hokiyama *Naoto Blue 1 Black Damascus Bunka 165mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Tosa Naoto” Bunka Japanese kitchen knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHokiyama Cutlery in Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a region with a long and distinguished tradition of Tosa cutlery production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe core steel is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #1 (Blue Paper #1 \/ Blue #1 Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a premium Japanese high-carbon steel originally developed by Hitachi Metals (now Proterial). The reverse side of the blade is clearly stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ao-Ichi Hagane” (青一鋼)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying the core material as Blue #1 Steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #1 is a high-carbon steel alloyed with chromium and tungsten. When properly heat-treated, it is capable of taking an exceptionally keen edge while offering excellent edge retention and wear resistance. These characteristics have made Blue #1 a highly regarded steel for high-quality Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of this knife is its beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emulti-layer steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Numerous flowing layers run along the lower portion of the blade, creating an organic, wave-like pattern. The layered steel develops subtle variations from blade to blade and contrasts beautifully with the darker upper portion of the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunka profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining a practical all-purpose blade shape with an angular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK-tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The pointed tip provides excellent control for detailed work, while the relatively tall blade offers good knuckle clearance and versatility for a wide range of kitchen tasks. The strong geometric silhouette also creates a striking contrast with the flowing pattern of the multi-layer steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe front of the blade bears the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Tosa Naoto Saku” (土佐 直斗作)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inscription and maker’s mark, while the reverse is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ao-Ichi Hagane” (青一鋼 \/ Blue #1 Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Kochi by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHokiyama Cutlery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Bunka combines the cutting characteristics of premium Blue #1 carbon steel with the craftsmanship and distinctive visual beauty of multi-layer Japanese blade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Kochi, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eA Double Edge Blue 1  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bold left pb20\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[ Specification ]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"t-spec\" style=\"width: 104.956%;\" height=\"168\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 60.8229%;\"\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.8193%;\"\u003eHendmade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 60.8229%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.8193%;\"\u003e Blue 1 Iron Cladding \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 60.8229%;\"\u003eOther specification standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.8193%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony mono handle \/ Blue 1 Naoto(直斗作）engraved\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item_details bold left pb20\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"t-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"287\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"287\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 302mm BladeLength: 165mm ( Tip to heel 163mm) Blade Width:43mm ( Heel to spine  )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"287\"\u003eBlade Thickness: 4mm( At heel ) 149g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"287\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGift box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperPayment\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperPaymentTop\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperPaymentContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SuperBoxContents\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/pics.ebaystatic.com\/aw\/pics\/paypal\/imgEcheck.gif\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccept credit or debit card and bank payments safely and easily with PayPal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe accept PayPal. 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