{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aogami-super-kuro-tsuchime-santoku-180mm-brown-pakka","title":"Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kuro Tsutime Santoku Knife 180mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Brown Pakka Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Aogami Super with a Kurouchi Finish and Understated Brown Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel, San Mai, 63-64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish) with tsuchime hammering - rustic, reduces drag\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: Brown 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 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. The kurouchi finish is the raw blacksmith's finish left on the blade after forging - darker, more rustic, and more characterful than a polished blade. It provides a degree of natural protection to the reactive carbon steel and develops a unique patina with use. Combined with the tsuchime hammered texture, it reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the flat. The brown pakkawood handle is the more understated option - characterful without being loud. 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":48478006182179,"sku":"T AS Kuro Tsutime Brown Santoku180","price":236.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/7D2D766F-4BA5-4F37-AAE1-DCE0309DF7E2.jpg?v=1716261246","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-aogami-super-kuro-tsuchime-santoku-180mm-brown-pakka","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}