{"title":"鋼 (Hagane) — The Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e鋼 (Hagane) — The Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel is the heart of every knife, these knives have been selected based on there purity and rare materials \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"testing-knive","title":"Bunka - ZDP-189 - HGN.2026.002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Saga Prefecture, Japan by Yoshida Hamono, this 190mm Bunka is forged from ZDP-189 powder metallurgy stainless steel and clad in a traditional San Mai construction. It combines exceptional modern metallurgy with the practicality and precision of one of Japan’s most versatile knife profiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core, ZDP-189 is one of the highest-performing stainless steels used in Japanese kitchen knives. Its exceptionally high carbon content allows the blade to be hardened to remarkable levels, producing an edge that takes an extremely refined finish and holds it for an unusually long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn use, the result is a knife that feels exceptionally crisp and precise through food. The fine edge, high hardness and responsive Bunka profile make it particularly well suited to controlled push cutting, fine vegetable preparation, herbs, fish and boneless proteins. It is a knife built for cooks who value precision but don’t want to sacrifice practicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 190mm, the Bunka offers a particularly useful balance between agility and capability. It has enough blade length to handle the majority of everyday preparation, while the compact profile and pronounced tip make it especially effective for detailed work. 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Purpose-built for vegetable preparation, its tall blade, flat edge profile and responsive Super Blue carbon steel make it an exceptionally capable tool for cooks who value precision, efficiency and clean cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged from Super Blue (Aogami Super) carbon steel, the blade delivers the exceptional edge retention, sharpening characteristics and cutting feel that have made premium Japanese carbon steel so sought after. It takes an incredibly refined edge and rewards precise technique with a smooth, controlled cutting experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 165mm, the Nakiri offers an excellent balance between capacity and control. Its tall blade provides generous board clearance while giving the cook a reassuring amount of surface to work with. 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The result is a knife that feels purposeful rather than simply versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a general-purpose chef’s knife, the Nakiri is designed around a specific style of preparation. For cooks who spend a significant amount of time working with vegetables, that sense of purpose quickly becomes apparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade has developed a beautiful natural patina adding character while reflecting the reactive nature of Aogami Super carbon steel. Properly maintained, the patina will continue to develop over time, giving the knife a finish that is entirely unique to its owner and its life in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly rewarding knife for anyone who appreciates the relationship between Japanese blade geometry and traditional food preparation. 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It takes an exceptionally refined edge, holds that edge beautifully through extended preparation and provides the sharpness, feedback and responsiveness that make premium carbon steel so rewarding to work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this Gyuto particularly interesting, however, is the way that carbon core is paired with stainless steel cladding. 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