Carbon Steel Japanese Kitchen Knives

Japanese kitchen knives made of carbon steel have a very thin and sharp cutting edge. These knives can be sharpened to razor sharpness. The most popular and high-quality Japanese carbon steels are Aogami ("blue paper") and Shirogami ("white paper"). Both steels are of very high quality and are suitable for the production of kitchen knives. Shirogami is easier to sharpen to a very sharp point, but is more fragile and susceptible to rust. Tungsten, which is part of Aogami steel, solves these problems, making the blades of Japanese kitchen knives more durable. In our assortment you will find the best Japanese kitchen knives made of carbon steel.

Kiritsuke Japanese kitchen knife Shiraki Hamono Honyaki HRS 24cm - 1
Kiritsuke Kitchen knife Shiraki Hamono Honyaki 24cm HRS
Japanese Shiraki Hamono Honyaki kitchen knife is completely handmade. Blade length is 240 mm. The blade is made of Shirogami Japanese carbon steel. A honyaki knife requires tremendous experience and time to make it. Only a small number of craftsmen in the world are able to make a knife like this. Honyaki translates to "properly forged."Honyaki is forged entirely from a single piece of steel. Forging and shaping a knife is very difficult. Steel is rolled and forged many times to evenly distribute carbon.The honyaki knife is tempered unevenly - to higher values ​​(up to HRC64-66) at the cutting edge. In reflected light, the boundary between parts with different hardening is visible and it is called jamon (hamon). The Japanese Honyaki knife requires professionalism in use and sharpening.
€2,226.61

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Japanese kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Bunka Iron Wood HG-3106 17cm - 1
Kitchen knife Takeshi Saji Bunka Iron Wood 17cm HG-3106
Japanese bunka knife by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Bunka is a general purpose kitchen knife. It is suitable for cutting vegetables, while the triangle-shaped tip area is particularly useful when cutting fish and meats. Blade 3 Layer Aogami Super steel with black hammered finish. Blade length 17 cm. Handle - iron wood with stainless steel bolster. Weight of bunka knife HG-3106 by Takeshi Saji is about 200 g.Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.
€369.00

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Tojiro Aogami F-977 18cm - 1
Deba Kitchen knife Tojiro Aogami 18cm F-977
Tojiro Aogami Deba Knife with 180 mm blade. Blade is made from premium carbon steel Aogami, it has excellent sharpness and wear resistance. A bit of experience may necessary for re-sharpening, however holds very good edge retention. Handle made from Japanese magnolia wood, which has good water resistance and smooth surface. Water buffalo ferrule prevents blade from rattling and coming off. Affectionate back side with rounded edge. Weight of Tojiro Aogami Deba F-977 knife is 315 g. Deba is traditionally used to clean and fillet whole fish, but it is also commonly used for breaking down and dressing poultry and meats with small bones. Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€387.63

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Tojiro Aogami F-976 16.5cm - 1
Deba Kitchen knife Tojiro Aogami 16.5cm F-976
Tojiro Aogami Deba Knife with 165 mm blade. Blade is made from premium carbon steel Aogami, it has excellent sharpness and wear resistance. A bit of experience may necessary for re-sharpening, however holds very good edge retention. Blade of Tojiro Aogami Deba F-976 is single bevel for right-handed. Handle made from Japanese magnolia wood, which has good water resistance and smooth surface. Water buffalo ferrule prevents blade from rattling and coming off. Affectionate back side with rounded edge. Weight of Tojiro Aogami Deba F-976 knife is 270 g. Deba is traditionally used to clean and fillet whole fish, but it is also commonly used for breaking down and dressing poultry and meats with small bones. Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€330.94

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Japanese kitchen knife Tojiro Shirogami Usuba F-919 18cm - 1
Kitchen knife Tojiro Shirogami Usuba 18cm F-919
Tojiro Shirogami Usuba knife with 18 cm blade. Core blade by Shirogami steel, outer layer by soft iron, it is easy to re-sharpen and has good edge retention. Single Bevel for Right-Handed. Handle is made from magnolia and has good water resistance. Weight of Tojiro Shirogami Usuba F-919 knife is 195g. The Usuba is ideal for cutting vegetables and fruits which are served raw, because the thin and sharp blade produces cut surfaces with very little cell damage, and this minimizes the discoloration and change in flavor often caused by oxidation. The relatively tall and long blade of the Usuba make it ideal for tackling large ingredients, such as cabbages, but it is not recommended for cutting vegetables or fruit with hard skins or hard stones, because they may damage the blade. Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€138.66

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Japanese kitchen knife Tojiro Tako-Sashimi Aogami F-971 27cm - 1
Kitchen knife Tojiro Tako-Sashimi Aogami 27cm F-971
Tojiro Aogami Steel Tako-Sashimi knife with 270mm blade. Blade is made from premium carbon steel Aogami, it has excellent sharpness and wear resistance. A bit of experience may necessary for re-sharpening, however holds very good edge retention. Handle made from Japanese magnolia wood, which has good water resistance and smooth surface. Water buffalo ferrule prevents blade from rattling and coming off. Weight of Tojiro Aogami Tako-Sashimi F-971 knife is 120g. Like the Yanagi Sashimi knife the Tako sashimi knife is a specialist Japanese blade for slicing fish. It is discernible from the regular Yanagi Knife by the flat end to the blade. Specifically the Tako part stands for octopus in English. The knife is generally used in the Tokyo area of Japan as a octopus slicer, but the knife can be used to fillet and medium sized fish. Like other traditional Japanese knife blades, this knife has a bevel on only one side of the blade, to help achieve even slices.Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€287.43

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Japanese kitchen knife Tojiro Shirogami Tako-Sashimi F-912 24cm - 1
Kitchen knife Tojiro Shirogami Tako-Sashimi 24cm F-912
Tojiro Shirogami Steel Tako-Sashimi knife with 240mm blade. Core blade by Shirogami steel, outer layer by soft iron, it is easy to re-sharpen and has good edge retention.Handle is made from magnolia and has good water resistance. Weight of Tojiro Shirogami Tako-Sashimi F-912 knife is 110g. Like the Yanagi Sashimi knife the Tako sashimi knife is a specialist Japanese blade for slicing fish. It is discernible from the regular Yanagi Knife by the flat end to the blade. Specifically the Tako part stands for octopus in English. The knife is generally used in the Tokyo area of Japan as a octopus slicer, but the knife can be used to fillet and medium sized fish. Like other traditional Japanese knife blades, this knife has a bevel on only one side of the blade, to help achieve even slices.Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€126.51

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Aogami 2 Bocote KT-203 18.5cm
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Bunka Kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Aogami 2 18.5cm KT-203
Bunka knife made by Matsubara Hamono, master Katsuto Tanaka.  This knife is made  of Aogami 2 steel with stainless steel clad. Handle is made of walnut wood. Bolster is made of macassar ebony wood with hard maple ring. Knives under the Matsubara Hamono name are made by master blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka-san who started making knives when he was 20 years old back in 1982. The knife making history of the Matsubara region can be traced back to the year 1474 when Master Yukiyasu Naminohira moved here to make swords in the Hachiman Shrine. Using Matsubara Hamono knife avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
€209.00

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Motokyuuichi MQ-1114 18cm
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Bunka Kitchen knife Motokyuuichi 18cm MQ-1114
The Motokyuuichi bunka knife is suitable for those just beginning their acquaintance with Japanese kitchen knives. The classic oval Wa handle is crafted from chestnut wood. The Motokyuuichi blade is made of Shirogami 2 White Paper carbon steel with iron sheaths with a special coating. These sheaths protect the blade's extremely hard core. Hand washing, sharpening with water stones, and using wooden or professional cutting boards are recommended.
€90.08

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Shirogami KT-014 17cm
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Bunka Kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Shirogami 17cm KT-014
A bunka knife by master craftsman Katsuto Tanaka, who makes knives under the Matsubara Hamono brand. The bunka is a small, all-purpose kitchen knife with a sharp tip. The 17-cm blade is made of Shirogami steel. The wa handle is made of walnut wood. This Japanese kitchen knife is not dishwasher-safe. Shirogami steel contains a high carbon content, so the knife should be hand-washed and dried immediately after use. We recommend using camellia oil for blade care.
€205.00

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Sujihiki Japanese kitchen knife Mcusta Zanmai Beyond ZBX-5010B 24cm
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Sujihiki Kitchen knife Mcusta Zanmai Beyond 24cm ZBX-5010B
Sujihiki Mcusta Zanmai Beyond is a Japanese slicer knife with a 240 mm long blade. Thanks to the razor-sharp thin cutting edge, this knife will cut the thinnest slices of meat, fish or vegetables. The blade is made of Aogami Super Blue steel, which contains high-quality carbon, chromium, vanadium and tungsten. The comfortable elegant handle is made of hinoki wood. The handle is decorated with a mosaic pin and a red akamaki ring at the junction with the bolster. Sujihiki Mcusta Zanmai Beyond weighs 154 g. It comes in a beautiful wooden branded box.
€305.00

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Mcusta Zanmai Beyond ZBX-5005B 21cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Mcusta Zanmai Beyond 21cm ZBX-5005B
Gyuto Mcusta Zanmai Beyond is a Japanese chef's knife with a 21 cm long blade. The blade is made of Aogami Super steel with stainless steel cladding. Aogami Super or "Blue Paper" steel contains carbon, chromium, vanadium and tungsten, which provides the blades with razor sharpness. The chef's knife gyuto Mcusta Zanmai Beyond ZBX-5005B has a unique hinoki wood handle decorated with a mosaic pin. At the transition from the handle to the bolster there is an akamaki - a red ring. The knife comes in a beautiful wooden box and will be a wonderful gift for both men and women.
€267.00

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Petty Japanese kitchen knife Mcusta Zanmai Beyond ZBX-5001B 11cm
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Petty Kitchen knife Mcusta Zanmai Beyond 11cm ZBX-5001B
Small Mcusta Zanmai Petty knife from the Beyond series. The 11 cm long blade is made of Aogami Super steel with external stainless steel linings. The knife has a unique hinoki wood handle. The handle is decorated with a mosaic pin and a red akamaki ring. The weight of the Mcusta Zanmai Beyond Petty knife is 75 g. Made in Japan, in the city of Seki. Mcusta Zanmai knives cannot be washed in the dishwasher. Do not use for cutting hard foods, as the knife has a very thin cutting edge. The knife comes in a wooden branded box.
€185.00

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Petty Japanese kitchen knife Spyderco Itamae Funayuki SCK16GPBNBK 14.5cm
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Petty Kitchen knife Spyderco Itamae Funayuki 14.5cm SCK16GPBNBK
The Spyderco Itamae Funayuki Utility Knife is a versatile kitchen knife that is ideal for chopping, slicing, and other kitchen tasks. This knife is part of the Murray Carter Collection. The Itamae Funayuki Utility Knife features a triple-layer steel blade with an Aogami Super Blue core and SUS410 stainless steel facings. This classic triple-layer construction allows the outer layers to protect and support the super-hard carbon steel middle layer, which forms the cutting edge of the blade. The Itamae Funayuki Utility Knife features a traditional octagonal handle. The Spyderco Itamae Funayuki Utility Knife is made in Japan to Spyderco's high quality standards.
€260.00

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Yoshimi Kato Aogami super D-506 24cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Yoshimi Kato Aogami super 24cm D-506
This Japanese chef knife is hand forged by Yoshimi Kato, who is a certified traditional craftsman in Takefu, Fukui prefecture in Japan. Blade is made from Aogami carbon steel with stainless steel clad. Blade length 240 mm. Handle – cherrywood. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Avoid bones, frozen foods, nuts and hard candies.
€344.11

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 11 Layered Shirogami CN-4203 15cm
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Deba Kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 11 Layered Shirogami 15cm CN-4202
Custom Deba knife 150 mm. Handmade by Mr. Hideo Kitaoka. Shirogami steel, 11 layers. Blade is sharpened on one side. Handle made from Japanese rosewood, which has good water resistance and smooth surface. Deba is traditionally used to clean and fillet whole fish, but it is also commonly used for breaking down and dressing poultry and meats with small bones. Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€210.00

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Sujihiki Japanese kitchen knife Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super D-907 27cm
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Sujihiki Kitchen knife Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super 27cm D-907
Japanese slicing knife sujihiki with black finished Super Aogami blade made by Yoshimi Kato. Blade length 270 mm. Handle – cherrywood. For sujihiki knife Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super recommended hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Avoid bones, frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
€390.00

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Kenshiro Hatono Kurouchi Aogami KH-103 21cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Kenshiro Hatono Kurouchi Aogami 21cm KH-103
This japanese gyuto knife is handmade by Kenshiro Hatono. Blade 210 mm made of Aogami Super core enveloped by stainless steel. Traditional handle made of japanese walnut tree. Handle of this knife is bigger then usual one. Currently he is working in Takefu knife village. This Japanese handmade knife is not allowed to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€269.00

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Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Naoki Mazaki NM-1309 16.5cm
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Santoku Kitchen knife Naoki Mazaki 16.5cm NM-1309
Santoku Naoki Mazaki NM-1309 with 16,5cm blade. The blade made of Shirogami #2 steel, with hardness 62-63HRC. Handle made of ash and quince. Handmade in Japan. Masaki-san, a blacksmith from Sanjo, is relatively young, he hails from the island of Hokkaido. A young man with no definite direction in life, he set off on his motorcycle across Japan. When he stayed in Sanjo, he was fascinated by the local blacksmithing and knife business. After about five years of apprenticeship with Yoshikane, he decided that he would prefer a more traditional, practical approach to creating knives.
Masaki-san prefers to use the more traditional Shirogami #2 to make his knives, and he often finishes many of his blades, giving them a rustic look. Shirogami has incredible cutting edge durability and sharpness.
€191.29

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Kiritsuke Japanese kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka Shirogami CN-22161 24cm
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Kiritsuke Kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka Shirogami 24cm CN-22161
Handmade single-beveled kiritsuke knife by Mr. Hideo Kitaoka. 24 cm blade is made of carbon steel with Shirogami steel core Handle made of a natural pakkawood.  Hideo Kitaoka in Takefu, Fukui Province specializes in the production of high-quality single-edged kitchen knives. Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry. The knife has rounded tip. 
€222.66

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 2 IJF-11107 16.5cm
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Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 16.5cm IJF-11107
The japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Deba IJF-11107 with 165 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is single bevel. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€130.56

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Yu Kurosaki Fujin Super Aogami Series ZAF-240CH 24cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Yu Kurosaki Fujin Super Aogami 24cm ZAF-240CH
Gyuto japanese chef knife handmade by Mr. Yu Kurosaki. Super Aogami series 3 layers (Blue) with stainless steel clad, padouk wood handles with turquoise ring. A Gyuto Knife is a Japanese kitchen knife made for all different styles of cutting from meat to vegetables to tiny pieces of garlic. Blade length of Yu Kurosaki Chef knife Fujin Super Aogami Series is 240 mm.
€354.23

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Shirogami Iron clad Walnut KT-003 17cm
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Bunka Kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Shirogami Iron clad Walnut 17cm KT-003
Bunka knife with 17 cm blade. This knife is made from 3 layers of steel using a technique called Sanmai (Forge welding). It involves laminating a piece of carbon steel with iron clad. Walnut wooden handle. Hand-dry your knife. This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry. Knives under the Matsubara Hamono name are made by master blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka-san who started making knives when he was 20 years old back in 1982. The knife making history of the Matsubara region can be traced back to the year 1474 when Master Yukiyasu Naminohira moved here to make swords in the Hachiman Shrine. Using Matsubara Hamono knife avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and soft products.
€192.30

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Japanese kitchen knife Gyuto Ittetsu Aogami 2
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu Aogami 2 S/S Clad 18cm ISW-16
The perfect Gyuto  Aogami 2 S/S Clad ISW-16 from Ittetsu knife with a 18 cm blade for any task in the kitchen. Octagonal handle is made of walnut. The bolster is made of Macassar ebony. The blade is made of Aogami #2 with stainless steel clad, Nashiji finnish. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The steel has then been hardened to 62-63 Rockwell and wrapped in stainless steel to further ease maintenance.  This knife cannot be washed in the dishwasher. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Japanese kitchen knives have a very hard but thin blade. Japanese knives are not allowed to cut bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, and other hard foods. Ittetsu knives due to handmade may differ slightly from those shown in the photos and sizes. Echizen city, Japan. Weight 345 gr.
€187.24

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