Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Gyuto Chef Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

Product Code: TASKUGY180SH
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Our handmade Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Gyuto Chef knife are unparalleled in their performance. Exemplifying the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, Kurouchi translates as Black Forged and is a traditional Japanese method of crafting high carbon knives that are stain resistant. This unique style of forging offers stain resistance in the form of an unpolished rustic finish. Super Blue High Carbon Steel 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. Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chefs knife to make every meal into something special. From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmers market to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.

HRC 64-65 Handle Material Rosewood
Grade Aogami Kurouchi  Bolster Material Ebony
Stain Resistant No Handle Shape Octagonal
Blade Material Blue Steel Super Saya Cover Optional
Edge Angle Double Edged

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