{"product_id":"shiro-kamo-aogami-super-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-custom-teak-handle","title":"Shiro Kamo Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm - Custom Octagonal Teak Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in the historic Takefu Knife Village of Echizen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eShiro Kamo 210mm Gyuto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is hand-forged by master blacksmith and certified Traditional Craftsman (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eDentō Kōgeishi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eShiro Kamo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Renowned worldwide for his razor-thin grinds and nimble blade balance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kamo-san designs this chef's knife for effortless cutting glide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged with an ultra-hard Hitachi Aogami Super core,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the blade features a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (blacksmith oxide) finish that preserves its hand-forged character while helping protect the carbon flats from ambient moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kamo-san shapes this gyuto with his signature laser-leaning geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e starting at an agile 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mm spine above the heel and tapering continuously to a needle-fine tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At a tall 50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mm heel height,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it provides ample knuckle clearance and ingredient scooping volume,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the featherweight 145-gram build delivers agile board speed without hand fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with Kamo-san's hand-engraved kanji chiseled directly into the steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this knife features a custom octagonal wa-handle crafted from natural teak wood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prized for its natural water-resistant oils and warm golden-brown grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Forged by Master Shiro Kamo:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certified Traditional Craftsman in Takefu Knife Village,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrated for hand-tuning ultra-thin grinds that prevent wedging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHitachi Aogami Super Core (63–65 HRC):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premier Japanese carbon alloy enriched with tungsten and molybdenum for tenacious edge retention and easy sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTraditional Kurouchi Blacksmith Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw forge scale provides rustic aesthetic character and added surface protection against corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatherweight Laser Profile (145g \u0026amp; 2.5mm Spine):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measured at 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mm at the heel with a continuous taper,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gliding cleanly through produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTall 50.5mm Heel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers generous knuckle clearance on prep boards and functions as an efficient scoop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Engraved Artisan Kanji:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentically hand-chiseled on the blade face by Kamo-san.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Octagonal Teak Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally oily,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e water-resistant teak timber sculpted into a comfortable octagonal wa-profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\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=\"17,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand \/ Blacksmith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,1,1,0\"\u003eShiro Kamo (加茂 司) - Traditional Craftsman (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eDentō Kōgeishi\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin \/ Workshop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,2,1,0\"\u003eTakefu Knife Village, Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,3,1,0\"\u003eGyuto (Japanese Chef Knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Length \/ OAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,4,1,0\"\u003e210mm (8.3\") \/ ~360mm (14.2\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Height \/ Spine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,5,1,0\"\u003e50.5mm at heel \/ 2.5mm at heel (Distal taper to fine tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Steel (Hagane)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,6,1,0\"\u003eHitachi Aogami Super (Super Blue Carbon Steel, 63–65 HRC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCladding \/ Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,7,1,0\"\u003eProtective Carbon Cladding with Traditional Kurouchi Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Markings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,8,1,0\"\u003eHand-Engraved \/ Hand-Chiseled Artisan Kanji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrind \/ Edge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,9,1,0\"\u003e50\/50 Double Bevel (Ambidextrous Laser Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle Profile \/ Wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,10,1,0\"\u003eCustom Octagonal (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eWa\u003c\/i\u003e) \/ Natural Golden Teak Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,11,1,0\"\u003e145g (5.11 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCraftsmanship Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,12,1,0\"\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, and hand-finished in Echizen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"19\" class=\"\"\u003eCarbon Steel Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCarbon Steel Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami Super is reactive carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wipe dry immediately after slicing acidic produce to prevent rust and build a patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand wash with warm water and mild soap; dry thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never clean in a dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply food-grade camellia oil before storage to protect against humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTeak Handle Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally water-resistant; condition periodically with food-safe mineral oil or board butter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCutting Surfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prep on soft wood or synthetic rubber boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid bamboo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glass,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and granite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSharpening \u0026amp; Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain on waterstones (1000–6000 grit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For boneless proteins and produce only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"shiro kamo","offers":[{"title":"Default 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