{"product_id":"hitohira-tanaka-mosuke-aogami-1-kamagata-usuba-225mm-ho","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Mosuke Aogami #1 Kamagata Usuba 225mm Ho","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ekamagata usuba\u003c\/strong\u003e 225 mm is a single-bevel Japanese vegetable knife built for precision work: julienne, brunoise, katsuramuki. The gently curved spine toward the tip, specific to the kamagata variant, allows a smooth transition between straight cuts and finer work near the point. The tall blade and square heel provide a generous cutting surface on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is sanmai, with a hard hagane core and a softer jigane cladding along the spine and sides. The kasumi\u0026nbsp;finish is the traditional standard for this knife type: the bevel is polished, the jigane left in a contrasting satin state. The wa-handle is made of magnolia (hōnoki), a lightweight, fine-grained wood common on traditional Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutting steel is \u003cstrong\u003eAogami #1 (Blue Steel #1)\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by Hitachi Metals from the Yasugi line. Its high carbon content (1.25,1.35%) combined with chromium and tungsten additions gives it stronger edge retention than Aogami #2, at the cost of slightly increased brittleness at the apex. It sharpens on water stones and requires a few more passes than Shirogami to reach a very fine edge. Like all non-stainless carbon steels, it develops a progressive patina on contact with acidic foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade immediately after each use. The patina that forms on Aogami #1 is normal and helps protect the steel. For extended storage, a light application of camellia oil is recommended. Never wash in a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49329787044014,"sku":"AAA-111B1O-05-LA225","price":700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hitohira-tanaka-mosuke-aogami-1-kamagata-usuba-225mm-ho-1_8274e697-2e79-4fd3-8c88-bcfb37ee3406.jpg?v=1788891067","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-tanaka-mosuke-aogami-1-kamagata-usuba-225mm-ho","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}