{"product_id":"tsunehisa-shirogami-kurouchi-ko-bocho-120mm","title":"Tsunehisa Shirogami Kurochi Finish Ko-Bocho Knife 120mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Shirogami in a Traditional Japanese Ko-Bocho Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa Shirogami Kurouchi Ko-Bocho 120mm is made in Japan from Shirogami (White Paper) carbon steel with a kurouchi (blacksmith's) finish - a compact, versatile small knife for precise kitchen tasks, with the pure carbon edge that Japanese chefs have relied on for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Shirogami (White Paper) carbon steel - kurouchi finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 120mm | Ko-Bocho (small knife) profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Traditional Japanese handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Reactive steel - wipe dry immediately after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Kurouchi Ko-Bocho\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKo-Bocho means small knife in Japanese - a compact, versatile blade for the precise detail work that larger knives can't reach. The kurouchi finish is the raw blacksmith's finish left on the blade after forging - rustic, characterful, and providing a degree of natural protection to the reactive carbon steel. Shirogami takes a keener edge than stainless and sharpens effortlessly on Japanese water stones. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe dry immediately after use - reactive steel will rust if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and protects the steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones - takes an exceptionally fine edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46943534448931,"sku":"T Shiro Kuro RC Ko-Bocho120","price":152.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/919DEB10-0E82-4D4D-8981-6E23AB2FFA9B.jpg?v=1731191729","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-shirogami-kurouchi-ko-bocho-120mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}