{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kokugei-aogami-1-kurouchi-165mm-santoku","title":"Hatsukokoro \"Kokugei\" Aogami #1 Kurouchi 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrafted from high-quality Aogami #1 steel, this Hatsukokoro \"Kokugei\" Santoku (also known as the \"Black Whale\" in Japanese) has been heat-treated to a hardness of 62 HRC. Its distal-tapered design ensures a seamless cutting experience, while the rough black kurouchi finish exudes the traditional aesthetics of hand-forged Japanese carbon steel blades. During quenching, the uneven temperature distribution over the blade results in a gradient of colors resembling a rainbow, making the knife uncoventionally appealing. This Santoku knife is not only easy to handle but also offers great value, making it an ideal choice for newcomers to carbon steel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConstruction: Sanmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami #\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Blue #\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: 62 HRC\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Finishes: \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length (heel-to-tip): 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 43mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbove heel: 3.0mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle: 1.5mm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 133mm \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall Length: 310mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 161g (5.68oz) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEngraved Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTrademark Hatsukokoro\u003c\/em\u003e\" (登録 初心)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Blue #1) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. Despite some corrosion resistant quality (for a carbon steel), it is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estainless, therefore you should wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54690503033116,"sku":"zkg1791901772785","price":87.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/2196\/3548\/files\/hatsukokoro-kokugei-aogami-1-kurouchi-165mm-santoku_1.jpg?v=1791901804","url":"https:\/\/www.pervorix.shop\/products\/hatsukokoro-kokugei-aogami-1-kurouchi-165mm-santoku","provider":"Virestia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}