Gekko Kurouchi Kiritsuke 240mm Aogami No. 2 Kurouchi

KO #1430 Black-forged Kiritsuke – Aogami No. 2 (240mm)

Product description

This Japanese Kiritsuke kitchen knife with a blade length of approximately 240 mm is a handmade professional tool designed for demanding users. Each piece is created individually and is the result of traditional Japanese blacksmithing, which emphasizes precision, functionality and long-term usability.

The blade is made of Aogami No. 2 (Blue Steel) carbon steel, which is one of the most used steels in professional Japanese kitchens. It offers very high hardness, long blade life and is very easy to sharpen. Thanks to the correctly selected heat treatment, the blade is hard, but at the same time tough enough for everyday work.

The blade surface has a traditional kuro-uchi (black forged) finish , which emphasizes the authentic appearance of the knife and partially protects the surface. The soft iron sheath construction increases durability and facilitates maintenance. The Kiritsuke geometry combines the properties of a chef's knife and a precision working tool, suitable for slicing meat, fish and vegetables with high cutting control.

The handle is made of burnt chestnut , which is light, pleasant to the hand and naturally resistant to moisture. The nylon resin mouth protects the connection between the blade and the handle and contributes to a longer life of the knife. Thanks to the good balance and relatively low weight, the knife is manageable even during longer work.

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Knife category

Knife category: Limited edition
Knife type: Kiritsuke (universal knife)
Country of origin: Made in Japan

This knife belongs to a limited edition , which is produced in limited quantities and is not part of regular mass production. Individual pieces are created by hand and availability is limited in time and quantity. Once sold out, the knife is usually not produced again. Exceptionally as a final sale or part of one-off auctions.

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Knife specifications

Total length: approx. 390 mm
Blade length: approx. 240 mm
Blade height: approx. 47 mm
Blade thickness: approx. 2.0 mm
Weight: approx. 191 g (handmade - slight variations possible)
Sharpening: ambidextrous (for right- and left-handed people)

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Materials used

Blade core: Aogami No. 2 (Blue Steel, carbon steel)
Casing: soft iron
Blade surface: kuro-uchi (black forged finish)

Handle: burnt chestnut
Handle mouth: nylon resin

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Blade features

The blade offers very high cutting performance and long blade life.
Aogami No. 2 allows you to achieve a fine and stable edge with excellent response when grinding.
Hand forging ensures a dense material structure and good cut control even with a longer blade.

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Recommendations for new knives

To achieve maximum performance, we recommend that you gently sharpen the knife on a water stone before using it for the first time.
Aogami No. 2 also responds very well to fine finishing sanding.

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Knife maintenance recommendations

After each use, rinse the knife, dry it thoroughly and store it in a dry place.
For longer storage, we recommend lightly treating the blade with oil intended for knives.

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Warning – carbon steel knives

Carbon steel is not stainless and can darken or rust if not cared for properly.
These changes are natural and do not negatively affect the functionality of the knife.

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Notice

Not suitable for dishwashers or dryers, as high temperatures, chemicals and mechanical stress can damage the blade and handle.

The knife is not intended for cutting bones, frozen foods, hard shells or other extremely hard ingredients that may cause the blade to chip.

Do not use the knife for prying, chopping or as a multipurpose tool outside the kitchen and avoid cutting on glass, stone or ceramics; we recommend wooden or high-quality plastic cutting boards.