{"title":"Line Collection For Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-kurouchi-petty-80mm-black-chacate-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi Petty 80mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi Petty 80mm is a hand-forged utility and paring knife with an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for students and enthusiasts requiring a compact carbon steel blade for precision tasks. This 80mm petty profile suits in-hand peeling, trimming, and detailed vegetable work, featuring a double bevel edge ground from Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel. The Sumi line originates from the Tosa region and presents a rustic kurouchi surface finish that reflects its traditional forging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As this knife features san-mai soft iron clad construction without stainless cladding, the reactive carbon core requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The blade has a workhorse grind with spine thickness measuring 2.2mm at the heel, tapering to 1.1mm at the tip, and weighs 61g. The octagonal Black Chacate handle offers a fine texture and deep brown coloration, pairing with the unpolished blade to create a functional tool focused on performance at a competitive price point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412658573533,"sku":"HTSU_B2KU_SM_PE80","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroSumiBlue2KurouchiPetty80mmBlackChacateHandlea.jpg?v=1746512233"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-kurouchi-petty-120mm-black-chacate-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi Petty 120mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi Petty 120mm is a hand-forged utility knife with an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for students and enthusiasts requiring a carbon steel blade for precision tasks. This 120mm petty profile features a double bevel and measures 32mm at the heel, suiting in-hand peeling, trimming, and detailed vegetable work. The blade displays a kurouchi surface finish and san-mai construction with soft iron cladding over a Blue 2 \/ Aogami #2 carbon steel core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive carbon steel core requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The spine measures 2.7mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, and the knife weighs 78g. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration, pairing with the workhorse grind to support general purpose kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412693602525,"sku":"HTSU_B2KU_SM_PE120_BC","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroSumiBlue2KurouchiPetty120mmBlackChacateHandlea.jpg?v=1746512652"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-black-chacate-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm is a hand-forged carbon steel knife best fit for students and enthusiasts seeking a traditional Tosa-region blade with a rustic kurouchi finish. This double-bevel santoku features Aogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron, measuring 165mm in edge length with a 49mm heel height and weighing 164g. The profile suits general-purpose slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping geometry that functions as a compact everyday knife for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive soft iron exterior requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The workhorse grind prioritises function over refined fit and finish, presenting an unpolished aesthetic characteristic of the Sumi line. An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable, fine-textured grip with deep brown coloration and subtle grain patterns. The blade measures 3.9mm at the spine near the heel, tapering to 1.6mm at the tip, supporting its role as a practical cutting tool within the Hatsukokoro range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412704088285,"sku":"HTSU_B2KU_SM_SA165","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroSumiBlue2KurouchiSantoku165mmBlackChacateHandlea.jpg?v=1746512938"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-kurouchi.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}