Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

Recommended to purchase Custom-Fit Saya Knife Cover and Knife together

Versatile and Utility

Superior edge retention and durability

Handcrafted in Japan

Our handmade Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility 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 knife. This unique style of forging offers 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. It is sandwiched in between carbon steel in the traditional Warikomi style to add to its durability and ease sharpening. 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. Our Yoshihiro Kurouchi Petty Knife is forged with particular care to create a medium sized sturdy blade that can maneuver through both small and big jobs with finesse. A razor sharp Petty knife can intricately carve and style vegetables and fruits for beautiful presentations and garnishes, performing just as well for bigger jobs such as preparing meals. Even the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
 
Care & Sharpening:

Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. 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.

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