{"product_id":"hinoura-ajikataya-180mm-bunka-knife-white-2-kurouchi-finish","title":"Hinoura Ajikataya 180mm Bunka Knife – White #2 | Kurouchi Finish","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpertly forged by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMutsumi Hinoura\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a renowned fourth-generation bladesmith from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSanjo, Niigata\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAjikataya 180mm Bunka Knife\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a striking, all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife tailored for slicing, chopping, and intricate prep work. Part of the esteemed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAjikataya (味方屋)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e collection, this knife blends traditional craftsmanship with refined performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade from high-carbon \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami  \/ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhite #2 steel (Shirogami #2)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and finished in a distinctive \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ekurouchi (黒打ち)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e style, the blade delivers razor-sharp performance, excellent edge retention, and smooth sharpening. The Bunka’s signature \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ek-tip (reverse tanto)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e profile provides outstanding control for precision cuts—especially useful in vegetable prep, herb mincing, and fine detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe octagonal \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echestnut wood handle (八角柄)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offers a secure, comfortable grip and excellent balance, allowing for fatigue-free use in both home and professional kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA fusion of tradition and utility, every Ajikataya knife embodies the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eshokunin (職人)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e spirit—an enduring commitment to quality, detail, and timeless Japanese forging excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This knife requires special care. Please refer to our FAQ page for detailed instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/ginzasteel.com\/pages\/carbon-steel-knife-blade-faq\"\u003e \u003cbutton style=\"background-color: #808080; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; border: none; border-radius: 5px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e Carbon Steel FAQ \u003c\/button\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hinoura 🇯🇵","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48912179658979,"sku":"HIN-AK-BN-180","price":412.67,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1835\/3379\/files\/HIN-AK-BN-01.webp?v=1778007350","url":"https:\/\/piiong.ca\/products\/hinoura-ajikataya-180mm-bunka-knife-white-2-kurouchi-finish","provider":"Piiong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}