{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kokugei-kurouchi-aogami-1-santoku-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kokugei kurouchi aogami#1 santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Tosa, Japan for the Hatsukokoro Kokugei brand, this 165mm santoku has an Aogami #1 core with iron cladding and a kurouchi finish. Aogami #1 holds an edge well and gets very sharp. Like other carbon steel knives, it will develop a patina with use and needs to be dried after washing. It is a light, easy-to-handle Japanese multipurpose knife, a good fit for someone building out their first Japanese kitchen knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Tosa, Japan for Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e169mm (6.7\") actual cutting edge, 45.5mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAogami #1 (~64 HRC) with iron cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal bubinga handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" title=\"Hatsukokoro knives\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tosa, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/bunka-santoku-knives\" title=\"Santoku knives\"\u003esantoku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aogami#1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: carbon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding\u003c\/strong\u003e: iron clad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 318mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length - heel to tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: 169mm (6.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e  At the handle: 3.2mm\u003cbr\u003e  At the heel: 2.5mm\u003cbr\u003e  Midway: 1.4mm\u003cbr\u003e  1cm from the tip: 1.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 142g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/strong\u003e: neck, near pinch grip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e: octagonal bubinga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation\u003c\/strong\u003e: ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\/Sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e: none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 28px 24px 24px 32px; margin-top: 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photo shows one of the knives from our current stock, so it may not be the exact one you'll receive. Each knife is handmade, so no two are exactly alike. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like to see the actual knife, email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi finish varies from knife to knife. Fading, patchy spots, and light scratching are normal characteristics, not defects. If you prefer a clean and uniform finish, other finish types may suit you better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48351065243884,"sku":"HKKKA1S165","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/hatsukokoro-kokugei-aogami1-santoku-bubinga-full-profile.webp?v=1789285647","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-kokugei-kurouchi-aogami-1-santoku-165mm","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}