{"product_id":"kanetsune-seki-yh-3000-kc-923","title":"SEKI KANETSUNE YH-3000 Usuba 165mm","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanetsune Usuba Knife 165mm - Aogami Hammered \u0026amp; Pear-skin Finish -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis popular series is crafted using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #2 steel (Blue Paper Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Japan’s most renowned high-grade steels from Hitachi Yasugi Works. A perfect balance of tradition, functionality, and artisanal craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsuba-style blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsuba-style blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a wide profile, making it ideal for chopping vegetables such as cabbages, root vegetables, and leafy greens. Its straight edge and broader design also make it a popular choice for users who prefer a knife without a pointed tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePremium Handle Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted with a durable, water-resistant laminated wood handle, reinforced with a stainless-steel bolster for strength and balance. The handle is finely polished, offering a refined and elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuperior Steel Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is forged with Hitachi’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #2 carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, clad with stainless steel (SUS410) for ease of maintenance. This three-layer construction delivers razor-sharp cutting performance with added corrosion resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHammered \u0026amp; Pear-skin Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-forged hammered texture and pear-skin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enashiji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finish reduce food adhesion, ensuring smoother slicing and enhancing the knife’s exceptional sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMasterful Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is expertly ground thin to maximize sharpness, reflecting the skill and precision of seasoned Japanese artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Japanese Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProudly crafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki City, Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Japan’s historic capital of bladesmithing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 295 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 165 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 1.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 170 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSteel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Paper Steel #2 (Aogami #2) core \/ SUS410 stainless cladding (3-layer steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black laminated plywood with stainless bolster\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Made in Seki City, Gifu, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SEKI KANETSUNE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47711203852520,"sku":"KC-923","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9274\/4680\/files\/KC-923_1.png?v=1759500944","url":"https:\/\/the-artisan-japan.com\/products\/kanetsune-seki-yh-3000-kc-923","provider":"The Artisan Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}