{"product_id":"nigara-x-hatsukokoro-ryusui-blue-2-damascus-gyuto-240mm","title":"Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking Aogami #2 carbon steel in a san-mai soft iron damascus construction. Crafted by Nigara in Aomori, this 240mm profile features a nashiji finish resembling flowing water and pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal handle. The blade measures 228mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height, weighs 242g, and has spine thicknesses of 4.3mm at the heel, 2.5mm at mid, and 0.7mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel contains 1.1% carbon and achieves 61-63 HRC, offering edge retention through hard carbide molecules while maintaining resistance to chipping. This reactive carbon core requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation, as the soft iron damascus cladding is not stainless. The steel is relatively hard to sharpen yet suits users familiar with high-carbon cutlery maintenance. Designed for general purpose tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat, this gyuto combines inherited Tsugaru forging traditions with modern metalworking technology under master smith Go Yoshizawa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188404642013,"sku":"NIGA_RYUSB2_GY240","price":510000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroxNigaraBlue2DamascusGyuto240mm20240515-095807656.jpg?v=1715769767","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/nigara-x-hatsukokoro-ryusui-blue-2-damascus-gyuto-240mm","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}