{"title":"Line Collection For Masakage Koishi AS Kurouchi Tsuchime","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-kurouchi-tsuchime-bunka-175mm-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Bunka 175mm, Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime K\u0026S Hearted-shaped Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Koishi AS Bunka 175mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife featuring Aogami Super carbon steel and a K\u0026amp;S heart-shaped ironwood handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking precise vegetable and meat preparation. Forged and sharpened by Yoshimi Kato within the Masakage collaborative brand, this blade showcases Echizen craftsmanship with a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The bunka profile provides a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip that suits slicing, dicing, chopping, and intricate julienning tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel achieves 62-65 HRC hardness through high carbon and tungsten content with added vanadium for toughness. This carbon steel core is san-mai stainless clad construction, offering sharpness and edge retention while requiring drying after use to prevent rust on the exposed carbon edge. The blade measures 175mm in edge length with 48mm heel height, tapering from 3.4mm at the spine to 0.9mm at the tip, and weighs 156g. Thin geometry behind the edge supports clean cutting performance across various kitchen ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46624734576861,"sku":"MASA_KSAS_BU175_HIRW","price":489.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasakageKoishiASKurouchiTsuchimeBunka175mm_K_SHearted-shapedIronwoodHandlea_f8c0a9b9-a97e-4c9f-a517-e2c0b6fd24dc.jpg?v=1754023302"},{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-kurouchi-tsuchime-santoku-175mm-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Santoku 175mm, Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime K\u0026S Hearted-shaped Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Koishi AS Santoku 175mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife forged by Yoshimi Kato with an Aogami Super carbon steel core and stainless clad construction, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking thin geometry behind the edge. This 175mm blade features a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and measures 47mm in heel height with a spine thickness of 3.7mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip. The santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping motion for everyday kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel achieves 62-65 HRC hardness and contains tungsten and vanadium additions that support edge retention and toughness within this san-mai stainless clad build. Despite the stainless cladding, the exposed carbon steel edge requires drying after use to prevent oxidation. The knife weighs 153g and pairs with a heart-shaped desert ironwood handle fitted with a blonde horn ferrule. This handle shape conforms to the hand to enhance control during precise cutting tasks. Master sharpener Takayuki Shibata finishes each blade in Fukuyama as part of the Masakage collaborative brand, which showcases Echizen blacksmiths from Takefu Knife Village.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46624758792413,"sku":"MASA_KSAS_SA175_HIRW","price":469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasakageKoishiASKurouchiTsuchimeSantoku175mm_K_SHearted-shapedIronwoodHandlea.jpg?v=1754024009"},{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-kurouchi-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle-copy-1","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Gyuto 210mm Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime K\u0026S Hearted-shaped Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Koishi AS Gyuto 210mm is a stainless-clad Aogami Super chef's knife forged by Yoshimi Kato, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking thin geometry behind the edge. This 210mm gyuto features san-mai construction with a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and measures 3.5mm at the spine heel, tapering to 0.8mm at the tip with a total weight of 179g. The double-bevel profile suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super carbon steel core achieves 62-65 HRC hardness, providing edge retention and sharpness characteristic of high-carbon Japanese cutlery. Although stainless clad, the exposed carbon steel edge requires drying after use to prevent rust. The blade is noted as thin behind the edge yet slightly brittle, requiring appropriate cutting technique. Master sharpener Takayuki Shibata finishes each blade within the Masakage collaborative brand, which showcases Echizen blacksmiths from Takefu Knife Village.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife pairs the blade with a heart-shaped desert ironwood handle and blonde horn ferrule. The ergonomic handle profile conforms to the hand to enhance control during precise cutting tasks. The combination of thin grinding, reactive core steel, and shaped wooden handle defines this Koishi line gyuto for users prioritising cutting performance and traditional Japanese fit and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46624788840669,"sku":"MASA_KSAS_GY210_HIRW","price":549.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7394.jpg?v=1783044068"},{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-nakiri-165mm-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle-copy","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Nakiri 165mm, Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime K\u0026S Hearted-shaped Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Koishi AS Nakiri 165mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring Aogami Super carbon steel and a heart-shaped desert ironwood handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise push cuts. Forged by Yoshimi Kato within the Masakage collaborative brand established by master sharpener Takayuki Shibata, this blade showcases Echizen craftsmanship with a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The nakiri profile features a relatively flat edge that maintains full contact with the chopping board during straight downward motions, facilitating clean separation of vegetables without rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel achieves high hardness levels while retaining toughness through added vanadium, supporting extended edge retention and sharpness in this carbon core construction. Although stainless clad, the reactive carbon steel core requires immediate drying after use to prevent oxidation. The blade measures 2.8mm at the heel and tapers to 1.5mm at the tip, weighing 206g with a 60mm heel height. The heart-shaped desert ironwood handle conforms to the hand to reduce fatigue during prolonged preparation tasks and pairs with a blonde horn ferrule. This specific geometry suits dense root vegetables and tubers where the double bevel aids penetration while the rounded tip provides operational safety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46699646091485,"sku":"MASA_KSAS_NA165_HIRW","price":479.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasakageKoishiASNakiri165mma.jpg?v=1755845706"},{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-as-petty-120mm-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-k-s-hearted-shaped-ironwood-handle-copy","title":"Masakage Koishi AS Petty 120mm, Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime K\u0026S Hearted-shaped Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Koishi AS Petty 120mm is a double-bevel utility and paring knife featuring Aogami Super carbon steel, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts performing precision tasks. Forged by Yoshimi Kato within the Masakage collaborative brand established by master sharpener Takayuki Shibata, this blade represents Echizen craftsmanship from Takefu Knife Village. The 120mm profile suits in-hand peeling, trimming, deveining shrimp, and cutting garnishes, offering a slim geometry for detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel provides high hardness between 62 and 65 HRC with added tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness. This carbon steel core is san-mai stainless clad with a Kurouchi Tsuchime surface finish, requiring drying after use to prevent rust on the exposed edge. The blade measures 2.0mm at the heel and tapers to 1.2mm at the tip, weighing 69g total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heart-shaped desert ironwood handle with a blonde horn ferrule provides an ergonomic grip that conforms to the hand for control during intricate cutting. Master sharpener Takayuki Shibata finishes every blade himself, ensuring the fit and finish characteristic of the Koishi line. This construction pairs reactive carbon steel performance with stainless cladding for users who value traditional Echizen blacksmithing in a compact utility format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46699664769245,"sku":"MASA_KSAS_PE120_HIRW","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1212.jpg?v=1772163346"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-masakage-koishi-as-kurouchi-tsuchime.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}