{"product_id":"motokyuuichi-kurosagi-as-ku-santoku-165mm-kurouchi-by-hatsukokoro","title":"Motokyuuichi Kurosagi AS KU Santoku 165mm Kurouchi by Hatsukokoro Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Motokyuuichi Kurosagi AS KU Santoku 165mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife featuring Aogami Super steel and a Black Chacate handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a compact carbon steel blade. Forged in Nagasaki by the Maeda family using volcanic spring water quenching, this santoku profile measures 165mm in edge length with a 48mm heel height and weighs 153g. The spine measures 2.8mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, providing a workhorse grind suited for slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel achieves 62-65 HRC and offers high edge retention through added tungsten and vanadium, though it requires regular sharpening due to its hardness. This blade features san-mai soft iron clad construction with a kurouchi surface finish and is not stainless clad, meaning the reactive carbon core must be dried immediately after use and lightly oiled to prevent rust. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture that pairs with the traditional Japanese wa profile. Produced under the Hatsukokoro line, this knife prioritises cutting performance over cosmetic refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motokyuuichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46675628425437,"sku":"HSK-KS-ST165BC","price":167000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKurosagiASSantoku165mm-20250814-03.jpg?v=1755340406","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/motokyuuichi-kurosagi-as-ku-santoku-165mm-kurouchi-by-hatsukokoro","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}