Matsubara Blue 2 K-tip Cleaver 180mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi

Matsubara Blue 2 K-tip Cleaver 180mm Nashiji Burnt KashiThe Matsubara Blue 2 K tip Cleaver 180mm is a stainless clad Chinese cleaver best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring a broad blade for slicing, dicing, and scooping ingredients. Forged by fourth generation blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka at Matsubara Hamono in Nagasaki, this 180mm Chuka Bocho features a double bevel edge ground from Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel with a stainless cladding layer. The tall rectangular profile provides a

this knife focuses on functional geometry for home cooks requiring a compact everyday tool

contributing to a total weight of 233g

which is indispensable for stretching cookies and puff pastry

providing improved edge retention and toughness with easier maintenance than fully reactive carbon knives

this knife features a VG10 core with stainless damascus cladding and a tsuchime surface texture

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achieving 62-64 HRC to support edge retention and uniform carbide distribution

displaying ripple markings characteristic of Nigara’s original technique

tip-led precision

best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable high-performance stainless blade from Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani

and also installed a ton of handles onto knives that I sell

offering a lightweight and stable grip through resin-infused wood fibre