{"title":"Tadafusa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadafusa have been manufacturing hand made forged knives for home and professional use since 1948 and have a wonderful range available. We offer both the Hocho Kobo \"European Style\" or Bocho Kobo \"Japanese Style\" knives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBocho Tadafusa “Japanese style”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe word Bocho means Japanese style.  From the traditional Japanese range of hand-forged blue carbon steel knives by Tadafusa. Carbon steel holds a keen edge and these knives are exceptionally sharp. The handles are crafted from burnt Chestnut wood with a plastic ferrule. This wood is moisture resistant and also resistant to bacteria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese knives are created by ‘sandwiching’ layers of steel. The inside layer of Aogami (or Blue Paper Steel) allows honing to a super sharp edge. Sandwiching the Aogami between two harder layers of special composite steel enhances durability. The carbon steel exterior blade has been left with a rustic or nashiji (pear skin) finish. The undulating surface reduces suction, allowing food to fall freely from the blade and reducing resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHocho Tadafusa “European Style”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA decade ago Tadafusa engaged a renowned female industrial designer, Fumie Shibata, to design a European style range for the western market. Hand-forged, this range is offered in triple-layered blades of rust-resistant SLD steel (HRC of 60) and clad with soft stainless steel. This range has heat-treated sem-charcoaled chestnut handles for moisture and bacteria resistance. This core steel offers a sharp blade which holds its edge protected from rust and more easily maintained by the outer layer of stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hocho-petty-knife","title":"Hocho Petty Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHocho Tadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e 'European Style' Petty Knife is a small all-purpose knife ideal for herbs, small fruits and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis paring knife is excellent for tasks that require delicate slicing and a lot of dexterity. This workhorse will always come in handy when you need to slice up small pieces of meats, vegetables, and fruit. Beautifully presented in bespoke cardboard packaging, these stunning knives make a great gift. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis range has heat-treated semi-charcoaled chestnut wood handles for moisture and bacteria resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel (blade) \/ SLD Steel (edge)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChestnut Wood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL: 225 𝗆𝗆 (Blade Length: 125 𝗆𝗆)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 𝚐\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited 12-month manufacturers warranty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=771010c9c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCamellia Oil for Carbon Steel knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/sharpening-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTadafusa Sharpening Whetstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA decade ago, \u003cem\u003eTadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e engaged a renowned female industrial designer, Fumie Shibata, to design a European style range for the western market. Hand-forged, this range is offered in triple-layered blades of rust-resistant SLD steel (HRC of 60) and clad with soft stainless steel. This range has heat-treated sem-charcoaled chestnut handles for moisture and bacteria resistance. This core steel offers a sharp blade which holds its edge protected from rust and more easily maintained by the outer layer of stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways wash your knife by hand in warm soapy water, dry it and put away safely. \u003cbr\u003eIt is a good idea to wipe blade clean, dry  with food-grade oil every now and then to protect it from rust\u003cbr\u003eNever put your knife in the dishwasher or leave sitting wet for too long.\u003cbr\u003eOnly use a sharpening stone, not a steel to sharpen your knife. Steels re-align a blade but the most precise sharpening is done with a stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eHK-3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32037305253939,"sku":"","price":239.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/2941\/5219\/products\/Tadafusa-HochoKobo-Petty-0.jpg?v=1590010369"},{"product_id":"hocho-gyuto-knife","title":"Hocho Gyuto Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHocho Tadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e 'European Style' Multi-purpose knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eTadafusa's Hocho Kobo\u003c\/em\u003e range of hand forged stainless steel knives the \u003cem\u003eGyuto\u003c\/em\u003e is long and slim. The elongated blade makes this an ideal knife for creating the sawing motion necessary for cleanly cut meat, and its specially crafted to allow plenty of finger clearance - particularly helpful when you’re working over a cutting board. Perfect for meats and fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis range has heat-treated semi-charcoaled chestnut wood handles for moisture and bacteria resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel (blade) \/ SLD Steel (edge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChestnut Wood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal L: 340𝗆𝗆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade L: 210𝗆𝗆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e148𝚐\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited 12-month manufacturers warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=771010c9c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCamellia Oil for Carbon Steel knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/sharpening-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTadafusa Sharpening Whetstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA decade ago, \u003cem\u003eTadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e engaged a renowned female industrial designer, Fumie Shibata, to design a European style range for the western market. Hand-forged, this range is offered in triple-layered blades of rust-resistant SLD steel (HRC of 60) and clad with soft stainless steel. This range has heat-treated sem-charcoaled chestnut handles for moisture and bacteria resistance. This core steel offers a sharp blade which holds its edge protected from rust and more easily maintained by the outer layer of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways wash your knife by hand in warm soapy water, dry it and put it away safely. Storage in a wooden knife block is recommended.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a good idea to wipe them clean, dry blade edge with food-grade oil every now and then to protect it from rust\u003cbr\u003eNever put your knife in the dishwasher or leave it wet for too long\u003cbr\u003eOnly use a sharpening stone, not a steel to sharpen your knife. Steels re-align a blade but the most precise sharpening is done with a stone.\u003cbr\u003eHK-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32037329829939,"sku":"","price":315.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/2941\/5219\/products\/Tadafusa-HochoKobo-Gyuto-0.jpg?v=1590010439"},{"product_id":"hocho-santoku-knife","title":"Hocho Santoku Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHocho Tadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e 'European Style' is a Large all-purpose knife ideal for slicing, dicing, and mincing with a vegetable focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSantoku\u003c\/em\u003e is one of our most popular Japanese Chef knives due to its versatility and honesty. With the razor-sharp edges, you’ll easily achieve super-skinny slices of onions, tomatoes and other diced vegetables. The chestnut wood handle offers natural anti-bacterial properties along with great grip. According to our favourite chef's these knives have fantastic balance and are easy to work with all day long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis range has heat-treated semi-charcoaled chestnut wood handles for moisture and bacteria resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel (blade) \/ SLD Steel (edge)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChestnut Wood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL: 300 𝗆𝗆 (Blade Length: 170 𝗆𝗆)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130 𝚐\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited 12-month manufacturers warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=771010c9c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCamellia Oil for Carbon Steel knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/sharpening-stone\"\u003eTadafusa Sharpening Whetstone\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A decade ago \u003cem\u003eTadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e engaged a renowned female industrial designer, Fumie Shibata, to design a European style range for the western market. Hand-forged, this range is offered in triple-layered blades of rust-resistant SLD steel (HRC of 60) and clad with soft stainless steel. This range has heat-treated sem-charcoaled chestnut handles for moisture and bacteria resistance. This core steel offers a sharp blade which holds its edge protected from rust and more easily maintained by the outer layer of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways wash your knife by hand in warm soapy water, dry it and put it away safely. Storage in a wooden knife block is recommended.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a good idea to wipe blade clean, dry and treat with food-grade oil now and then to protect it from rust.\u003cbr\u003eNever put your knife in the dishwasher or leave it wet for too long\u003cbr\u003eBest to use a sharpening stone, not a steel to sharpen your knife. Steels re-align a blade but the most precise sharpening is done with a stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#919191\" style=\"color: #919191;\"\u003eHK-2 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32059341504563,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/2941\/5219\/products\/Tadafusa-HochoKobo-Santoku-0.jpg?v=1590010413"},{"product_id":"hocho-bread-slicer-knife","title":"Hocho Bread Slicer Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHocho Tadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e 'European Style', has both a serrated edge and sharp blade, this knife slices through soft or crusty bread with incredible ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bread knife is unique in that it has a small serrated area at the tip for establishing the cut and the rest of the blade is un-serrated. Fantastic for soft or crusty bread and sashimi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis range has heat treated semi-charcoaled chestnut wood handles for moisture and bacteria resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ Stainless Steel (blade) \/ SLD Steel (edge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ Chestnut Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ L: 370 𝗆𝗆 (Blade Length: 240 𝗆𝗆)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ 125 𝚐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ Limited 12 month manufacturers warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decade ago \u003cem\u003eTadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e engaged a renowned female industrial designer, Fumie Shibata, to design a European style range for the western market. Hand-forged, this range is offered in triple-layered blades of rust-resistant SLD steel (HRC of 60) and clad with soft stainless steel. This range has heat-treated sem-charcoaled chestnut handles for moisture and bacteria resistance. This core steel offers a sharp blade which holds its edge protected from rust and more easily maintained by the outer layer of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways wash your knife by hand in warm soapy water, dry it and put it away safely. \u003cbr\u003eStorage in a wooden knife block or magnetic holder is recommended.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a good idea to wipe blade clean, dry, and coat with food-grade oil every now and then to protect it from rust.\u003cbr\u003eNever put your knife in the dishwasher or leave it wet for too long.\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend sharpening with a whetstone stone, not a steel. Steels re-align a blade but the most precise sharpening is done with a stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#919191\" style=\"color: #919191;\"\u003eHK-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32059373191219,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/2941\/5219\/products\/Tadafusa-HochoKobo-BreadKnife-0.jpg?v=1590010485"},{"product_id":"bocho-petty-knife","title":"Bocho Santoku Knife","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBocho Tadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Japanese style' is a large all purpose knife ideal for slicing, dicing, and mincing with a vegetable focus.​\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel Core \/ two layers of Blue Carbon Steel with nashiji (pear skin) finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChestnut Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL: 300 𝗆𝗆 (Blade Length: 165 𝗆𝗆)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e132 𝚐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited 12 month manufacturers warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=771010c9c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCamellia Oil for Carbon Steel knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/sharpening-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTadafusa Sharpening Whetstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSantoku\u003c\/em\u003e is one of our most popular Japanese Chef knives due to its versatility and honesty. With the razor-sharp edges, you’ll easily achieve super-skinny slices of onions, tomatoes and other diced vegetables. According to our favourite chef's these knives have fantastic balance and are easy to work with all day long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe word \u003cem\u003eBocho\u003c\/em\u003e means Japanese style.  From the traditional Japanese range of hand-forged blue carbon steel knives by \u003cem\u003eTadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e. Carbon steel holds a keen edge and these knives are exceptionally sharp. The handles are crafted from burnt Chestnut wood with a plastic ferrule. This wood is moisture resistant and also resistant to bacteria.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese knives are created by ‘sandwiching’ layers of steel. The inside layer of Aogami (or Blue Paper Steel) allows honing to a super sharp edge. Sandwiching the Aogami between two harder layers of special composite steel enhances durability. The carbon steel exterior blade has been left with a rustic or nashiji (pear skin) finish. The undulating surface reduces suction, allowing food to fall freely from the blade and reducing resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBocho\u003c\/em\u003e style may feel a little different compared with a standard Western knife. Please read the full instructions for use and care included in the box carefully, they are very sharp knives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that carbon steel blades require a few extra steps to keep them working in tip top condition:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways wash your knife by hand in warm soapy water and dry without delay. \u003cbr\u003eStorage in a wooden knife block or magnetic rack is recommended.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a good idea wipe blade edge with '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=771010c9c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCamellia Oil\u003c\/a\u003e' regularly to protect it from oxidising.\u003cbr\u003eNot following these steps will result in the oxidization of the inner layer of carbon steel. This can be removed by sharpening and coating with oil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNever put your knife in the dishwasher or leave it wet for too long.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is recommended to use a sharpening whetstone, not a steel to sharpen your knife. Steels re-align a blade but the most precise sharpening is done with a stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32059387609139,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/2941\/5219\/products\/Tadafusa-BochoKobo-Santoku-0.jpg?v=1589967101"},{"product_id":"bocho-petty-knife-1","title":"Bocho Petty Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBocho Tadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Japanese style' Petty Knife is a small all-purpose knife ideal for herbs, small fruits and vegetables. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ Carbon Steel Core \/ two layers of Blue Carbon Steel with nashiji (pear skin) finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ Chestnut Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ L: 225 𝗆𝗆 (Blade Length: 135 𝗆𝗆)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ 80 𝚐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⋄ Limited 12 month manufacturers warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paring knife is excellent for tasks that require delicate slicing and a lot of dexterity. This workhorse will always come in handy when you need to slice up small pieces of meats, vegetables, fruit and herbs. This is a must have in your kitchen for any serious home chef (or professional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word \u003cem\u003eBocho\u003c\/em\u003e means Japanese style.  From the traditional Japanese range of hand-forged blue carbon steel knives by \u003cem\u003eTadafusa\u003c\/em\u003e. Carbon steel holds a keen edge and these knives are exceptionally sharp. The handles are crafted from burnt Chestnut wood with a plastic ferrule. This wood is moisture resistant and also resistant to bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese knives are created by ‘sandwiching’ layers of steel. The inside layer of Aogami (or Blue Paper Steel) allows honing to a super sharp edge. Sandwiching the Aogami between two harder layers of special composite steel enhances durability. The carbon steel exterior blade has been left with a rustic or nashiji (pear skin) finish. The undulating surface reduces suction, allowing food to fall freely from the blade and reducing resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bocho style may feel a little different compared with a standard Western knife. Please read the full instructions for use and care included in the box carefully, they are sharp knives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that carbon steel blades require a few extra steps to keep them working in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003eAlways wash your knife by hand in warm soapy water and dry without delay. \u003cbr\u003eStorage in a wooden knife block or magnetic rack is recommended.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a good idea wipe blade edge with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=771010c9c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCamellia Oil\u003c\/a\u003e regularly to protect it from oxidising. Not following these steps will result in the oxidisation of the inner layer of carbon steel. This can be removed by sharpening and coating with oil.\u003cbr\u003eNever put your knife in the dishwasher or leave it wet for too long.\u003cbr\u003eIt is recommended to use a sharpening whetstone, not a steel, to sharpen your knife. Steels re-align a blade, but the most precise sharpening is done with a stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32065307476019,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/2941\/5219\/products\/Tadafusa-BochoKobo-Petty-0.jpg?v=1589963844"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/2941\/5219\/collections\/0715_17.jpg?v=1707459273","url":"https:\/\/madegood.co.nz\/collections\/tadafusa.oembed","provider":"Made Good","version":"1.0","type":"link"}