{"title":"Carbon Steel Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes stainless-clad carbon steel, or iron-clad carbon steel knives. See the following links for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/collections\/stainless-steel-knives?filter.v.availability=1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stainless steel knife collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/collections\/semi-stainless-steel-knives?filter.v.availability=1\" title=\"semi-stainless knife collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esemi-stainless\u003c\/a\u003e knives.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/collections\/stainless-steel-knives?filter.v.availability=1\" title=\"stainless steel knives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ashi-hamono-ginga-150mm-honesuki-kaku-carbon-steel-western-handle-with-saya","title":"Ashi Hamono Ginga 150mm Honesuki Kaku Carbon Steel Western Handle with Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshi Hamono 150mm honesuki kaku with a carbon steel blade and western style riveted pakka wood handle. 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It can be removed using acetone or lacquer thinner (follow manufacturers instructions for use).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can remove the lacquer prior to shipping for an additional charge. Please add the suggested “Lacquer Removal” to your cart and proceed with checkout. Please note that lacquer removal can delay your order by up to one week.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashi Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35945541730456,"sku":"ASHI-W2-01-HA150","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC01702.jpg?v=1721603539"},{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-nihonkou-270mm-sujihiki-carbon-steel","title":"Sakai Kikumori Nihonkou 270mm Sujihiki Carbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Kikumori's Nihonkou line are reasonably priced factory made carbon steel knives with a carbon content of .95%, hardened to approx 63 HRC. 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