{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-k-tip-gyuto-210mm-migaki-curly-maple","title":"Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 K-tip Gyuto 210mm Migaki Curly Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 K-tip Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef’s knife with an angled kiritsuke tip and stainless-clad Aogami #2 core, best fit for professionals and enthusiasts seeking precise push-cutting performance in a budget-friendly line. This K-tip profile pairs the general-purpose body of a gyuto with a clipped point and flatter edge optimised for scoring, detailing, and long slicing strokes. The blade features a migaki finish with a polished edge and sandblasted bevel, measuring 210mm in length and weighing 167g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 carbon steel at 61–63 HRC contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while remaining accessible to sharpen. As a sanmai stainless-clad construction, the reactive carbon core requires drying after use to prevent rust. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from dyed and stabilised blue curly maple with a stainless steel ferrule for durability and balance. Spine thickness measures 2.3mm at the heel, tapering to 0.5mm at the tip, supporting deliberate tip-led cutting techniques. This Kaijin line from Hatsukokoro delivers functional performance through straightforward aesthetics without additional design features.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47274672619741,"sku":"HST-KAJNB2-KGY21-OTMPSS","price":168.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKaijinBlue2K-tipGyuto210-20260118-01.jpg?v=1768696271","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/products\/hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-k-tip-gyuto-210mm-migaki-curly-maple","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}