{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shikkoku-aogami-2-kurouchi-165mm-santoku","title":"Hatsukokoro \"Shikkoku\" Aogami #2 Kurouchi 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Shikkoku (\"Darkness\") series from Hatsukokoro is masterfully hand-forged using Aogami #2 steel, hardened to an impressive 62-63 HRC. This knife can be regarded as an enhanced version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burrfectionstore.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurokuma-aogami-2-kurouchi-165mm-santoku\" title='Hatsukokoro \"Kurokuma\" Aogami #2 Kurouchi 165mm Santoku' rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurokuma\u003c\/a\u003e series, featuring a more advanced fit-and-finish, polishing, grinding, and aesthetics. Despite these upgrades, it retains its exceptional affordability, making exquisite Japanese craftsmanship accessible to all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Bunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Sanmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami #2 (Blue #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length (heel-to-tip): 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 47mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 3.2mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.3mm \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 132mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 317mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 174g (6.14oz) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eHand-forged Aogami\"\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e登録 初心)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Blue #2) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. It is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use, in particular the core steel not covered by the stainless cladding. Patina will develop over time, which will appear as “discoloration” on the cutting edge, but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect. The stainless cladding covers a large part of the blade, making maintenance easier but still preserving the cutting and sharpening pleasure of the Aogami Super core. 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\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\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":45863417675995,"sku":"HKA2SKXSK165GWBKS","price":1061.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/HKA2SKXSK165GWBKS_001.jpg?v=1782408368","url":"https:\/\/burrfectionstore.com\/en-hk\/products\/hatsukokoro-shikkoku-aogami-2-kurouchi-165mm-santoku","provider":"Burrfection Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}