{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-aokitae-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-220mm-olive-wood","title":"Hatsukokoro Aokitae Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm - Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA rustic workhorse forged with legendary Hitachi Blue #2 carbon steel.\u003c\/b\u003e The Hatsukokoro Aokitae Kurouchi Gyuto combines traditional blacksmithing character, superb edge feedback, and a natural octagonal olive wood handle for an exceptional cutting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHitachi Aogami (Blue) #2 Steel Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged with premium Hitachi Blue #2 high-carbon steel, delivering superior edge retention, easy resharpening, and an exceptionally smooth bite on proteins and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProtective Kurouchi Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a traditional black \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/i\u003e (\"blacksmith’s scale\") finish on the upper blade surface, adding a bold, rustic aesthetic while offering a protective barrier against initial oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile 220mm Workhorse Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e A generous 220mm blade length providing ample reach for slicing large proteins and sweeping through high-volume vegetable prep with balance and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eErgonomic Olive Wood Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted with a lightweight, octagonal (Hakkaku) natural olive wood handle showcasing warm, distinct grain patterns that comfortably accommodate both pinch and handle grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoft Iron Cladding:\u003c\/b\u003e San Mai forged with soft iron cladding, making the blade resilient and straightforward to thin or maintain on water stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003eAokitae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eGyuto (Chef's Knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003e220mm (8.5 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003eAogami (Blue Steel) #2 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCladding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003eSoft Iron (Reactive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\"\u003eKurouchi (Blacksmith Finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,1,0\"\u003e61 - 62 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,9,1,0\"\u003eNatural Olive Wood (Octagonal \/ Hakkaku)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBevel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,10,1,0\"\u003eDouble-beveled (50\/50 Ryoba)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,11,1,0\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eCare Instructions \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReactive Steel Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Both the Blue #2 core steel and the soft iron cladding are fully carbon steel and reactive. Wipe the blade clean and dry completely immediately after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand Wash Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Wash by hand using warm water and mild dish soap. Never wash in a dishwasher, as intense heat and moisture will split the natural olive wood handle and rust the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePatina Development:\u003c\/b\u003e Over time, proper use will cause the steel to develop a protective, natural patina (shades of grey, blue, and dark bronze), which guards against corrosion and gives the knife unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid Hard Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Do not use on bones, frozen items, seeds, or hard squash, as hard impact will chip the thin carbon edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharpen on Japanese water stones. Avoid pull-through sharpeners or ceramic sharpening rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Kyusu, Japan\u003cbr\u003eShape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai\u003cbr\u003eCore Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue Carbon Steel)\u003cbr\u003eHardness: 61-62 HRC\u003cbr\u003eCladding: Soft Iron\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (\"Blacksmith's Finish\")\u003cbr\u003eEngraving: Laser Engraved (\"Hatsukokoro\")\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Double-Bevel, Even (50\/50)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Shape: Octagonal\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Olivewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: (215mm)\u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: (215mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: (46mm)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: (140mm)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: (365mm)\u003cbr\u003eSpine Thickness: 2.9mm at Heel\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 6.3 oz. (181g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: We fitted this hand-forged blade with a slightly larger handle than you would normally find on an 8-8.5\" gyuto. Perfect for those with hands on the larger size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67816351891686,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0025.jpg?v=1792526266","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-aokitae-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-220mm-olive-wood","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}