{"product_id":"motokane-kiritsuke-210mm-aogami-no-2-kurouchi","title":"Motokane Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Aogami No. 2 Kurouchi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMotokane Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Aogami no. 2 Kurouchi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Motokane Kiritsuke 210mm is an exceptional Japanese kitchen knife forged by one of the leading blacksmiths in Kochi Prefecture (Tosa). Its Kiritsuke shape, with a straighter blade geometry than a classic gyuto, ensures smoother food release when slicing—ideal for cutting blocks of meat, trimming sinews, and delicate vegetable work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami no. 2 (Blue Steel #2) from Hitachi Yasugi is fire-forged—the dense steel structure and careful heat treatment maximize the material's properties. The Kurouchi finish gives the knife an authentic, rustic character directly from the forge. The octagonal walnut wood handle fits comfortably in the hand and complements the Japanese aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 370 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade width (at heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 45 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 145 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 160 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami no. 2 (Blue Steel #2), base metal: soft iron (clad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi (forged, unpolished surface)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiritsuke (straighter geometry, hybrid style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut wood, octagonal shape, wa-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motokane, Kochi Prefecture (Tosa), Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami no. 2 — high-carbon steel with ~1.0–1.2% carbon, tungsten, and chromium for improved edge retention. Fire-forged for a dense, homogeneous structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase metal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft iron (clad) — protects the Aogami core and facilitates sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut wood — pleasant to the touch, moisture resistance, rounded edges for a comfortable grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged using the fire method — dense structure for excellent sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi finish — authentic look directly from the forge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraighter kiritsuke geometry — smoother food release when slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble bevel grind — suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide range of uses: meat, vegetables, fish, delicate tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAogami no. 2 is \u003cstrong\u003enot stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — dry the knife thoroughly after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew knives have a protective lacquer on the blade — sharpen on a whetstone before first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin layer of camellia or neutral oil for prolonged storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only, never in a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese whetstones (we recommend #1000 + #3000–6000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not chop hard bones or frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife is made of high-carbon steel and is \u003cstrong\u003esubject to patination and corrosion\u003c\/strong\u003e if not properly cared for. 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