{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-petty-120mm-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle-copy","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Petty 120mm, Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime K\u0026S Hearted-shaped Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Koishi AS Petty 120mm is a double-bevel utility and paring knife featuring Aogami Super carbon steel, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts performing precision tasks. Forged by Yoshimi Kato within the Masakage collaborative brand established by master sharpener Takayuki Shibata, this blade represents Echizen craftsmanship from Takefu Knife Village. The 120mm profile suits in-hand peeling, trimming, deveining shrimp, and cutting garnishes, offering a slim geometry for detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel provides high hardness between 62 and 65 HRC with added tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness. This carbon steel core is san-mai stainless clad with a Kurouchi Tsuchime surface finish, requiring drying after use to prevent rust on the exposed edge. The blade measures 2.0mm at the heel and tapers to 1.2mm at the tip, weighing 69g total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heart-shaped desert ironwood handle with a blonde horn ferrule provides an ergonomic grip that conforms to the hand for control during intricate cutting. Master sharpener Takayuki Shibata finishes every blade himself, ensuring the fit and finish characteristic of the Koishi line. This construction pairs reactive carbon steel performance with stainless cladding for users who value traditional Echizen blacksmithing in a compact utility format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46699664769245,"sku":"MASA_KSAS_PE120_HIRW","price":370000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1212.jpg?v=1772163346","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/masakage-koishi-as-petty-120mm-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle-copy","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}