{"product_id":"hk-1","title":"Houchou Koubou Tadafusa Bread Knife [HK-1] Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Tsubame-Sanjo, Tadafusa, Blacksmith Brand, Bread Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-1-t.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"basic three\" from a long-established knife manufacturer, for those who want to use them carefully for a long time. Tadafusa, founded in 1948 in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's leading metalworking and hardware production areas, is a long-established knife manufacturer that utilizes traditional forging techniques to produce a wide range of blades, from household to professional use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir most iconic product is the \"Hocho Kobo Tadafusa\" series, launched in 2012 in collaboration with product designer Fumie Shibata. This series narrowed down the specialized and often difficult-to-choose knives into a simple lineup of \"the basic three (santoku, petty, and bread knife)\" and \"the next knife\" to be chosen according to one's cooking skill, earning widespread acclaim.\u003cbr\u003eIn particular, the bread knife is a groundbreaking product that allows for beautiful cuts without producing crumbs by having serrations only at the tip, and can also be resharpened at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn terms of functionality, the blade features a three-layer structure with \"SLD steel\" sandwiched between stainless steel, achieving both sharp cutting performance and rust resistance. The handle uses patented \"antibacterial carbonized wood,\" which retains the warmth of natural wood while preventing bacterial growth, ensuring high hygiene. Furthermore, Tadafusa offers a sharpening service where the product packaging can be used as a \"return box\" to the factory. This commitment to \"using one tool carefully for a long time\" is another major appeal of the brand, aligning with modern lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"12\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#006666\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e Reduces crumbs and leaves a smooth cut.\u003cbr\u003eA bread knife with serrations only at the tip, designed for long-term careful use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-1-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven loaves of bread cut astonishingly smoothly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-1-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe secret to its sharpness.\u003cbr\u003eAmazingly, the serrations are only at the tip. It's harder to crush the bread, allowing for a smooth cut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-1-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe serrated tip makes an initial cut, then the straight blade is used for a long, pulling cut.\u003cbr\u003e*Please note that due to the craftsman's delicate hand-grinding of the blade edge, some hard breads may not be suitable for cutting depending on their \"hardness.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-1-4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven soft, thick sandwiches can be cut cleanly without losing their shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bread knives have serrations along the entire blade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTadafusa's bread knife, however, features serrations only at the tip, with the majority of the blade being a straight edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst, the serrated tip makes an initial cut into the bread's surface, then the long, straight blade is used for a long, pulling motion to continue cutting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis design makes it harder to crush the bread, reduces crumbs, and results in a smooth cut surface.\u003cbr\u003eBecause the cross-section is less crumbly, it's easier to spread butter or jam, making it ideal for cleanly slicing loaves of bread and sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"12\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#006666\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e A complete three-layer structure of stainless steel and SLD steel, supporting sharp cutting performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-1-5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade has a complete three-layer structure with SLD steel sandwiched between stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a complete three-layer structure combining stainless steel and SLD steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSLD steel, which produces a sharp cutting edge, is used as the core material, sandwiched between layers of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe special alloy steel, which is both hard and tough, allows for a consistently sharp edge, achieving a balanced design that is easy to handle as an everyday tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe straight blade portion can be resharpened, allowing for long-term use while maintaining its sharpness.\u003cbr\u003e*After use, wipe off moisture thoroughly and store in a dry environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-1-6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length of approximately 23 cm. Long enough for easy pulling cuts on large loaves of bread.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-1-7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Antibacterial Carbonized Wood】\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses antibacterial carbonized wood, born from Tadafusa's patented technology (Patent No. 4029427).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wood is made by smoking timber in a kiln to a state just before carbonization. When bacteria adhere to this wood, there is almost no moisture or nutrients for them to feed on, preventing bacterial growth and causing them to die.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the wood is smoked, it has a unique aroma, but it is not an artificial or chemical fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*As natural wood is used, each piece will have unique grain patterns and colors. Please enjoy the natural variations of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-2-6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComes with a gift box, making it perfect for presents. It can also be used as a shipping box for the knife sharpening service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended not only for personal use but also as a gift for those who love bread or cooking, for occasions such as wedding celebrations, new home gifts, moving gifts, or birthdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"12\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#006666\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e About Care \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-2-7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-2-8.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-2-9.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"12\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#006666\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e Tadafusa Knife List \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftcafe.store\/search?q=%E3%82%BF%E3%83%80%E3%83%95%E3%82%B5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/craftcafe\/cabinet\/tadafusa\/hk-2-link.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e≪Click the image to go to the page≫\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"12\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#006666\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e Materials, Processing, Size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"10\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\" bgcolor=\"#E0E0E0\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade: Stainless steel・SLD steel complete 3-layer\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Carbonized wood (chestnut)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\" bgcolor=\"#E0E0E0\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length: Approx. 36.5cm\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: Approx. 23cm\u003cbr\u003eHandle circumference: Approx. 8cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\" bgcolor=\"#E0E0E0\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 125g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"12\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#006666\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e Precautions before purchase and during use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhile we strive to maintain stock, there may be cases where production and arrival take 7-10 days if an item is out of stock. If it will take longer, we will inform you of the new delivery date.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about stock status or arrival times. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hocho Kobo Tadafusa\" knives, while offering a sharper edge compared to all-stainless steel knives, require a little more care during daily use. Since the cutting edge uses steel (SLD steel), rust may occur depending on care and storage conditions. Rust can occur overnight depending on care and storage. Please enjoy the pleasant sharpness along with the care and resharpening process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter use, wash off all dirt from the knife thoroughly with hot water, wipe off moisture completely, and store it in a safe place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you cut foods with high salt or acidity, such as pickles or lemons, be sure to wash off the dirt thoroughly. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo not put it in a dishwasher, dish dryer, microwave, or oven. This may cause damage. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven a sharp blade will gradually become dull with each use. Sharpen it with a whetstone at least once every three months. If you are not good at sharpening, please leave it to the workshop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor detailed handling instructions, please refer to the instruction manual included with the product. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"庖丁工房タダフサ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46253417955464,"sku":"hk-1","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/9239\/1048\/files\/hk-1-m.jpg?v=1785301236","url":"https:\/\/craftcafe.store\/en\/products\/hk-1","provider":"クラフトカフェ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}