{"product_id":"yoshihiro-hongasumi-blue-steel-kiritsuke-multipurpose-japanese-chef-knife","title":"Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife","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\u003eForged from High Carbon Blue Steel #2 with an impressive HRC 63-64 hardness, the Hongasumi Kiritsuke features a traditional single-edge, ensuring exceptional edge retention and the ability to achieve a finer edge than a Kasumi Kiritsuke made from White Steel #2. Designed for intermediate-level chefs, this knife is ready to use straight out of the box, complete with a magnolia wood sheath, knife oil, and rust eraser. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, offering a level of quality unmatched by mass-produced alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur handmade Yoshihiro Hongasumi knives are skillfully forged by master artisans, combining expert craftsmanship with superior performance. The Blue Steel #2 core, hardened to HRC 63-64, is fused with iron to create a breathtaking mist-like Hongasumi pattern. Through precise forging and expert polishing, this knife achieves an exquisite balance of beauty and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementing the blade, the handcrafted Rosewood handle with an Ebony bolster enhances both aesthetics and grip, while the protective wooden Saya sheath safeguards the knife when not in use. As a traditional Japanese all-purpose chef's knife, the Kiritsuke embodies elegance and precision. Its elongated profile enables effortless slicing of sushi and sashimi, akin to a Yanagi, while the wider blade offers versatility for a variety of culinary tasks. The sword-like tip ensures balanced weight distribution, allowing for intricate knife work and refined presentation. A handcrafted knife like this transforms even the simplest cuts into an elevated experience of artistry and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife Specs:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63-64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hongasumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStain Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Steel #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Edged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolster Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaya Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"9.5\" (240mm)","offer_id":43311537979622,"sku":"HKKI240SHMS","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5\" (270mm)","offer_id":37099003379899,"sku":"HKKI270SHMS","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" (300mm)","offer_id":37099003412667,"sku":"HKKI300SHMS","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/4778\/5915\/products\/yoshihiro-hongasumi-blue-steel-kiritsuke-multipurpose-japanese-chef-knife-main.jpg?v=1753477418","url":"https:\/\/echefknifv.com\/products\/yoshihiro-hongasumi-blue-steel-kiritsuke-multipurpose-japanese-chef-knife","provider":"Yoshihiro Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}