{"product_id":"yoshimune-kiritsuke-kurouchi-180mm-aogami-2","title":"Yoshimune Kiritsuke Kurouchi 180mm Aogami #2 Double Bevel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the versatility of a Kurouchi Kiritsuke - a pointed, multi-purpose Japanese blade built for both slicing and vegetable work.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Aogami (Blue) #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Hon-Warikomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (forge finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC: 61-63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Walnut with resin ferrule, Wa-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Yoshimune Kiritsuke\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use - carbon steel will rust if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone on a leather strop - avoid aggressive ceramic rods on carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on whetstones (1000\/3000 grit recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a saya (blade guard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45144730599715,"sku":"kurouchikiritsuke180","price":221.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/image_ea84e8c9-5925-43ad-8186-3aee7c9b57bb.jpg?v=1686828438","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/yoshimune-kiritsuke-kurouchi-180mm-aogami-2","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}