{"product_id":"yukihiro-custom-w1-chuuka-chopper-180mm","title":"Yukihiro Custom W1 Chuuka - Chopper 180mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYukihiro Custom W1 Chopper \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rustic forged chopper that feels like something in between a Nakiri and fully fledged No1 Chuuka. This style of chopper leans towards vegetable and boneless meat. (do not use on bones)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYukihiro Japanese Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukihiro Sakai is a blacksmith who chooses the harder path, favouring traditional techniques and hands-on craftsmanship over shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from White #1 steel using the warikomi method, each blade begins with hand-split iron into which a core of White #1 steel is inserted before being hot-forged. The dark furnace scale is deliberately left on the blade, adding a rugged, distinctive finish while offering some protection against rust. These blades have more heft than you usual Japanese knife and are made to cut with intent. A solid workhorse that you'll want to use everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally fitted with a simple handle and plastic ferrule, we felt the blade deserved something more substantial. To better complement the quality and character of Sakai’s forging, we commissioned a hefty wenge handle — a fitting match for a knife that is as unapologetic in its construction as it is in its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a carbon steel knife and can rust if not kept clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWenge handle with blonde pakkawood bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore of White #1 carbon steel, clad in matt black iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the handle is natural wood, colour and grain of wood will vary from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel blades will change colour and tarnish over time. Carbon steel is prone to rust if you leave it wet, so to maintain it dry and ideally oil the knife before putting it away. The black finish helps protect the blade from rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"95%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e183mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1mm 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\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite #1 carbon steel\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50058371629315,"sku":"MIYUCHU180","price":395.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/yukihiro-custom-w1-180-chuuka-bocho.jpg?v=1793258384","url":"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/products\/yukihiro-custom-w1-chuuka-chopper-180mm","provider":"Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}