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Each knife comes ready to use with satisfactory sharpness right out of the box. Despite the unbelievably affordable price, the knife comes with excellent grind and geometry, superb heat treatment and very adequate fit \u0026amp; finish that is rarely seen at this price range. Although you should not expect finishing level that matches a knife 5 times the cost, we are confident that the finishing level of this knife will exceed your expectation for a hand-forged knife at this price point. Paired with stabilized wood handle in azure blue or shadow burl with flowing pattern and a ivory-effect resin divider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand: Naru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnife Type: Bunka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConstruction: Sanmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami #2 (Blue #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length (heel-to-tip): 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbove heel: 2.6mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle: 1.8mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Stabilized Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor: Azure Blue \/ Shadow Burl with Flowing Pattern \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDivider: Resin (Ivory-effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 132mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall Length: 312mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 163g (5.75oz) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStamped Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eNaru\u003c\/em\u003e\" (鳴); MADE IN JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Naru by Burrfection Store \/ 鳴 by Burrfection Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaru (鳴) by Burrfection Store\u003c\/strong\u003e is the result of an uncompromising journey to make the extraordinary artistry of Japanese bladesmithing accessible to all. Driven by our belief that affordability should never mean sacrificing quality, our team scoured Japan, venturing deep into villages and small workshops to find the superb bladesmiths who could create chef knives of remarkable performance. These artisans, whose craft is rooted in generations of tradition, share our commitment to excellence and our vision of bringing their exceptional work to a broader audience. Through tireless collaboration, rigorous testing, and leveraging our buying power, we negotiated with our partners to ensure that every Naru knife could be offered at an accessible price without cutting corners. Each knife is proudly made in Japan to the superb standards, crafted from premium Japanese steel with meticulous attention to detail. Naru (鳴), meaning “to sound” or “to resonate,” reflects the harmony of tradition and innovation in every slice, making each knife not just a tool but a celebration of Japanese craftsmanship. This is the sound of dedication, the resonance of authenticity, and our promise to bring you a gateway to the world of Japanese chef knives without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Blue #2) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. It is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use, in particular the core steel not covered by the stainless cladding. Patina will develop over time, which will appear as “discoloration” on the cutting edge, but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naru by Burrfection Store","offers":[{"title":"Shadow Burl","offer_id":46470695551195,"sku":"NUA2SKXBK165GLPB","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Azure Drift","offer_id":46269413818587,"sku":"NUA2SKXBK165GLPU","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/NUA2SKXBK165GLPB.jpg?v=1746786802"},{"product_id":"naru-hatsukou-series-aogami-2-kurouchi-165mm-bunka-with-ebony-handle","title":"Naru “Hatsukou Series” Aogami #2 Kurouchi 165mm Bunka with Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing \u003cstrong\u003eNaru\u003c\/strong\u003e by Burrfection Store - our exclusive in-house brand curating the best Japanese bladesmiths have to offer. Our inauguration \u003cstrong\u003e\"Hatsukou series\" \u003c\/strong\u003efeatures hand-forged in Tosa Japan with Aogami #2 steel hardened to an impressive 62-63 HRC. This knife delivers the authentic experience of traditional Japanese bladesmithing at an incredibly accessible price point. With its rustic charm and reliable performance, it offers excellent value for those seeking their first hand-forged Japanese knife at amazingly affordable price. The center of balance, positioned above the choil and in front of the handle, provides comfortable control for pinch grip users. Each knife comes ready to use with satisfactory sharpness right out of the box. The knives are roughly finished with bare minimum polish to keep the cost low. Despite the unbelievably affordable price, the knife comes with excellent grind and geometry and superb heat treatment. Although you should not expect finishing level that matches a knife 5 times the cost, we are confident that the overall performance of this knife will exceed your expectation for a hand-forged knife at this price point. Paired with a very stylish and classic ebony wood wa-handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Naru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Bunka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Sanmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami #2 (Blue #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length (heel-to-tip): 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.6mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.8mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ebony Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 129mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 314mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 156g (5.50oz) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eNaru\u003c\/em\u003e\" (鳴); MADE IN JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Naru by Burrfection Store \/ 鳴 by Burrfection Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaru (鳴) by Burrfection Store\u003c\/strong\u003e is the result of an uncompromising journey to make the extraordinary artistry of Japanese bladesmithing accessible to all. Driven by our belief that affordability should never mean sacrificing quality, our team scoured Japan, venturing deep into villages and small workshops to find the superb bladesmiths who could create chef knives of remarkable performance. These artisans, whose craft is rooted in generations of tradition, share our commitment to excellence and our vision of bringing their exceptional work to a broader audience. Through tireless collaboration, rigorous testing, and leveraging our buying power, we negotiated with our partners to ensure that every Naru knife could be offered at an accessible price without cutting corners. Each knife is proudly made in Japan to the superb standards, crafted from premium Japanese steel with meticulous attention to detail. Naru (鳴), meaning “to sound” or “to resonate,” reflects the harmony of tradition and innovation in every slice, making each knife not just a tool but a celebration of Japanese craftsmanship. 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Driven by our belief that affordability should never mean sacrificing quality, our team scoured Japan, venturing deep into villages and small workshops to find the superb bladesmiths who could create chef knives of remarkable performance. These artisans, whose craft is rooted in generations of tradition, share our commitment to excellence and our vision of bringing their exceptional work to a broader audience. Through tireless collaboration, rigorous testing, and leveraging our buying power, we negotiated with our partners to ensure that every Naru knife could be offered at an accessible price without cutting corners. Each knife is proudly made in Japan to the superb standards, crafted from premium Japanese steel with meticulous attention to detail. Naru (鳴), meaning “to sound” or “to resonate,” reflects the harmony of tradition and innovation in every slice, making each knife not just a tool but a celebration of Japanese craftsmanship. This is the sound of dedication, the resonance of authenticity, and our promise to bring you a gateway to the world of Japanese chef knives without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLD\/SKD11 Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a semi-stainless steel. With general use, the knife is unlikely to develop patina or rust. However, as the chromium content of SLD\/SKD11 is comparatively lower than stainless steels, patina or rust may develop under certain conditions such as prolonged exposure to water. The cladding of the knife is fully stainless therefore if patina or rust is to develop at all, it will be localized on the exposed core steel near the cutting edge. Wash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. 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Enhanced with a minimalist yet luxurious Bubinga wood wa-handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Seki, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Naru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Eiko Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): R2\/SG2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurozome (Black Etched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 49mm \/ 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.8mm \/ 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.5mm \/ 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bubinga Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 134mm \/ 134mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 358mm \/ 388mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 140g \/ 176g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"Naru\"; MADE IN JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Naru by Burrfection Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaru\u003c\/strong\u003e by Burrfection Store is our in-house brand for Japanese knives developed through direct sourcing, testing, and collaboration with makers in Japan. The goal is to offer strong performance, thoughtful materials, and honest value while keeping each series true to its workshop and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, then store safely after use. Avoid abrasive cleaning, dishwashers, bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits, glass boards, metal surfaces, and other hard cutting surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surfaces include wood, rubberized boards, high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene. 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