{"product_id":"yoshimikato-sgstrix-vtsuchime-bunka","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG-STRIX V-Tsuchime Bunka — Custom Prisma Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-one Yoshimi Kato SG-STRIX V-Tsuchime Bunka pairs a Japanese kitchen blade with a custom Prisma wa handle. You will receive the exact finished knife shown in the photographs. Its bright, hammered blade contrasts with a dark handle streaked in cream and gold tones and a light honey-colored ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bunka's angular tip gives you a precise point for detailed vegetable work, while the broad blade suits slicing, dicing and everyday preparation of vegetables, boneless meat and fish. The V-Tsuchime hammering adds texture above the cutting edge, making this a distinctive knife to use as well as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG-STRIX is a powdered stainless steel developed by Takefu Special Steel. Its design emphasizes a strong steel matrix, high hardness and good sharpenability. Here, it is paired with Kato's bunka profile and a custom handle for a finished knife with its own individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive the knife in the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This listing is for one finished knife with the pictured custom Prisma handle. The handle's color and pattern are specific to this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a bunka suitable for everyday cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A bunka is a versatile choice for vegetable preparation and slicing boneless proteins. Use controlled cuts and a knife-friendly board. Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting the edge through hard ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I care for an SG-STRIX knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-wash and dry it immediately after use; never put it in the dishwasher or leave it soaking. Stainless steel still benefits from careful drying. Maintain the edge with whetstones and light passes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e between sharpenings. Store the dry blade in a properly fitted guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG-STRIX powdered stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-Tsuchime hammered finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angular bunka tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Prisma wa handle; exact piece pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-one finished knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash and dry immediately; no dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67810905227488,"sku":"TK-67810905227488","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yoshimi-kato-sg-strix-bunka-prisma-1.jpg?v=1791537158","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/yoshimikato-sgstrix-vtsuchime-bunka","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}