{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurogane-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife with an Aogami #2 carbon steel core and soft iron cladding, best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking a traditional workhorse profile. This 210mm gyuto features a kurouchi surface finish and measures 49mm in heel height with a spine thickness of 2.9mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm at the tip. The blade construction is sanmai with reactive soft iron cladding rather than stainless steel, requiring immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves a hardness of 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. The knife weighs 188g and pairs with an octagonal Black Chacate handle, a dense timber with deep brown to black coloration and fine texture. This Kurogane line from Hatsukokoro serves as a budget-friendly option with a workhorse grind suited for general-purpose kitchen tasks including slicing, chopping, and mincing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46082710405341,"sku":"HT-KRGN-B2KU-GYK210BC","price":152.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKuroganeBlue2KurouchiGyuto210mmBlackChacate-20250324-01.jpg?v=1742797134","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurogane-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-black-chacate","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}