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As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive san-mai construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with the 119g blade to create a traditional Japanese grip for precision deboning work. This Kumokage line combines artistic damascus etching with functional boning geometry for users who value both collectability and performance in a specialized poultry knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43883786207453,"sku":"HATS_B2DA_HO150","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKumokageBlue2KUDamascusHonesuke150mm-20240719-05.jpg?v=1721356385"},{"product_id":"anryu-aogami-super-hammered-kurouchi-bunka-175mm","title":"Anryu Aogami Super Hammered Kurouchi Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Anryu Aogami Super Hammered Kurouchi Bunka 170mm is a stainless-clad carbon steel knife best fit for professional chefs requiring a precise general-purpose blade. Forged by fifth-generation maker Takumi Ikeda at Anryu Hamono in Echizen, this 170mm Bunka features an Aogami Super core with san-mai stainless cladding and a kurouchi tsuchime finish. The profile blends santoku and k-tip gyuto characteristics with a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables, fruits, and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel measures 62-65 HRC and contains added tungsten and vanadium for high hardness and edge retention while maintaining toughness. The stainless clad construction aids maintenance around the reactive carbon core, though the steel remains relatively hard to sharpen. This double-bevel knife weighs 145g with a 48mm heel height and spine thickness measuring 4.1mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm near the tip. It pairs with an octagonal ebony wa handle that provides a tapered geometric grip, completing a traditional Echizen build established in 1873.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anryu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44031114903773,"sku":"AR-ASTSCHKU-BU175","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/AnryuAogamiSuperHammeredKurouchiBunka175mma_41247862-4ac8-48d7-86f0-47f73d71e557.jpg?v=1717047094"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kokugei-aogami-1-gyuto-240mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue 1 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue 1 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking Aogami #1 carbon steel performance in a budget-friendly package. This 240mm gyuto features a san-mai construction with soft iron cladding and a kurouchi surface finish, measuring 3.8mm at the heel spine and weighing 260g. The blade geometry suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 1 steel achieves 61-64 HRC and requires regular wiping and drying after use as the reactive carbon core develops a patina over time. This high-carbon steel sharpens readily to a fine edge and maintains sharpness during extended use. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from Black Chacate timber, providing a durable grip with fine texture and dark coloration. As a non-stainless clad knife, this gyuto demands consistent maintenance to prevent corrosion and suits users comfortable managing reactive carbon steel care requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44218095370461,"sku":"HT-KSAGASSK-GY240","price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKokugeiBlue1Gyuto240mma.jpg?v=1715130282"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kokugei-aogami-super-santoku-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue 1 Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue 1 Santoku 165mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking high-carbon performance in a compact profile. This blade features Aogami #1 steel with a reactive soft iron clad san-mai construction and kurouchi surface finish, measuring 167mm tip-to-heel with a 45mm heel height. The spine measures 3.1mm at the heel, tapering to 1.7mm at the middle and near the tip, while the knife weighs 143g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #1 carbon steel achieves 61-64 HRC and requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust, developing a protective patina over time. The santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks with a less aggressive tip geometry that offers control during chopping. An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a traditional wa-style grip with fine texture and durability. As part of the Kokugei line, this knife prioritises value through functional specifications and traditional forging methods from Hatsukokoro's Hyogo-based network of craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44218095435997,"sku":"HT-KSAGASSK-ST165","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKokugeiBlue1Santoku165mma.jpg?v=1715144708"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurokaze-white-2-kurouchi-stainless-clad-santoku-180mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White 2 Kurouchi Stainless Clad Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White 2 Kurouchi Stainless Clad Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a tall blade with sanmai stainless clad construction. This 180mm profile features a 44mm heel height and measures 4.5mm at the spine above the heel, tapering to 1.1mm near the tip. The kurouchi surface finish covers the stainless cladding, which protects the reactive White 2 carbon steel core from staining while retaining the cutting characteristics of high-carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite 2 steel sharpens readily and supports precise slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks common to the santoku profile. As a reactive carbon core, the edge requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion despite the stainless exterior. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, providing a durable grip for controlled chopping. 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The san-mai construction comprises an Aogami Super steel core clad in soft iron Damascus with a Kurouchi finish on the upper section. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive carbon steel cladding requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel measures 62-65 HRC and contains tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness. The blade has a 3.6mm spine thickness at the heel, tapering to 0.7mm at the tip, with a 52mm heel height and 167mm edge length. Weighing 178g, it pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal WA handle that displays intricate grain patterns. 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The blade features a kurouchi surface finish and measures 3.2mm at the heel spine, tapering to 1.9mm at the tip with a 50mm heel height and 215mm edge length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #1 steel contains 1.3% carbon and 1.75% tungsten, achieving 61-64 HRC hardness for edge retention and sharpening response. As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive carbon steel core requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent rust and develop a protective patina. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from Black Chacate timber, providing a durable grip with fine texture and dark coloration. 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The double bevel geometry distinguishes this deba from traditional single bevel versions, while the thick spine measuring 7.1mm at the heel provides the necessary weight and strength for butchery tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants. The stainless cladding reduces reactivity on the blade faces, though the exposed carbon steel core still requires drying after use. Weighing 287g with a heel height of 53mm, this knife carries substantial mass to assist with processing whole fish. An octagonal wenge handle offers durability against moisture and heat during repetitive kitchen work. 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