{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurogane-blue-2-santoku-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Santoku is Japan's answer to \"do it all, do it well.\" The name literally means \"three virtues\" - slicing, dicing and mincing - which is a polite way of saying this knife doesn't do one thing brilliantly, it does everything brilliantly. Shorter and wider than a Gyuto, it's the knife that you'll keep reaching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA closer look:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue 2 (Aogami 2) is a traditional Japanese carbon steel prized for taking a very fine edge and keeping it. The iron cladding protects the core and makes the knife tougher and easier to sharpen. Carbon steel will patina over time, a darkening that gives each knife its own character, and it’s best wiped dry after use rather than left damp. At 61 HRC it’s a good balance of sharpness and durability, and the wide blade is handy for scooping up what you’ve chopped. The octagonal bubinga handle is comfortable for long prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType - Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength - 165mm \/ ~6.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel - Blue 2 core w\/ Iron Clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance - Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material - Octagon Bubinga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC - 61\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge verification required at checkout and point of delivery for all of our knives \u0026amp; age restricted products. Per - Offensive Weapons Act 2019 \u0026amp; Crime and policing act 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE CHOP BLOC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57261527761236,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/7200\/0340\/files\/IMG_7183_7a5883cc-7eb9-41d7-a8af-66ccae846a63.jpg?v=1792617643","url":"https:\/\/thechopbloc.co.uk\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurogane-blue-2-santoku-165mm","provider":"THE CHOP BLOC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}