{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-nashiji-as-bunka-170mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato nashiji AS bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato, this 170mm bunka is a compact Japanese kitchen knife with an Aogami Super core clad in stainless steel and a nashiji finish. It's a nimble size that works well for home cooks and pros who want an agile knife for everyday prep. Aogami Super holds an edge exceptionally well; the stainless cladding keeps maintenance low, though the core will patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e169mm (6.65\") cutting edge length, 46.6mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAogami Super core (~64 HRC) with stainless cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNashiji finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval rosewood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbidextrous (50:50 bevel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent Japanese multipurpose knife for home cooks and pros alike looking for a compact, agile blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/yoshimi-kato-knives\" title=\"Yoshimi Kato knives\"\u003eYoshimi Kato\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e bunka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e nashiji\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 319mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 169mm (6.65\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 3.8mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 3.3mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 1.8mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 0.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e oval rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eEach knife is handcrafted, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, just email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in Japanese knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47513690505452,"sku":"YKNASB170","price":42000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/yoshimi-kato-nashiji-aogami-super-bunka-170mm-full-profile.webp?v=1775986088","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-nashiji-as-bunka-170mm","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}