{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-aokitae-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Aokitae Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Aokitae Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm with Black Chacate handle is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for home cooks seeking a compact carbon steel blade for slicing, dicing, and mincing. Produced in Hyogo by Hatsukokoro, this santoku features Hitachi Blue 2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel with a kurouchi surface finish and san-mai soft iron cladding. The reactive carbon steel construction requires immediate drying after use to prevent oxidation, as the blade is not stainless clad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. This 165mm profile has a less aggressive tip and offers controllable chopping action suited to everyday kitchen tasks. The octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with a blade measuring 3.3mm at the heel, tapering to 1.4mm at the tip, with a total weight of 154g and 46mm heel height. The san-mai soft iron clad construction supports the high-carbon core, providing structural support for the cutting edge during preparation work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47514189824221,"sku":"HT-AKT-B2KU-SA165BC","price":149000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1938.jpg?v=1772159801","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-aokitae-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-black-chacate","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}