{"product_id":"nao-yamamoto-blue-super-kurouchi-damascus-petty-150mm","title":"Nao Yamamoto Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Petty 150mm w\/ Saya","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"[content-visibility:auto] [contain-intrinsic-size:auto_400px] px-2 -mx-2 pb-8 -mb-8 print:[content-visibility:visible]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 pointer-coarse:opacity-100 transition\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Message actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300 flex items-stretch justify-between\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNao Yamamoto Blue Super Kurouchi Damascus Petty 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNao Yamamoto is one of the more complete smiths working out of Takefu Knife Village in Echizen. He trained under the late Masami Asai, later under Shiro Kamo at Kamotou Hamono, and in 2019 earned Dento Kougeishi certification  — he's also the only successor of the name Echizen Marukatsu, passed down form his master Masami Azai. The man knows what he's doing with carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis petty runs an Aogami Super (Blue Super) core at 63–64 HRC, clad in Damascus with a kurouchi finish on the upper blade. Aogami Super is at the top of the Hitachi carbon steel range — it takes an exceptionally keen edge and holds it well, with a sharpening response on stones that's genuinely satisfying. The kurouchi Damascus isn't just aesthetic either; it reduces drag during close-in work and gives the blade a look that's hard to find at this price point. At 150mm, it sits in that sweet spot for breaking down shallots, trimming proteins, segmenting fruits — anything where a gyuto feels like too much knife. Being full carbon, the edge will react to acidic food and moisture, so a quick wipe during use is the only real ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA well-made, good-looking petty from a smith who's earned his reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nao Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48024016322781,"sku":"NY-ASKUDM-PT150","price":305.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6783.jpg?v=1781243053","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/products\/nao-yamamoto-blue-super-kurouchi-damascus-petty-150mm","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}