{"product_id":"kazoku-aogami-2-kurouchi-santoku-17-cm","title":"Kazoku Aogami 2 Kurouchi Santoku 17 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTosa Aogami #2 Carbon Steel Knife – Kurouchi Finish, Ebony Handle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks ready to experience authentic Japanese carbon steel and traditional craftsmanship at an accessible price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour First Step into Japanese Carbon Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in \u003cstrong\u003eTosa, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this knife offers an honest introduction to traditional Japanese carbon steel. 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easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epreserves the traditional feel of a carbon steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all carbon steel knives, the blade should be dried thoroughly after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKurouchi Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional \u003cstrong\u003eKurouchi finish\u003c\/strong\u003e retains the dark forge scale left from the forging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eauthentic handcrafted character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereduced food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea distinctive rustic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the finish may naturally wear in places, adding even more personality to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEbony Octagonal Wa Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premium \u003cstrong\u003eebony octagonal handle\u003c\/strong\u003e offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent grip and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomfortable handling for extended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebalanced, lightweight feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuitability for both left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts traditional design complements the rustic character of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarbon Steel Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is made entirely from carbon steel and requires proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewash by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edry immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estore in a dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith regular use, the blade will develop a natural \u003cstrong\u003epatina\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping protect the steel while giving every knife a unique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged in Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 62 HRC hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Sanmai carbon construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi forged finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium octagonal ebony wa-handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRazor sharp out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 62 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Steel Sanmai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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