{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurosagi-180mm-bunka-aogami-super-kurouchi-san-mai-walnut-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand forged bunka from the Maeda family's Motokyuuichi workshop Shimabara City in Nagasaki Prefecture. Kurosagi means black swan and references the dark kurouchi finish from the forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rustic style knives have a simple unfussy finish, they are in the style of rustic Japanese knives with a good forging and a simple finish that keeps them affordable. This knife has a very robust feel and would be a great fit for those who like a bit of weight in their gyuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami super is famous for it's edge duration, the addition of tungsten and vanadium to it's alloy make for a toothy cutting feel as the edge begins to dull, aogami super holds its peak sharpness well but really gets its duration from it's ability to cut well as it dulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife has a hard carbon steel core with iron cladding for added durability. The entire blade will develop a patina with use, especially with acidic foods. Special attention is needed to keep from rusting. Do not leave wet. Hand wash and dry, no dishwasher. Hardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred; avoid bamboo and plastic cutting boards. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47622980665565,"sku":"HK-KKZ-AS-CB180","price":277.44,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC01982_c7247456-1e9b-4f38-bd4b-f5f457b7ec2f.jpg?v=1774643593","url":"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/en-au\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurosagi-180mm-bunka-aogami-super-kurouchi-san-mai-walnut-handle","provider":"Bernal Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}