{"product_id":"vintage-bunmei-yoshikin-usuba-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-original-box-2137","title":"Vintage Bunmei Yoshikin Usuba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Original Box 2137","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience a vintage Bunmei Yoshikin Usuba - a 200mm single-bevel carbon steel vegetable knife built for precision cutting, crafted in Japan and presented in its original box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Bunmei Yoshikin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Second hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevel: Single bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 370mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Magnolia Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Fully forged, half tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Original box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bunmei Yoshikin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunmei Yoshikin is a respected Japanese cutlery manufacturer with a long history of producing traditional single-bevel knives for professional and home kitchens. The Usuba - meaning \"thin blade\" - is the dedicated Japanese vegetable knife, designed for the precise, paper-thin cuts demanded in kaiseki and traditional Japanese cuisine. Its flat, single-bevel edge allows the blade to glide through vegetables without crushing the cell structure, preserving texture, colour, and flavour. This 200mm carbon steel example is a serious tool for serious cooks - carbon steel takes an exceptionally keen edge and rewards regular maintenance with outstanding performance. Presented in its original box, this is a rare find in excellent second-hand condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use a honing rod - single-bevel blades require professional sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a whetstone or send to a professional sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a knife block or on a magnetic strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55353918488867,"sku":"BunmeiYoshikinUsuba200","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/6227982E-5419-4B63-BD84-A15536E4F7E0.jpg?v=1784720568","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-bunmei-yoshikin-usuba-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-original-box-2137","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}