{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aogami-super-kuro-tsuchime-polished-santoku-180mm-red-pakka","title":"Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kuro Tsutime Polished Santoku Knife 180mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Red Pakka Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Aogami Super with a Polished Kurouchi Finish and Bold Red Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel, San Mai (VG10 stainless outer cladding), 63-64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi with tsuchime hammering, polished edge bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm | Total length: 305mm | Weight: 161.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Even 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Red pakkawood with stainless steel bolster (Western style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Reactive steel - wipe dry immediately after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Polished Kurouchi Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super is the pinnacle of Japanese carbon steel - it takes a keener edge than any stainless steel, holds that edge longer under hard use, and sharpens back to razor-sharp on Japanese water stones with minimal effort. At 63-64 HRC it is significantly harder than VG10 or ZA18. This variant combines the rustic kurouchi blacksmith's finish with a polished edge bevel - giving you the characterful look of a kurouchi blade with a refined, mirror-polished cutting edge straight from the box. The tsuchime hammered texture reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the flat. The red pakkawood handle is the standout detail. Wipe dry after every use and a natural patina will develop that protects the steel. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe dry immediately after use - reactive steel will rust if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and protects the steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones - takes an exceptional edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489791160611,"sku":"T AS P Tsutime Red Santoku180","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/4A2D929F-9198-4E14-8197-0CC571A76136.jpg?v=1716422555","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-aogami-super-kuro-tsuchime-polished-santoku-180mm-red-pakka","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}