{"product_id":"kazoku-aogami-gyuto-210mm","title":"Kazoku Aogami Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTosa Gyuto – Aogami Carbon Steel, Kurouchi Finish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks who want an honest entry into traditional Japanese carbon steel with strong cutting performance and rustic character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Carbon Steel Performance from Tosa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in \u003cstrong\u003eTosa, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Gyuto offers a raw and traditional introduction to Japanese carbon steel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTosa knives are known for their rustic appearance and practical construction. They may not have the highly polished finish of knives from Sakai, Seki, or Sanjo, but they deliver exactly what matters most: sharpness, durability, and real cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is better finished than many traditional Tosa knives while still keeping the honest, rugged character that makes them so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks entering the world of Japanese carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who want a sharp, responsive knife with character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpening enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cooks looking for strong performance at a fair price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who appreciates rustic Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAogami Carbon Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is hot-forged from \u003cstrong\u003eAogami carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis steel is valued for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrong edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy sharpening on whetstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresponsive cutting feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon steel takes a very fine edge and is a pleasure to sharpen, making it ideal for cooks who enjoy maintaining their knives properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon Sanmai Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard Aogami cutting core is protected by softer carbon steel cladding using traditional \u003cstrong\u003eSanmai construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereinforce the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimprove durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadd toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epreserve the traditional carbon steel feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the cladding is also carbon steel, the entire blade must be dried carefully after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKurouchi Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black \u003cstrong\u003eKurouchi finish\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the blade its rustic forged appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereduce food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadd texture and character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotect part of the blade surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the black finish may naturally wear in places. 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