{"product_id":"hkka-ae185-ca180","title":"Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kumokage Santoku 180mm Teak Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHatsukokoro's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline translates to “cloud shadow.” Forged in Tosa, these knives are characterized by consistent and thin grinds, affordable prices, and profiles that work well for both rock chopping and push cutting. The Kumokage Blue #2's are not stainless and need to be kept dry to avoid corrosion over time. On the upside, they are very easy to sharpen and take a very keen edge. Hatsukokoro knives are known for a beautiful grind and polish, as well as generous heel height to prevent knuckles from contacting the board when cutting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnives from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKumokage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline are constructed from Blue #2 carbon steel and clad in soft iron, giving them excellent edge retention and performance while remaining fairly easy to sharpen. The thickness in the spine gives these a sturdy, weighted feel in the hand while the convex grind minimizes food stiction. These are excellent choices for first time carbon steel knife users thanks to their affordable price and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eSantoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducing Area: Tosa-Kochi\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Santoku \u003cbr\u003eSize: 180mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Teak \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 325mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 183mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 197mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 47.3mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 36mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 128mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 162g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 190px; top: 356.424px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527232458945,"sku":"HKKA-AE185-CA180","price":235.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/MTXX-MH20240406_154510969.jpg?v=1787663052","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/hkka-ae185-ca180","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}