Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chef Knife with Shitan Wood Handle
Product Code: TASKUKI180SH*Recommended to purchase with Custom-Cut Saya Knife Cover Sheath
Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel Super with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 64-65 is considered to be the top of its class in high carbon steel metallurgy. It is ranked above Blue Steel #1 and is second to none in hardness and edge retention. It takes a very high degree of skill to create knives of such exceptional performance and exquisite beauty with a steel of this caliber and is a testament to the extraordinary skill of the artisans. The blade comes with a traditional Japanese handle with a protective wooden sheath called a "Saya," which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. This specific Saya included with the knife is brush coated with non-toxic lacquer coating made from organic tree saps in Japan. The octagonal shape of the handle allows for comfortable use regardless of which handed the user is.
Care & Sharpening
- Sharpening and honing should be done with only water whetstones.
- Hand wash and dry only, and do so immediately if working with acidic ingredients.
- Do not use on objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods.
- This knife will oxidize/rust without proper care
Recommended for Professional Use Only
HRC | 64-65 | Handle Material | Rosewood |
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Grade | Aogami Kurouchi | Bolster Material | Ebony |
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Stain Resistant | No | Handle Shape | Octagonal |
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Blade Material | Blue Steel Super | Saya Cover | Optional | |
Edge Angle | Double Edged |