{"product_id":"hitohira-tanaka-kyuzo-aogami-1-migaki-gyuto-240mm-ziricote","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Aogami #1 Migaki Gyuto 240mm Ziricote","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003egyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 mm in \u003cstrong\u003eAogami #1 (Blue Steel #1)\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the standard professional length for an all-purpose chef's knife. The curved profile supports both rocking cuts and push-cut technique, with enough blade length to handle larger ingredients without repositioning. The migaki finish produces a uniformly polished surface across the blade, clean and uninterrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is wa-style, made from ziricote, a dense tropical hardwood with tight grain and high-contrast figuring. Its natural patterning sets it apart visually, while the wa format keeps the overall weight centered toward the blade rather than the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami #1 (Blue Steel #1) is a Hitachi Yasugi carbon steel with a carbon content of 1.25 to 1.35%, combined with chromium (0.2 to 0.5%) and tungsten (1.5 to 2.0%). Hardness reaches 63 to 65 HRC depending on heat treatment. Compared to Aogami #2, it holds an edge longer between sharpenings and requires more passes on the stone to restore a fine apex. It develops a progressive patina on contact with acidic foods, which is expected behavior for this steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade dry immediately after use. Do not leave the steel in contact with moisture or acidic foods. A light coat of camellia oil protects the blade during storage. Never put in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67730094063790,"sku":"AAA-020B1M-56-FA240","price":850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hitohira-tanaka-kyuzo-aogami-1-migaki-gyuto-240mm-ziricote-1_c3e3e77d-8ad5-4875-9c43-46d0a19d076e.jpg?v=1792468962","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-tanaka-kyuzo-aogami-1-migaki-gyuto-240mm-ziricote","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}