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It's a familiar shape sits naturally in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Akashide Japanese Petty Knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResilient sanmai blade construction - hard HAP40 core is protected by stainless steel cladding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliar western handle with full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Japanese knife that will handle a wide range of tasks with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent value for HAP40 steel - Really well priced for a HAP40 steel Japanese kitchen knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnife Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHAP40 has a chromium content of less than 5% and is considered semi-stainless. The Akashide stainless steel cladding means most of the blade is easy to care for. 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To be called a Hachido knife the knife must excel in these 8 paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e228mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHAP40\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoba bevel for left and right handers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49281148813571,"sku":"HAAK120PE","price":178.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/hachido-akashide-120mm-petty-knife.jpg?v=1792047919"},{"product_id":"hachido-akashide-180mm-bunka-hap40","title":"Hachido Akashide 180mm Bunka - HAP40","description":"\u003ch2\u003e180mm Akashide HAP40 Bunka Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExceptional edge retention. 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The Akashide HAP40 knives are also tougher than a lot of other HAP40 knives we've come across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamiliar handle. Confident control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hachido Akashide handle is a classic Western-style grip that is immediately familiar. Designed for comfort, balance, and control. It's a familiar shape sits naturally in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Akashide Japanese Bunka Knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResilient sanmai blade construction - hard HAP40 core is protected by stainless steel cladding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliar western handle with full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Japanese knife that will handle a wide range of tasks with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent value for HAP40 steel - Really well priced for a HAP40 steel Japanese kitchen knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnife Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHAP40 has a chromium content of less than 5% and is considered semi-stainless. The Akashide stainless steel cladding means most of the blade is easy to care for. 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