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Motokyuuichi kurouchi aogami #2 200mm kiritsuke chuka bocho
¥17,400 JPY
¥17,400 JPY
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Specifications

Motokyuuchi, founded in 1895, is a small forge in Shimabara, Nagasaki, Japan. It is currently led by 5th generation blacksmith, Yasuhide Maeda, with this father and master, Kiyonori Maeda, the 4th generation.

Brand/ maker: Motokyuuchi
Location: Nagasaki, Japan
Knife type: ktip / kiritsuke chuka bocho
Finish: kurouchi

Construction type: sanmai | iron clad
Steel category: carbon
Steel type: Hitachi aogami #2 (blue #2)

Total length: 334mm
Blade length: 195mm
Blade height at heel: 75.8mm
Spine thickness at handle: 3.8mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.8mm
Spine thickness at middle: 3.2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 2.0mm
Weight: 262g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut
Hand orientation: ambidextrous

*NOTE: Each knife is a handmade product so there will be variations in terms of profile and dimensions.

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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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