{"product_id":"yoshihiro-high-carbon-blue-steel-2-kurouchi-santoku-japanese-multipurpose-knife-with-ebony-wood-handle","title":"Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Ebony Wood 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\u003eExperience culinary excellence with our handmade Yoshihiro Blue High Carbon Steel #2 Kurouchi Series Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife. This exceptional knife exemplifies intricate forging, layering, and hammering techniques, crafted using the traditional Kurouchi method. Its black-forged style not only reflects quality but also showcases the artistry of Japanese knife-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurouchi Series features a stunning unpolished rustic finish that adds character to your kitchen tools. With a hardness of 62-63 on the Rockwell scale, the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #2 provides superior edge retention, ensuring precision cuts every time. This series offers a higher level of finishing than standard Yoshihiro Kurouchi knives, making it ideal for home cooks and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santoku knife, known for its round tip and shorter, thinner blade, is the ultimate all-purpose knife. \"Santoku\" translates to \"three virtues,\" excelling at handling meat, fish, and vegetables effortlessly. Each knife is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans, resulting in a unique work of art that enhances your cooking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your culinary endeavors with the Yoshihiro Santoku Knife. 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