{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-aogami-2-homura-guren-kiritsuke-gyuto-225mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki Aogami #2 (青ニ鋼) Homura Guren Kiritsuke Gyuto, 225 mm","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  table,th,td {\n    border:1px solid black;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    padding: 3px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 with Tsuchime Kurouchi finish Kiritsuke Gyuto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged by Master Blacksmith Itsuo Doi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.089%; height: 176.396px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eKiritsuke Gyuto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eAogami #2 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eKurouchi with hammered finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eOctagonal Burnt Japanese Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e232g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e225mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003eBase 2.9mm | Mid 2.5mm | Tip 0.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.9072%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.4546%; height: 19.5996px;\"\u003e63-65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs this is a handmade product, every knife will vary slightly in appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere may be some markings or imperfections in the Kurouchi finish. This is a result of the manufacturing process and handling during the finishing and sharpening process. It does not affect the quality of the blade. In a knife such as this, it is a distinguishing quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKurouchi (黒打ち) is a traditional Japanese finish applied to knives, particularly to those made from carbon steel. This is achieved through a specific forging and finishing process that leaves the natural scale of the carbon steel intact on the blade's surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe blackened layer created by Kurouchi serves as a protective coating against rust and corrosion. It acts as a natural patina, reducing the blade's reactivity to acidic foods and moisture compared to polished carbon steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis finish will wear away over time, giving every knife its own unique look and character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its protective qualities, Kurouchi knives still require proper care to maintain their appearance and performance. Regular drying and oiling of the blade is highly  recommended to prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #2 is not stainless and will develop a patina over time with use. Regular maintenance by drying and oiling the blade helps prevent rust and corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is what we would consider a high maintenance knife. It must be kept oiled and dry when not in use. The blade will develop a natural patina over time, but if not cared for properly, it will rust. Please take care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e=== IMPORTANT Notes Before Purchase === \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.Import duties, taxes (VAT, GST, etc.) and handling charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Please check with your country's customs office to determine any additional costs prior to purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot accept any return or cancellation due to any duties left unpaid in your country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. This is a handmade product. Each knife is unique and some may carry slight marks or blemishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are not defects.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a defect is detected at any stage during the making process, the knife would be discarded and would not be allowed to leave the workshop to be sold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Definition of Blade Length: the Length from top edge of the blade (tip) to Root of the steel [NOT top edge of the blade (tip) to the end (Ago)]. All measurements are taken from the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. This knife is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep the blade DRY after use and oil it periodically or it may develop rust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43927815487674,"sku":"STA-KGYU-225K","price":485.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7489\/3754\/files\/Sakai_Takayuki_Aogami_2_Homura_Guren_Kiritsuke_Gyuto_225_mm_-_Shinobi_Industries_-_-_-_-6029994.jpg?v=1732784090","url":"https:\/\/shinobiindustries.com\/products\/sakai-takayuki-aogami-2-homura-guren-kiritsuke-gyuto-225mm","provider":"Shinobi Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}