{"product_id":"yoshihiro-hongasumi-blue-steel-kama-usuba-traditional-japanese-vegetable-chopping-chef-knife-rosewood-handle","title":"Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Kama Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife, Rosewood 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\u003eThe Yoshihiro Usuba Kama-gata knife is a masterful blend of tradition and functionality, reminiscent of a small cleaver, and features a sharp tip for intricate tasks. Designed with enough heft to chop through heavy root vegetables, its blade is also adept at slicing delicate tomatoes into paper-thin pieces. Crafted from High Carbon Blue Steel #2, this knife boasts a remarkable hardness of 63-64 HRC, allowing for superior edge retention and the ability to achieve a finer edge compared to the Kasumi knives made from White Steel #2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of our Yoshihiro Hongasumi knives is a testament to the extraordinary skill of our master artisans, who meticulously forge high-quality knives that are indispensable in both craftsmanship and performance. The Blue Steel #2 is expertly forged with iron, creating stunning mist patterns that add to the knife's aesthetic appeal. Our artisans place a strong emphasis on refined forging and polishing, ensuring the highest attention to detail throughout the crafting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplemented by a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted Rosewood handle, this knife is not only a functional tool but also a piece of art. It comes with a protective wooden sheath known as a Saya, which safeguards the blade and enhances its visual appeal when not in use. The Usuba has quickly become a sought-after addition to kitchens, emerging as a new essential companion to the popular chef's knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Usuba is cherished for its versatility, effortlessly transitioning from chopping greens for salads to handling larger vegetable preparations for main dishes. 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