{"product_id":"murata-aogami-kurouchi-finish-ko-bocho-deba-knife-105mm-made-in-japan","title":"Murata Aogami Kurouchi Finish Ko-Bocho Deba Knife 105mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Tosa Craftsmanship in an Aogami #1 Ko-Bocho Deba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Murata Aogami Kurouchi Ko-Bocho Deba 105mm is hand-forged in Tosa, Japan. Aogami #1 steel with a kurouchi finish, magnolia oval handle, and the dramatic forge and hammer patterns that define Tosa's blade-making tradition. Out of the box sharpness that proves itself immediately - the most compact option in the Murata Ko-Bocho Deba range, ideal for small fish and fine butchery work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Aogami #1 (Blue Steel #1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC: 61-62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 105mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade height: 37.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 99g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Magnolia oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Murata Difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTosa, on the island of Shikoku, has a centuries-old tradition of blade-making - producing everything from agricultural tools to kitchen knives. Murata knives carry that tradition forward, combining Aogami #1 steel - one of the finest high-carbon tool steels in Japanese knife-making - with the kurouchi forge finish that is the hallmark of Tosa craft. Aogami #1 is prized for its exceptional hardness and ability to take and hold a razor-keen edge. The kurouchi finish is left intact from the forge, giving the blade a raw, honest character and offering slightly better rust resistance than a fully polished carbon blade. The Ko-Bocho Deba is a compact, single-bevel deba suited to breaking down small fish, poultry, and fine butchery work - at 105mm it is the most nimble and precise option in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use - Aogami #1 will rust if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect a natural patina to develop with use - this is normal and protective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-bevel geometry - sharpen on the flat (ura) side only with a very light touch; primary sharpening on the bevel side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on frozen food or bones - the edge will chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839641858339,"sku":"Murata AO Kuro HPC Ko-Bocho105","price":131.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/615902BD-0DCC-453E-9C76-0F2D25F1A8D5.jpg?v=1720951740","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/murata-aogami-kurouchi-finish-ko-bocho-deba-knife-105mm-made-in-japan","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}