{"title":"Blade Construction Collection For Warikomi - Soft Iron Clad","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"k-s-blue-2-kurouchi-chinese-cleaver-210mm","title":"K\u0026S Blue 2 Kurouchi Chinese Cleaver 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe K\u0026amp;S Blue 2 Kurouchi Chinese Cleaver 210mm is a double-bevel Chuka Bocho featuring Aogami #2 carbon steel, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a broad blade for precision vegetable and meat preparation. This 210mm profile measures 95mm at the heel and weighs 352g, providing a tall rectangular surface that facilitates scooping ingredients and allows a deep pinch grip for controlled cutting direction on tall produce. The defined tip enables scoring and carving tasks within a general-purpose kitchen workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel from Hitachi Special Steel achieves 61-63 HRC and features added chromium and tungsten for improved toughness and edge retention. The warikomi soft iron clad construction with kurouchi finish is reactive carbon steel that requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust. Thin behind the edge geometry supports cutting performance, while the traditional ho wood cleaver handle with stainless steel ferrule positions the balance point forward. This blade-heavy balance suits the intended two-finger blade grip and three-finger handle hold characteristic of Chinese cleaver technique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46746973536477,"sku":"KNS_B2KU_CH210","price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/K_SBlue2KurouchiChineseCleaver210mma.jpg?v=1757053120"},{"product_id":"higonokami-aogami-folding-knife-small","title":"Higonokami SK Steel Folding Knife - Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nagao Kanekoma Factory Higonokami SK Steel Folding Knife Small is a traditional friction folder with a 65mm double bevel edge, best fit for household users and gift buyers seeking an authentic Japanese utility tool. Produced in Miki by the only workshop retaining the original Higonokami trademark, this knife features SK carbon steel in warikomi soft iron clad construction with a migaki finish. The blade measures 2.6mm at the heel and tapers to 2.3mm at the tip, weighing 32g total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis folding knife suits in-hand peeling, trimming, and precision tasks requiring sharpness over strength. As a reactive carbon steel blade without stainless cladding, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The special octagonal WA handle pairs with the friction folder mechanism for controlled detail work. Nagao Kanekoma Factory has maintained this classic form across five generations since 1894, delivering the Higonokami in its truest traditional configuration for delicate cutting applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898695504093,"sku":"HIGONOKAMI-SK-SML","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HigonokamiSKSteelFoldingKnife-Smalla.jpg?v=1761268857"},{"product_id":"higonokami-sk-steel-folding-knife-large","title":"Higonokami SK Steel Folding Knife - Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Higonokami SK Steel Folding Knife - Large is a traditional friction folder from Nagao Kanekoma Factory in Miki, featuring SK carbon steel and a 90mm edge length for utility and paring tasks. This knife best fits household users and gift buyers seeking an authentic Japanese folding knife for delicate cutting work that requires precision over strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses warikomi construction with soft iron cladding and a migaki finish, housing a double bevel SK carbon steel core rated between 58 and 62 HRC. As this is not stainless clad, the reactive carbon steel blade is prone to rust and requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The octagonal WA handle pairs with the friction folder mechanism to create a lightweight tool weighing 65g with a spine thickness of 2.7mm at the heel. Nagao Kanekoma Factory remains the only business producing this knife type with authentic form and processes, continuing a tradition established in 1894.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47102581571805,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HigonokamiSKSteelLarge1.jpg?v=1765517066"},{"product_id":"higonokami-sk-steel-folding-knife-medium","title":"Higonokami SK Steel Folding Knife - Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Higonokami SK Steel Folding Knife Medium by Nagao Kanekoma Factory is a traditional friction folder with a 70mm double bevel edge in reactive SK carbon steel, best fit for household users and gift buyers seeking an authentic Japanese utility tool. Produced in Miki by the only workshop authorised to use the original Higonokami trademark, this knife continues a lineage established in 1894 and maintains the classic form through five generations of the Nagao family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis friction folder features warikomi soft iron clad construction with a migaki finish and weighs 42g. The SK steel blade measures 2.5mm at the spine and requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust due to its reactive carbon composition. Designed for precision tasks including peeling, trimming, and detail work, the blade opens via a chikiri lever and locks through friction alone. The special octagonal WA handle pairs with the compact profile to support in-hand cutting and general purpose household use, functioning as a dedicated companion to traditional farming or logging tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47102587011293,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HigonokamiSKSteelMedium1.jpg?v=1765519226"},{"product_id":"introductory-offer-k-s-white-2-kurouchi-chinese-cleaver-210mm","title":"Introductory Offer: K\u0026S White 2 Kurouchi Chinese Cleaver 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Knives and Stones White 2 Kurouchi Chinese Cleaver measures 210mm and best fits users seeking a broad rectangular blade for slicing, dicing, and scooping prepared ingredients. The Chuka Bocho profile features a double bevel with a defined tip and slightly curved belly, enabling precision tasks on tall produce while the tall blade height facilitates deep pinch grip control. This general-purpose cleaver is not intended for cutting bone but handles fine and heavy-duty chopping of vegetables and meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses Hitachi White 2 carbon steel in warikomi soft iron clad construction with a kurouchi surface finish. This reactive steel requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion and is noted for being easy to sharpen. Measuring 3.0mm at the spine and weighing 339g, this knife provides substantial presence during preparation. The wide blade surface excels at crushing garlic and transferring food from board to pan, combining traditional Chinese cleaver functionality with Japanese steel performance for high-volume ingredient preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives and Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47530523361501,"sku":"KNS_W2KU_CH210","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2358.jpg?v=1772424528"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/blade-construction-collection-for-warikomi-soft-iron-clad.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}