{"title":"Line Collection For Hatsukokoro Aosagi Kurouchi Blue 2","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-aosagi-blue-2-kurouchi-petty-150mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Petty 150mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Petty 150mm is a Sakai-made utility knife with a reactive soft iron clad blade and Black Chacate handle, best fit for professional chefs, enthusiasts, and students requiring a budget-friendly carbon steel tool for precision tasks. This double bevel petty profile measures 150mm in edge length and suits in-hand peeling, trimming, slicing fruits and vegetables, deveining shrimp, and cutting garnishes. The knife weighs 82g with a heel height of 28mm, spine thickness of 2.2mm at the heel tapering to 0.6mm at the tip, and features an octagonal WA handle crafted from durable Black Chacate timber with fine texture and dark coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel forms the core, achieving 61-63 HRC hardness through added chromium and tungsten that improve toughness and create hard carbide molecules for enhanced edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening and resistance to chipping. The san-mai construction uses soft iron cladding rather than stainless steel, meaning the reactive carbon steel blade requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent rust. The kurouchi surface finish characterises this workhorse grind within the Aosagi line, offering a clean aesthetic on a knife designed for detailed kitchen work where users accept the maintenance requirements of non-stainless carbon steel in exchange for cutting performance at a competitive price point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674872176861,"sku":"HS-AOSA-B2KU-PE150BC","price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Hatsukokoro_Aosagi_Blue_2_Kurouchi_Petty_150mm_Black_Chacate-20240909-01.jpg?v=1725864655"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-aosagi-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-240mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm is a Sakai-made carbon steel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs, enthusiasts, and students seeking a workhorse grind at a competitive price. This double-bevel gyuto features Aogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish, measuring 240mm in blade length and weighing 242g. The reactive san-mai construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust, as the blade lacks stainless cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains tungsten for improved edge retention and toughness while remaining easy to sharpen. The blade measures 2.9mm at the heel, 2.7mm at mid, and tapers to 0.7mm at the tip with a 49mm heel height, supporting general-purpose tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping. An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. Produced by Hatsukokoro in Hyogo, this knife represents the Aosagi line's focus on clean finishes and accessible carbon steel performance for daily kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45677878313181,"sku":"HS-AOSA-B2KU-GY240BC","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Hatsukokoro_Aosagi_Blue_2_Kurouchi_Gyuto_240mm_Black_Chacate-20240910-01.jpg?v=1725970308"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-aosagi-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-black-chacate-copy","title":"Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm is a Sakai-made carbon steel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs, enthusiasts, and students seeking a budget-friendly workhorse with a Black Chacate handle. This double-bevel gyuto features Aogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish, measuring 210mm in length and weighing 170g. The blade geometry includes a 44mm heel height, 2.6mm spine thickness at the heel, and 1.1mm thickness at the tip, supporting general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains 1.1% carbon with tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive soft iron cladding requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent rust formation. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. Produced by Hatsukokoro in Hyogo, this Aosagi line offers a clean finish and workhorse grind suited for users who can provide the necessary maintenance for high-carbon steel cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004800946397,"sku":"HS-AOSA-B2KU-GY210BC","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroAosagiBlue2KurouchiGyuto210mmBlackChacatel.jpg?v=1735880728"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-aosagi-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-180mm-black-chacate-1","title":"Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm with Black Chacate handle is a Sakai-made carbon steel knife best fit for professional chefs, enthusiasts, and students seeking a budget-friendly workhorse. This double-bevel santoku features Aogami #2 steel at 61-63 HRC in a san-mai soft iron clad construction with a kurouchi surface finish. The 180mm blade profile suits general-purpose slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks in Japanese kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the blade is not stainless clad, this reactive carbon steel requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent rust. Aogami #2 offers ease of sharpening and resistance to chipping, containing 1.1% carbon and 1.25% tungsten for improved edge retention. The octagonal Black Chacate WA handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. Measuring 173mm edge length with 47mm heel height, the knife weighs 164g with spine thickness tapering from 2.6mm at the heel to 1.1mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004808876253,"sku":"HS-AOSA-B2KU-SA180BC","price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroAosagiBlue2KurouchiSantoku180mmBlackChacatej.jpg?v=1735881109"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-aosagi-blue-2-kurouchi-nakiri-165mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm with Black Chacate handle is a Sakai-made Japanese vegetable knife best fit for professional chefs, enthusiasts, and students seeking a budget-friendly carbon steel workhorse. This double bevel nakiri features a flat edge profile designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact to prevent food from remaining connected after chopping. The blade measures 165mm in length with a 50mm heel height and weighs 194g, featuring spine thicknesses of 2.5mm at the heel, 2.2mm at mid, and 1.8mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed using san-mai soft iron clad over Aogami #2 carbon steel, this reactive blade requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust. The Blue 2 core achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. The kurouchi surface finish covers the blade, and the octagonal WA handle is crafted from Black Chacate timber, valued for its deep brown to black coloration, fine texture, and durability. This combination suits users comfortable managing reactive carbon steel who require a dedicated vegetable preparation tool with a traditional Japanese aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004815823069,"sku":"HS-AOSA-B2KU-NA165BC","price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroAosagiBlue2KurouchiNakiri165mmBlackChacatei.jpg?v=1735881551"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-hatsukokoro-aosaji-kurouchi-b-2.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}