{"product_id":"touroku-sakai-aogami-super-gyuto-240mm-green-pakka-handle","title":"Touroku Sakai Aogami Super Gyuto 240mm – Green Pakka Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA serious 240mm Japanese chef’s knife combining the cutting performance of Aogami Super steel with a clean, understated finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTouroku Sakai Aogami Super Gyuto 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for cooks who value performance over decoration. With its long 240mm profile, high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super carbon steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e and distinctive green Pakka wood handle, this is a knife designed for demanding everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAogami Super – High-Performance Japanese Carbon Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super (Blue Super)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Japan’s most respected carbon steels. It can take an exceptionally keen edge and offers excellent edge retention, making it particularly attractive to professional chefs and enthusiasts who appreciate a very sharp knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike VG10 or SG2, however, \u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super is not fully stainless\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exposed carbon-steel edge should be kept clean and dry after use and will naturally develop a patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the right owner, that extra care is rewarded with excellent cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e240mm Gyuto – Built for Serious Prep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Gyuto gives you noticeably more cutting length than the common 210mm format. That makes it particularly useful when working with larger ingredients or doing substantial amounts of preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile works beautifully for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeat and fish preparation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge vegetables \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing and portioning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopping herbs and vegetables \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional kitchen prep \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral-purpose chef work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its size, the Japanese Gyuto profile keeps the knife agile and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClean, Performance-Focused Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on elaborate Damascus patterns or heavy decoration, this knife has a \u003cstrong\u003eclean satin-finished blade\u003c\/strong\u003e that puts the focus firmly on performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible transition near the cutting edge subtly reveals the blade's laminated construction and gives the knife the understated character associated with traditional Japanese blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Pakka Wood Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is finished with a \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese-style green Pakka wood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark green tone is subtle rather than flashy and complements the minimalist blade particularly well. 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