{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-vg10-chuka-bocho-180mm","title":"Hatsukokoro VG10 chuka bocho 175mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata for Hatsukokoro, this 180mm chuka bocho has a VG10 core at ~63 HRC with a migaki finish. A chuka bocho is a Chinese-style cleaver made in Japan, built for everyday prep -- vegetables and meat, not for chopping bones. It has a substantial heft to it. Being fully stainless, there are no rust concerns and no patina to manage. VG10 holds an edge well and is low maintenance. A capable Japanese cleaver for everyday prep work at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Tsubame-Sanjo for Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180mm (7.1\") cutting edge, 76mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 (~63 HRC), stainless\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang rosewood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hefty multipurpose Japanese cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" title=\"Hatsukokoro knives\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e chuka bocho\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e migaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm (7.1\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 2.3mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 2.2mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 2.2mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 2.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e rose wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5; padding:8px 24px; margin-top:16px; border-radius:6px; font-size:0.85em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe photo shows a randomly selected piece from our current stock. Minor variations in appearance and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives. If you want to see the actual knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47571323551980,"sku":"HVG10CB180","price":19000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/hatsukokoro-vg10-chuka-bocho-180mm-full-profile.webp?v=1777122448","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-vg10-chuka-bocho-180mm","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}