{"product_id":"yoshihiro-high-carbon-blue-steel-2-kurouchi-gyuto-japanese-multipurpose-knife-with-kaede-handle","title":"Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Kaede Handle","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n        #specs {\n            padding: 15px;\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n            max-width: 800px;\n            margin: auto;\n        }\n\n        #specs h2 {\n            text-align: center;\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n            font-size: 1.5em;\n            font-weight: normal;\n            letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n        }\n\n        ul {\n            list-style-type: none;\n            padding: 0;\n            margin: 0;\n        }\n\n        li {\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            font-size: 1em;\n            padding: 6px;\n            margin-bottom: 2px;\n            word-wrap: break-word;\n        }\n\n        #specs strong {\n            flex: 0 0 auto;\n            min-width: 120px;\n            \/* Set a minimum width *\/\n            margin-right: 10px;\n            \/* Added right margin for extra horizontal spacing *\/\n        }\n\n        #specs span {\n            flex: 1;\n            \/* Ensure span takes up remaining space *\/\n        }\n\n        \/* Hover effect on li items within ul *\/\n\n        #specs ul li:hover {\n            background-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);\n            transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\n        }\n\n        \/* Mobile adjustments *\/\n\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            #specs {\n                padding: 10px;\n            }\n            #specs h2 {\n                font-size: 1.3em;\n            }\n            li {\n                font-size: 0.9em;\n                padding: 4px;\n            }\n            #specs strong {\n                min-width: 100px;\n                \/* Adjusted for smaller screens *\/\n                font-size: 0.9em;\n                \/* Reduced strong font size *\/\n                margin-right: 8px;\n                \/* Reduced right margin for mobile *\/\n            }\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur handmade Yoshihiro Blue High Carbon Steel #2 Series Gyuto Japanese Multipurpose Knife stands at the pinnacle of performance. It exemplifies intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, embodying the traditional Japanese craft known as Kurouchi, which refers to black forged knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique forging style features an unpolished rustic finish, showcasing the craftsmanship behind each knife. With a hardness rating of 62-63 on the Rockwell scale, the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #2 is renowned for its exceptional edge retention. The Kurouchi Series is meticulously finished and polished, surpassing our standard Yoshihiro Kurouchi knives in quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto knife is the most versatile and essential tool in any cook's arsenal. Its curved blade allows for a smooth rocking motion and an extended tip for quick chopping, making it ideal for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing delicious meals begins with selecting wholesome ingredients and using the best tools available. A high-quality chef's knife transforms every meal into something special. From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from the farmer's market to carving a roast chicken right out of the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: KNIFE CAN BE OXIDIZED WITHOUT PROPER CARE. 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