{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-stabilized-birch","title":"Hatsukokoro Aokitae Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e215 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Length \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e365 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAogami (Blue #2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStabilized Birch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFerrule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStabilized Birch (G10 liner)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRockwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e61-63\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight Spine to heel \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth at Spine \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e189 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBevel \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDouble (50\/50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blacksmith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHatsukokoro brings in masters of smithing, sharpening, and handle making to ensure quality, and a high attention to detail on their knives, so you know that you will be getting an amazing work knife. At the price these Kurouchi finish knives are a must have workhorse for any kit, the blue #2 steel will take an amazing edge, while being slightly more durable and rust resistant than a White steel (but we still wouldn’t push our luck). The dark octagonal wood handle looks great with the rustic style of the blade, making it as much a show piece as a work knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Hatsukokoro kurouchi (kumokage) is one of our most popular lines in the shop! These guys come to us from Tosa city, Kochi Prefecture, Japan, and their namesake refers to the mysterious cloud shadows. At the price these Kurouchi finish knives are a must have workhorse for any kit, the blue #2 steel will take an amazing edge, while being slightly more durable and rust resistant than a White steel (but we still wouldn’t push our luck). The blacksmith (kurouchi) finish gives it a real rustic look, and the carbon core sharpens up quite easily, making it as much a show piece as a work knife, both aesthetically pleasing and practical!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent to the chef's knife and is the most versatile knife available. An essential for the professional cook\/chef they can handle a wide variety of tasks including vegetable chopping, more intricate vegetable prep and slicing proteins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Maintain an Iron Clad Knife!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hEZOgRuZ8VQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnife Care (Iron Clad)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Knife is made from 3 layers of material; A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimply wipe the knife with a damp cloth immediately after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWash with regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNever put your knife in the dishwasher! The extreme heat will ruin the wooden handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly acidic ingredients (Onions, Tomatoes, Citrus) Will cause rust and oxidation to happen faster, thus the user must ensure the knife is wiped clean immediately after working with such an ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShould any rust form it can be removed using a rust eraser or a mixture of Baking soda and water to simply scrub it clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHARP Knife Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52682794041641,"sku":"HKG-210","price":179.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6225\/6681\/files\/HatsukokoroKurouchiGyuto210mm.jpg?v=1771091113","url":"https:\/\/konnichiwa.ca\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-stabilized-birch","provider":"こんにちはマート | KON NICHIWA MART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}