{"product_id":"hand-made-195mm-kiritsuke-apexultra-carbon-steel-ash-burl-handle-copy-1","title":"Forged 185mm Kiritsuke. Takefu Shiro 2 carbon steel with Juniper Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind handmade chef's knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis kiritsuke is hand-forged from Shiro #2 carbon steel and paired with a stabilised juniper wood handle — light, nimble, and built for everyday use in the kitchen. Its tall blade profile makes it perfect for chopping herbs and vegetables, with plenty of knuckle clearance and a straight edge for clean, confident cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm Shiro #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convex, for cleaner food release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light forced patina, giving you a head start before your own patina develops naturally with use. Shiro #2 reacts quickly to acidic food, so it's important to clean and dry the blade after each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarbon steel rewards a little care — please follow our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nottinghamknifeworks.co.uk\/pages\/looking-after-your-knife\"\u003emaintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e while your patina builds. For ongoing upkeep, we'd recommend our own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nottinghamknifeworks.co.uk\/products\/nottingham-knifeworks-knife-wax?srsltid=AfmBOoodSDS5uLXDqUg5e2z5Yw_7uN4YIeXyUrejQr-dsIcOm8UK3il_\"\u003ehandcrafted, food-safe Knife Wax\u003c\/a\u003e, which protects the blade and keeps it performing at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese-style construction, stabilised juniper wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 185mm (175mm cutting edge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 335mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 149g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandcrafted by @nottinghamknifeworks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be age 18 or over to purchase a kitchen knife.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nottingham Knifeworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53986358952283,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/2734\/1659\/files\/PXL_20260906_094524677.jpg?v=1788691790","url":"https:\/\/nottinghamknifeworks.co.uk\/products\/hand-made-195mm-kiritsuke-apexultra-carbon-steel-ash-burl-handle-copy-1","provider":"Nottingham Knifeworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}