{"product_id":"motokane-kiritsuke-gyuto-aogami-no-1-steel-zelkova-octagonal-handle-165mm","title":"\"MOTOKANE\" Kiritsuke Gyuto Aogami no.1 Steel Zelkova Octagonal Handle, 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003e■Size: Total length approx. 310mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eBlade: Blade length approx. 165mm, Blade width approx. 45mm (at the base), Blade thickness approx. 3.5mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eHandle: Length approx. 127mm, Width approx. 25.5mm (maximum), Thickness approx. 21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Weight: Approx. 134g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade - Cutting edge: Blue Steel No.1 steel, Base metal: Soft iron,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle: Zelkova wood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRim ring: Red plywood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Blade shape: Double-edged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Blade finish: Black finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Handle shape: Octagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Manufactured in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Applications: General ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e■Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eThis chef's knife is handcrafted by one of Tosa's leading knife makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eThe cutting edge uses Aogami No.1 steel, a high-grade steel from Hitachi Yasugi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eThe thick steel is hammered and stretched using the traditional fire-forging method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e, resulting in a dense structure. Furthermore, meticulous heat treatment maximizes the characteristics of Aogami No.1 steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eAlthough it is called a chef's knife, it is a versatile knife that can cut things other than meat and is known as a chef's knife overseas. It has a longer and narrower blade than a santoku knife, making it easy to cut blocks of meat and tenderize them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eIn particular, the Motokane Kurouchi chef's knife has a straighter blade shape than a typical chef's knife, which is designed to allow food to separate more smoothly when cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eThe handle is made of octagonal zelkova wood to match the traditional Japanese aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eThis versatile knife is recommended for a wide range of people, from home cooks to professional chefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Regarding sharpness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis knife is made of steel and has been coated with a varnish to prevent rust. Therefore, it will be less sharp than its original sharpness when used straight out of the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe varnish will wear off with use, but you can experience its original sharpness by sharpening it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlso, the initial blade is sharpened to be versatile and suitable for a wide range of users. It is finished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eto make it easy to sharpen to your liking, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eplease sharpen it yourself to achieve your desired level of sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Caution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll knives are handmade from forging to sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDue to the manufacturing process, scratches and peeling of the oxide film may occur on the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor this reason, we do not inspect for minor scratches or peeling of the oxide film. As these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eare free-forged products, there may be differences in size from product to product, and there may be slight distortions or bends in the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eItem no. 4573200718038\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDo not use in a dishwasher or dryer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eAs these are steel knives, they will rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThe black finish makes rust less noticeable, but please wipe off moisture frequently before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/collections\/motokane-series-premium-tosa-kurouchi-knife\" class=\"image-link\"\u003e▼Check out our product list here\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_banner_2c3ab125-565e-424e-854c-26bdb2898885.jpg?v=1748484127\" alt=\"motokane\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honmamon-Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54517139898660,"sku":"4573200718038","price":188.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/MG_3475.jpg?v=1780978051","url":"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/zh\/products\/motokane-kiritsuke-gyuto-aogami-no-1-steel-zelkova-octagonal-handle-165mm","provider":"Honmamon-Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}