{"title":"Konosuke HD2","description":"\u003cspan class=\"new-h1\"\u003eKonosuke HD2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"new-h2\"\u003eSleek, super sharp and accurate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCult status blades, limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"konosuke-hd2-180mm-nakiri","title":"Konosuke HD2 180mm Nakiri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKonosuke Sakai HD2 Nakiri - 180mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn about 2011 we sold a new range of knives from Konosuke called the HD range. They were made from a limited batch of steel that was semi stainless and ground super thin, pretty much the disruptors of their time. 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