{"product_id":"kuro-kuma-xt-2-piece-knife-set","title":"Kuro Kuma XT 2 Piece Knife Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma 2 piece Knife Set with Whetstone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of rustic, hand forged knives containing the following 3 items\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Kuro Kuma XT 210 Gyuto\" href=\"\/products\/kuro-kuma-xt-gyuto-210mm\"\u003eKuro Kuma XT 210 Gyuto\u003c\/a\u003e - to slice and dice with swagger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Kuro Kuma XT 165 Petty Knife\" href=\"\/products\/kuro-kuma-xt-petty-165mm\"\u003eKuro Kuma XT 165 Petty\u003c\/a\u003e - an excellent all rounder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaniwa 1000 grit stone - for regular tune ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma XT Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuro Kuma knives are hand forged from XT steel. While the overall hardness is about 62 HRC there are tiny super hard carbides distributed throughout the steel that aid in edge retention but still allow the edge to be easily resharpened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore carbon than SG2 but less rust resistance so we classify this range as semi-stainless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is much to love about this range, heavier hand feel, smooth cutting action, great edge retention and a slightly taller stance. The fit and finish is slightly agricultural and will appeal to those who believe slight imperfections = personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blacksmith workshop of the XT series has been forging blades for over 70 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rarely see hand forged knives of this quality available at these prices so get in quick before they sell out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique X shaped pattern on the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer forged, handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut handle with bokote bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavier than the average Japanese knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the handle is natural wood, colour and grain of wood will vary. Each handle is individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs all knives are handmade the pattern will vary from blade to blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA light tarnish will form on the blade. If you want to be fussy use a coat of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e after use. The tarnish can also be removed with the application of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rust-clean-by-northman\"\u003erust clean\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\/Gyuto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165\/212mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295\/368mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\/180g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4.7mm tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\/47mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanmai - semi stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\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":48904183546115,"sku":"KUXTSET2","price":490.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/kuro-kuma-xt-2-piece-knife-set-japanese.jpg?v=1782882956","url":"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/products\/kuro-kuma-xt-2-piece-knife-set","provider":"Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}