{"product_id":"hitohira-td-aogami-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-tagayasan","title":"Hitohira TD Aogami #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Tagayasan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003esantoku\u003c\/strong\u003e 165 mm with a kurouchi finish fits the most common format for this knife type: a tall blade with a rounded tip, built for push cutting through vegetables, meat and fish. At 165 mm, the knife stays compact and easy to maneuver on the board, with a generous working surface and good knuckle clearance from the tall profile. The motion is straightforward: no rocking, a clean forward cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sanmai\u0026nbsp;construction pairs an \u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2 (Blue Steel #2)\u003c\/strong\u003e core with jigane cladding on both sides. The kurouchi finish covers the body of the blade: matte, lightly textured, left as-is after forging. The bevel is polished. The contrast between the dark body and the bright bevel edge is a defining feature of this construction. The wa-handle in tagayasan, a dense hardwood with tight grain, keeps the build clean and unadorned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2 (Blue Steel #2)\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced by Hitachi Metals, built on a Shirogami #2 base with chromium and tungsten added for stronger edge retention between sharpenings. Hardness sits between 62 and 64 HRC. The steel responds well to a whetstone and takes a very fine edge. For those who value patina development, Shirogami remains the more reactive option, which has its own appeal depending on how you use and maintain your knives. Aogami #2 is a reactive carbon steel: the blade must be wiped and dried immediately after use to prevent surface rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe and dry the blade immediately after each use. A natural patina will develop on the bevel over time, which is expected. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for extended storage. Never put in the dishwasher. Avoid abrasives on the kurouchi body of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67730094096558,"sku":"AAA-615B2KT-65-CA165","price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hitohira-td-aogami-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-tagayasan-1_6cb698b3-858b-42fd-a837-3ed0715c5938.jpg?v=1792468970","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-td-aogami-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-tagayasan","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}