{"product_id":"muneishi-aogami-damascus-santoku-180mm-kurouchi-made-in-japan","title":"Muneishi Aogami Damascus Santoku 180mm Kurouchi Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Edge of a True Japanese Master Blacksmith\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Aogami #2 (Blue Paper) carbon core with stainless steel cladding (Sanmai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 63-64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 325mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Double bevel, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (black forge scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Oval Honoki wood with black pakka wood collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 140-150g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan (Echizen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompletely hand-forged by third-generation master blacksmith Kosuke Muneishi in Echizen, Japan, this Santoku is a one-of-a-kind kitchen tool. The Aogami #2 carbon steel core delivers exceptional sharpness and edge retention at 63-64 HRC, while the two outer layers of stainless steel protect the blade and simplify maintenance. The Kurouchi finish - the blacksmith's hammer-forged black scale - is left intact, giving the blade a rustic, artisan character while providing natural rust resistance. The 180mm Santoku is the ideal all-rounder: long enough for full-length slicing, flat enough for chopping, and nimble enough for precision work on fish, meat, and vegetables. Muneishi-hamono has been forging blades since 1955, and every step is carried out by Kosuke-san himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a whetstone (1000\/3000 grit recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of camellia oil if storing long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504894632227,"sku":"Muneishi AO Kuro dama CRC Santoku","price":236.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/5F1F431E-9B15-4366-A0FC-BEFE2256F69C.jpg?v=1771825459","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/muneishi-aogami-damascus-santoku-180mm-kurouchi-made-in-japan","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}