{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-aokitae-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-black-chacate-copy","title":"Hatsukokoro Aokitae Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Aokitae Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm is a san-mai constructed chef's knife with a reactive soft iron clad and Blue 2 carbon steel core, best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking traditional Japanese forging. This double-bevel gyuto features a kurouchi surface finish and measures 215mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height. The blade construction pairs a high-carbon Aogami #2 core with non-stainless iron cladding, requiring immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains tungsten for improved edge retention and toughness while remaining accessible for sharpening. The blade tapers from 2.8mm at the heel to 1.2mm at the tip, providing a thin geometry behind the edge. Weighing 176g, this knife features an octagonal Black Chacate handle that offers durability and a fine texture. Produced by Hatsukokoro in Hyogo, this Aokitae line represents authentic san-mai construction with hand-forged tapering suitable for general purpose kitchen tasks including slicing, chopping, and mincing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47514206994653,"sku":"HT-AKT-B2KU-GT220-BC","price":167000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1952.jpg?v=1772160460","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-aokitae-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-black-chacate-copy","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}