{"product_id":"kyohei-kurouchi-santoku-17-cm-keyaki-aogami","title":"Kyohei Kurouchi Santoku 17 cm Keyaki Aogami","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKyohei Kurouchi Santoku 170 mm Keyaki Aogami\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese all purpose kitchen knife designed for everyday preparation of vegetables, meat and fish. The Santoku profile combines a wide blade with excellent control, making it suitable for slicing, chopping and general kitchen work. The knife is handcrafted in Japan's Tosa region, well known for its long blacksmithing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features an \u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2 carbon steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e, valued for its excellent cutting performance, strong edge retention and ease of sharpening. Hardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e62 +\/- 1 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, it supports a thin and precise cutting edge suitable for demanding kitchen tasks. The iron cladding gives the knife a traditional appearance and authentic forged character. As a carbon steel knife with iron cladding, it requires proper care. The blade should always be thoroughly washed and completely dried after use to minimize the risk of corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is finished with a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eKurouchi surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving the characteristic dark forged finish that highlights its handcrafted appearance. The \u003cstrong\u003edouble bevel edge\u003c\/strong\u003e provides smooth cutting performance and makes the knife suitable for both right and left handed users while allowing straightforward maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKeyaki wood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e is fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003esynthetic ferrule\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its lightweight construction provides a secure grip and balanced handling. Weighing only 131 g, the knife feels agile and comfortable during extended food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyohei Shindo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tosa, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.0 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.0 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at center:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade thickness at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade thickness at center:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keyaki wood, synthetic ferrule\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami #2 carbon steel core, iron cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi (black)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 +\/- 1 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e double bevel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 131 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyohei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62814788059466,"sku":"KYOKS16,5AO","price":265.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/3450\/8618\/files\/f474ff19d0dc9b642f09601a6137dee2.jpg?v=1785176613","url":"https:\/\/knivesofjapan.com\/hu\/products\/kyohei-kurouchi-santoku-17-cm-keyaki-aogami","provider":"knivesofjapan.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}