{"product_id":"no-421-shin-vegetable-knife","title":"ColsenKeane No. 421 Master Shin Vegetable Knife | Hand-Forged Korean Rail Steel | Hand-Stitched Full Grain Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe No. 421 Master Shin Vegetable Knife is engineered for the chef who treats prep work as a meditation. Hand-forged from repurposed railroad steel by Korea’s oldest master smith, this thin-profile cleaver offers the perfect balance of weight and razor-sharp precision. Designed to glide through root vegetables and delicate herbs alike, and paired with our custom-fitted 8\/9oz full-grain leather sheath, it is a rugged, storied artifact that brings a sense of cultural heritage to every meal you prepare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shin workshop was established in 1845 in Anseong, a Korean city known for its craftsmanship and artisan. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaster Shin In-young produces there the best handmade knives and farming tools in the country and was named by the Gyeonggi Province as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasure # 60 in 2016, the first time given to an individual. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Shin selectively uses railroad track for his blades, repurposing the carbon steel which is rich in manganese and can be heated to a very high temperature. This steel is hardened, wear-resistant and good for cutting. The handles are made of chestnut, slowly dried in sunlight for years so it's lightweight, strong, and rot resistant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were inspired, and have hand-crafted leather sheaths for this piece in Crazy Horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colsenkeane.pro\/products\/personalizedmonogram?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=test\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePERSONALIZED MONOGRAM AVAILABLE | CLICK HERE\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \/ Origin: Master Shin's Anvil; Hand-forged in Anseong, South Korea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eRepurposed Railroad Track Carbon Steel\u003c\/b\u003e; rich in manganese for exceptional hardness (57-62 HRC) and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchitecture:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eTraditional Korean Vegetable Cleaver\u003c\/b\u003e; features a rectangular, thin-gauge blade optimized for push-cutting, dicing, and scooping prep work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSun-Dried Chestnut\u003c\/b\u003e; seasoned for years to ensure it is lightweight, rot-resistant, and structurally stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSheath Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty 8\/9oz Full Grain Leather (3.2 mm–3.6 mm thickness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtisan Status:\u003c\/b\u003e Recognized as Gyeonggi Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasure #60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged in South Korea; Sheath Handcrafted in Charlotte, NC, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Chestnut Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 12.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39978136731845,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/8200\/products\/ColsenKeane966x640_March2021_8of20.jpg?v=1632949086","url":"https:\/\/colsenkeane.pro\/products\/no-421-shin-vegetable-knife","provider":"ColsenKeane Leather, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}