{"product_id":"muneishi-aogami-ss-clad-santoku-180mm-kurouchi","title":"Muneishi Aogami SS Clad Santoku 180mm Kurouchi Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the hand-forged precision of a master blacksmith's Santoku - Aogami #2 core, stainless clad, Kurouchi finish, laser-thin grind.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) core with stainless steel cladding (Sanmai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (forge finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 325mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 140-150g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 63-64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Oval Honoki wood with black pakka ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Muneishi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuneishi-hamono was founded in 1955. The third-generation blacksmith, Kosuke Muneishi, carries out every step of production himself - tempering, forging, hammering, and sharpening. This Santoku features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel (Sanmai construction), giving the blade a reactive, ultra-sharp cutting edge with the corrosion resistance of stainless cladding. The Kurouchi finish is left from the forge - raw, rustic, and full of character. At 63-64 HRC, this is an exceptionally hard knife that holds its edge for a long time. The laser-thin grind and lack of thickening makes sharpening straightforward on whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone on a leather strop or fine ceramic rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on whetstones (1000\/3000 grit recommended) - the hard steel rewards patience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a saya (blade guard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46943276466467,"sku":"Muneishi AO Sten Kuro CBC Santoku 180","price":231.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/5F80E2B7-3A10-4C29-85F4-B03E09934388.jpg?v=1699003038","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/muneishi-aogami-ss-clad-santoku-180mm-kurouchi","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}