{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurosagi-kurouchi-as-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurosagi kurouchi AS kiritsuke gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged by Taiki Maeda, 6th generation blacksmith of Motokyuuichi Hamono, in Nagasaki, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand, this 210mm kiritsuke gyuto has an Aogami Super core at ~64 HRC with iron cladding. The kurouchi finish gives it a traditional, rustic aesthetic. It has a nice heft to it, solid in hand. Aogami Super has exceptional edge retention, one of the best among carbon steels. An all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife that punches above its price. A solid first Japanese knife for cooks drawn to carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-forged in Nagasaki, Japan by Taiki Maeda of Motokyuuichi Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e208mm (8.2\") cutting edge, 50mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAogami Super core (~64 HRC) with iron cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKurouchi finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOctagonal mono ebony handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA Japanese multipurpose knife for cooks looking for an entry point into AS steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatsukokoro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurosagi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiki Maeda (Motokyuuichi)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e kiritsuke gyuto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami Super (AS)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~64\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron clad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 354mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 208mm (8.2\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nat the handle: 3.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\nat the heel: 3.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\nmidway: 2.1mm\u003cbr\u003e\n1cm from the tip: 0.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagonal mono ebony\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5; padding:8px 24px; margin-top:16px; border-radius:6px; font-size:0.85em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEach knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, just email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives.\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":47571205816556,"sku":"HKKASKG210","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/hatsukokoro-motokyuuichi-kurouchi-aogami-super-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm-full-profile.webp?v=1777113166","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurosagi-kurouchi-as-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}