{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-kurouchi-tsuchime-santoku-175mm-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Santoku 175mm, Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime K\u0026S Hearted-shaped Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Koishi AS Santoku 175mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife forged by Yoshimi Kato with an Aogami Super carbon steel core and stainless clad construction, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking thin geometry behind the edge. This 175mm blade features a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and measures 47mm in heel height with a spine thickness of 3.7mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip. The santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping motion for everyday kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel achieves 62-65 HRC hardness and contains tungsten and vanadium additions that support edge retention and toughness within this san-mai stainless clad build. Despite the stainless cladding, the exposed carbon steel edge requires drying after use to prevent oxidation. The knife weighs 153g and pairs with a heart-shaped desert ironwood handle fitted with a blonde horn ferrule. This handle shape conforms to the hand to enhance control during precise cutting tasks. Master sharpener Takayuki Shibata finishes each blade in Fukuyama as part of the Masakage collaborative brand, which showcases Echizen blacksmiths from Takefu Knife Village.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46624758792413,"sku":"MASA_KSAS_SA175_HIRW","price":436000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasakageKoishiASKurouchiTsuchimeSantoku175mm_K_SHearted-shapedIronwoodHandlea.jpg?v=1754024009","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/masakage-koishi-as-kurouchi-tsuchime-santoku-175mm-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}