{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-black-chacate-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm is a hand-forged carbon steel knife best fit for students and enthusiasts seeking a traditional Tosa-region blade with a rustic kurouchi finish. This double-bevel santoku features Aogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron, measuring 165mm in edge length with a 49mm heel height and weighing 164g. The profile suits general-purpose slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping geometry that functions as a compact everyday knife for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive soft iron exterior requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The workhorse grind prioritises function over refined fit and finish, presenting an unpolished aesthetic characteristic of the Sumi line. An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable, fine-textured grip with deep brown coloration and subtle grain patterns. The blade measures 3.9mm at the spine near the heel, tapering to 1.6mm at the tip, supporting its role as a practical cutting tool within the Hatsukokoro range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412704088285,"sku":"HTSU_B2KU_SM_SA165","price":149000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroSumiBlue2KurouchiSantoku165mmBlackChacateHandlea.jpg?v=1746512938","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-black-chacate-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}