{"product_id":"kyohei-shindo-blue-2-ko-funayuki-135mm-rosewood-ebony","title":"Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 Ko Funayuki 135mm – Rosewood \u0026 Ebony","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKyohei Shindo Blue #2 Ko Funayuki 135mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 Ko Funayuki 135mm is a compact, hand-forged Japanese kitchen knife made for cooks who want serious cutting performance in a nimble size. Its 140mm measured edge, tall 44.8mm heel and fine tip make it exceptionally useful for vegetables, herbs, boneless proteins and precise everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShindo-san forges the Blue #2 carbon-steel core with reactive soft-iron cladding and a dramatic distal taper. The spine begins at 4.5mm at the heel, thins to 2.1mm at the midpoint and reaches approximately 0.3mm near the tip. That geometry gives the knife strength where you grip it and fast, low-resistance cutting where it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokushu Knife completes this special configuration with a rosewood wa handle and ebony ferrule. At 96g, the knife feels quick and controlled in hand. The compact ko funayuki profile is an excellent choice for small cutting boards, detail work and cooks who prefer a short all-purpose Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyohei Shindo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ko Funayuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Edge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 265mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Midpoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness Near Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami #2 \/ Blue #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reactive soft iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged warikomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood wa handle with ebony ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8214.90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a ko funayuki knife used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ko funayuki is a small, versatile Japanese kitchen knife. This 135mm model works especially well for chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, trimming boneless meat, portioning small fish and completing detailed prep. Its broad heel also provides more knuckle clearance than a typical petty knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 steel stainless?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Blue #2 is a high-carbon steel prized for taking a very sharp edge, holding it well and sharpening easily, but both the core and soft-iron cladding are reactive. A natural patina will develop with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should I care for this knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash the knife, wipe it clean during use and dry it immediately after washing. Do not use a dishwasher or leave the blade wet. Avoid bones, frozen food and twisting cuts. A light coat of food-safe knife oil is recommended for extended storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyohei Shindo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53967988424928,"sku":"TK-SHINDO-KOFUN-135-RE","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/kyohei-shindo-blue-2-ko-funayuki-135mm-rosewood-ebony-front-full_75d33314-54f1-4295-be6c-9dbb799f9d36.jpg?v=1786555349","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/kyohei-shindo-blue-2-ko-funayuki-135mm-rosewood-ebony","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}