{"product_id":"muneishi-aogami-2-tsuchime-damascus-bunka-165mm-noyer","title":"Muneishi Aogami #2 Tsuchime Damascus Bunka 165mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebunka\u003c\/strong\u003e 165 mm in \u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2 (Blue Steel #2)\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a generous blade height with a k-tip point that allows detail work a santoku does not handle as naturally. The versatile profile covers vegetables, meat and fish, while the fine tip passes through where a flat-tipped blade would catch. At 165 mm, the format stays compact on the board without sacrificing knuckle clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuchime\u0026nbsp;(hammered) finish covers the blade face with irregular indentations that reduce food adhesion: the small pockets create air gaps between the blade and the ingredient, limiting sticking on dense vegetables. The wa-handle in walnut, with a fine grain and warm tone, completes the knife without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 (Blue Steel #2) is produced by Hitachi Metals from Shirogami #2, with chromium (0.2,0.5%) and tungsten (1,1.5%) added for stronger edge retention between sharpenings. The steel responds readily to a whetstone and takes a very fine edge. For those who value patina development, Shirogami remains the more reactive option, which has its own appeal depending on preference. Aogami #2 is a non-stainless carbon steel: it develops a progressive patina with use, which is normal and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade immediately after use. Do not leave the steel in prolonged contact with moisture or acidic ingredients. A light coat of camellia oil before storage protects the surface. Not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muneishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50510645526702,"sku":"IBA-030-02-CB165","price":460.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/muneishi-aogami-2-tsuchime-damascus-bunka-165mm-noyer-1_79c2f43d-37a8-4476-8277-d81cd8c56d8c.jpg?v=1790105363","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/muneishi-aogami-2-tsuchime-damascus-bunka-165mm-noyer","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}