{"product_id":"motokyuuichi-kurosagi-as-ku-gyuto-240mm-kurouchi-by-hatsukokoro-black-chacate-copy","title":"Motokyuuichi Kurosagi AS KU Gyuto 240mm Kurouchi by Hatsukokoro Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Motokyuuichi Kurosagi AS KU Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife featuring Aogami Super carbon steel and a Black Chacate octagonal handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a workhorse blade with traditional construction. Forged in Nagasaki by fourth-generation smith Kiyonori Maeda, this knife utilises Shimabara volcanic spring water during quenching to achieve the resilience characteristic of the Motokyuuichi lineage established in 1895.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis san-mai blade features soft iron cladding over an Aogami Super core hardened to 62-65 HRC, requiring immediate drying and light oiling after use as the reactive carbon steel is not stainless. The kurouchi surface finish covers a workhorse grind measuring 2.6mm at the heel and tapering to 1.1mm at the tip across a 235mm edge length. Weighing 229g with a 48mm heel height, the gyuto profile suits general-purpose tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. The durable Black Chacate octagonal WA handle provides a fine texture and polished finish that pairs with the functional blade geometry for extended kitchen prep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motokyuuichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253621670109,"sku":"HSK-KS-GY24BC","price":203000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKurosagiBlueSuperKUGyuto240mm-20260111-02_cfb22a81-19cc-41c2-8fb4-9d2813046c96.jpg?v=1768184733","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/motokyuuichi-kurosagi-as-ku-gyuto-240mm-kurouchi-by-hatsukokoro-black-chacate-copy","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}