{"product_id":"kei-kobayashi-r2-bunka-170-mm","title":"Kei Kobayashi R2 Bunka 170 mm","description":"\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; width: 100%; height: 195.938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e170 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e315 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eR2 (SG2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMono Lacqured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFerrule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRockwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHeight Spine to heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWidth at Spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e135 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4486%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.6943%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDouble (50\/50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blacksmith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kobayashi family has been a part of producing knives in the Seki city area of Japan for many years but worked in the shadows sharpening knives for other brands. When Kei Kobayashi took over as president of the company from his father his first order of business was creating their own brand that they could produce knives under. Knives under the Kei Kobayashi brand are the definition of \"lasers\". They are extremely thin at the spine and behind the edge which contributes to one of the silkiest cutting feels you will ever experience. This does mean they are more delicate even when compared to other Japanese knives so be sure not to twist, pry or torque when using one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-dcd0572d-7fff-36d4-f1d8-eaad4c428533\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bunka is a mid-sized, all-purpose knife that is compact, nimble, and handles many tasks. It's a touch shorter than the Gyuto and Kiritsuke, making it easier to wield and less intimidating to use. The \"reverse tanto\" or \"K-tip\" gives the user more travel for their guide finger toward the tip of the knife, which is super handy for tasks that require precise tip work, like brunoise shallot or garlic. It's great at slicing smaller proteins and flying through any mid-sized vegetable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/i1WsRFdAYmg\" title=\"How to Maintain a Stainless Steel Knife\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Care (Stainless Steel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHARP Knife Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53202228969788,"sku":"KKR2165BU","price":449.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3105\/2666\/files\/IMG_6359.jpg?v=1783977698","url":"https:\/\/sharpknifeshop.com\/products\/kei-kobayashi-r2-bunka-170-mm","provider":"SHARP Knife Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}