{"product_id":"shibata-koutetsu-chromax-sujihiki-240mm","title":"Shibata Koutetsu Chromax Sujihiki 240mm","description":"\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shibata Koutetsu Chromax line is hand-forged in Takefu, Japan. Each knife is crafted from Chromax steel. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromax is similar to R2 powdered steel, with excellent edge retention but with a slightly tougher feel\u003c\/span\u003e. This line feature stainless cladding with textured sides to allow for better food release and are hand sharpened by master craftsman Takayuki Shibata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fit and finish on these knives is of the same top of the line caliber as the SG2 Koutetsu knives. They are finished with octagonal rosewood handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy we love them: Shibata knives are super lightweight, true lasers that need to used to believe their performance.  Chromax steel is super responsive to sharpening making for easy maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSujihiki knives are the equivalent to a European slicer with a few differences. First, the blade is typically thinner and made out of a harder steel, allowing for better edge retention. Additionally, the bevel on the blade is sharpened at a steeper angle, allowing for a more precise cut. Sujihiki can be used for filleting, carving and general slicing purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJarrah wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240mm  (9.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness at spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 1.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness at tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 1.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness (Rockwell scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBevel \/ Edge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble (50\/50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwash in warm water and towel dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chuboknives.com\/\" title=\"Japanese chef knives\"\u003eJapanese chef knives\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chubo Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42977247264866,"sku":"KOT-CHS240","price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0152\/1581\/files\/sujifront_8d835582-5fc9-43df-8867-f9abf4b36e58.jpg?v=1781011184","url":"https:\/\/www.chuboknives.com\/products\/shibata-koutetsu-chromax-sujihiki-240mm","provider":"Chubo Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}