{"product_id":"hkka-ae185-fa240","title":"Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kumokage Gyuto 240mm 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-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eA chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducing Area: Tosa-Kochi\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Gyuto \u003cbr\u003eSize: 240mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Teak \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 394mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 240mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 255mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 51.6mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 4mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 138mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 217g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 165px; top: 376.023px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"with Saya","offer_id":50527231869121,"sku":"HKKA-AE185-FA240","price":305.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"without Saya","offer_id":50527231901889,"sku":"HKKA-AE185-FA241","price":305.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20211211_115912.jpg?v=1787663043","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/hkka-ae185-fa240","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}