{"product_id":"murata-aogami-kurouchi-finish-utility-knife-125mm-made-in-japan","title":"Murata Aogami Kurouchi Finish Utility Knife 125mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Tosa Craftsmanship in an Aogami #1 Utility Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Murata Aogami Kurouchi Utility Knife 125mm 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. A compact, versatile utility knife with out-of-the-box sharpness and honest Tosa character.\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: 125mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade height: 39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 250mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 100g\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. At 125mm this utility knife is nimble and precise - ideal for peeling, trimming, and fine prep work where a larger knife would be unwieldy.\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\u003eHone regularly with a honing rod to maintain the edge between sharpenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone - Aogami #1 responds beautifully to a fine stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52468412547363,"sku":"Murata AO Kuro HP Sabaki120","price":152.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/37691A74-B098-4146-A652-6B37B2694767.jpg?v=1781693726","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/murata-aogami-kurouchi-finish-utility-knife-125mm-made-in-japan","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}