{"product_id":"imai-aogami-super-kurouchi-bunka-183mm-blade-only","title":"Imai Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 183mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imai Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 183mm is a nimble, all-purpose Japanese knife blade forged and ground by Shotaro Imai in Echizen. Its relatively flat edge supports push cutting and chopping, while the pointed K-tip offers excellent control for onions, shallots, garlic and fine trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami Super (Blue Super) forms the cutting core, providing excellent edge retention, a refined edge and strong sharpening response. Stainless cladding reduces maintenance across most of the blade, although the exposed carbon-steel edge remains reactive and will form a natural patina. The dark kurouchi finish preserves the blade’s handmade forged character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlade geometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 183mm long and 44mm tall at the heel, this bunka offers more reach than many compact all-purpose knives while remaining easy to control. The spine tapers from 2.8mm at the heel to 2.0mm at mid-blade and approximately 0.51mm 10mm from the tip, giving the K-tip fine precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for cooks who want professional-level carbon-steel performance in a versatile bunka profile and intend to install their own wa handle. It handles vegetables, herbs, boneless meat, poultry and fish with equal confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlacksmith: Shotaro Imai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife type: Bunka blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore steel: Aogami Super \/ Blue Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCladding: Stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 183mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade height at heel: 44mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness at heel: 2.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness at mid-blade: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness 10mm from tip: 0.51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Sanjo Walnut Octogon with Maple Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Maker box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the cladding is stainless. Hand wash, dry immediately and never place the blade in a dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen food and glass, stone or ceramic boards. Use food-safe knife oil during humid or long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878802235649,"sku":"IMAI-AS-KURO-BUNKA183-BLADE","price":2612.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7687\/5777\/files\/imai-as-kurouchi-bunka-183mm-rear-reference.jpg?v=1784665240","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.eu\/en-no\/products\/imai-aogami-super-kurouchi-bunka-183mm-blade-only","provider":"Tokushu Knife Malta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}