{"product_id":"kanetsune-usubagata-kc-143","title":"Kanetsune Usubagata KC-143 - VG10 Sanmai Three Layer Blade Full Tang Japanese Knife","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kanetsune Usubagata KC-143 is a premium Japanese knife from the Meisho Series, designed for discerning cooks who demand precise vegetable prep and effortless control. Its slender Usubagata profile and VG-10 Sanmai blade deliver clean, delicate cuts with lasting sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlade length\u003c\/b\u003e: 6.38\" blade; 11.25\" overall length for precise, nimble handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlade material and construction\u003c\/b\u003e: VG-10 stainless steel with Sanmai (three-layer) construction for edge retention and corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandle\u003c\/b\u003e: Black smooth wood handle with stainless bolster; full tang for balance and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardness\u003c\/b\u003e: Hardened to HRC 60, providing a durable edge that holds up to everyday kitchen use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeries and origin\u003c\/b\u003e: Meisho Series knife crafted in Japan, reflecting meticulous Japanese knife-making tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging\u003c\/b\u003e: Boxed for gifting or storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe knife excels at serious vegetable prep, including delicate julienne, fine slicing, and precise trimming. The slim usuba-style profile minimizes resistance, enabling clean, uniform cuts with less effort. A full tang, stainless bolster, and balanced feel support comfortable, controlled use during long prep sessions, while the outer stainless layers simplify maintenance. Built in Japan with thoughtful construction, the KC-143 is a reliable, long-term addition to a kitchen that values technique and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kanetsune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47690178789670,"sku":"KC143","price":126.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/9211\/2422\/products\/KC143_82be08b5-79e1-4f54-bf82-0a7069ffe8dd.jpg?v=1771701782","url":"https:\/\/blackcountryoutdoor.com\/products\/kanetsune-usubagata-kc-143","provider":"Black Country Outdoor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}