{"product_id":"2412-9","title":"2412-Bone-SG2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is SG2 steel purchased from Japan; it arrived in a pre-forged state and was not forged at our facility. I have found that the quality of Japanese steel is merely average; the primary issue is that the core layer they embed is not centered. Consequently, the quality of the knives we produce from this material is entirely a matter of luck: from a single steel plate, the core may be perfectly centered at one point, only to veer off-center further down the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, the blade cores in these knives vary significantly and are not consistently positioned in the exact center. This is not a reflection of any issues with our processing or quality control; rather, it suggests that the Japanese steel mill in question may no longer represent the pinnacle of modern manufacturing craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"130\" data-start=\"57\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"128\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eNorth Mountain Blade 2412 – Japanese-Style Tanto Front Flipper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"132\"\u003eThe 2412 series is our flagship model, a true pioneer that helped spark the front flipper trend. While front flippers remain a niche choice in the U.S., this knife has achieved legendary status in Asia, with over 50,000 units sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"365\"\u003eIt features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"379\"\u003eJapanese-style tanto blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecrafted from premium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"431\"\u003eSLD-Magic Japanese steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, forged in a stunning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"482\"\u003ethree-layer San Mai construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith visible wave patterns. The result is not only visually striking but also delivers outstanding cutting performance. With a hardness of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"658\"\u003e60–61 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blade offers exceptional edge retention and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"736\"\u003eEvery element of the 2412 series reflects pure design philosophy — clean, functional, and free from unnecessary decoration. It’s a knife that blends elegance with strength, making it a true signature piece in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Mountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53325933871418,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8676\/7162\/files\/7E13B04F-FA5D-439F-AB53-6FABC8A3CA78.jpg?v=1776321875","url":"https:\/\/northmountainblade.com\/products\/2412-9","provider":"North Mountain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}