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Yoshimune Kiritsuke Kurouchi 180mm Aogami #2 Double Bevel

Yoshimune Kiritsuke Kurouchi 180mm Aogami #2 Double Bevel

$221.00 AUD
$221.00 AUD
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Experience the versatility of a Kurouchi Kiritsuke - a pointed, multi-purpose Japanese blade built for both slicing and vegetable work.

The Specs

  • Steel: Aogami (Blue) #2 carbon steel
  • Construction: Hon-Warikomi
  • Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
  • Grind: Double bevel
  • Blade length: 180mm
  • HRC: 61-63
  • Handle: Walnut with resin ferrule, Wa-style
  • Origin: Tosa, Japan

About the Yoshimune Kiritsuke

The Kiritsuke is a hybrid blade - part Usuba, part Yanagiba - with a distinctive angled tip that makes it equally capable at vegetable prep and slicing proteins. Yoshimune's Kurouchi finish is left from the forge, giving the blade a raw, rustic character that develops with use. Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) is made by adding Chromium and Tungsten to White Steel #2, resulting in improved toughness and edge retention at 61-63 HRC. The Hon-Warikomi construction sandwiches the carbon core between softer iron cladding for durability. Made in Tosa, Japan's historic blade-making region.

Care and Maintenance

  • Hand wash only - never dishwasher
  • Dry immediately after use - carbon steel will rust if left wet
  • Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing long-term
  • Hone on a leather strop - avoid aggressive ceramic rods on carbon steel
  • Sharpen on whetstones (1000/3000 grit recommended)
  • Store on a magnetic rack or in a saya (blade guard)
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