{"product_id":"motokane-kiritsuke-gyuto-chefs-knife-aogami-super-steel-white-oak-handle-180mm","title":"\"MOTOKANE\" Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife (Japanese Chef's Knife) Aogami Super Steel, White Oak Handle, 180mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\"MOTOKANE\" Kiritsuke Gyuto (Chef's Knife) Aogami Super Steel, White Oak Handle, 180mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e**This item comes with free shipping (shipping costs are covered by our company). \u003cem\u003ePlease note that in the case of a return, the round‑trip shipping cost will be the customer’s responsibility.\u003c\/em\u003e **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DtD6zDP1zKU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Size: Total length approx. 325mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade length approx. 180mm Blade width approx. 45mm (base) Blade thickness approx. 3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle length approx. 130mm Width approx. 26mm (max) Thickness approx. 20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Weight: Approx. 150g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade: Blue paper super, Base metal: Soft iron, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRoasted white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade shape: Double-edged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlade finish: Black finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle shape: Octagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Manufacturing: Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Use: Mainly for cutting meat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis chef's knife is fire-forged by one of Tosa's leading knife smiths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cutting edge is made of Hitachi Yasugi's highest-grade steel, Aogami Super.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe thick steel is hammered and stretched during the fire-forging process, resulting in a dense structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFurthermore, the heat treatment is carried out with the utmost care to bring out the best in the characteristics of Aogami Super.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlthough it is called a chef's knife, it is a versatile knife that can cut things other than meat and is called a chef's knife overseas. It has a longer and narrower blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ethan a Santoku knife, making it easy to cut blocks of meat and de-stretch the tendons. In particular, Motokane's Kurouchi Gyuto knife has a more linear cutting edge than a regular chef's knife, making it easier to cut ingredients when pulling the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe handle is made of white oak sawn from a log and naturally dried for 1-2 years, and the surface is seared to create an octagonal handle with the unique white oak pattern and a charred black gradation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe finish is finished with lacquer, giving it a distinctive handle that is durable and resistant to chemicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an all-purpose knife recommended for professionals and cooking enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■About sharpness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis knife is made of steel and has a varnish coating to prevent rust, so if you use it straight out of the box, it will not be as sharp as it should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe varnish will come off as you use it, but you can experience the original sharpness by sharpening it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn addition, the blade is initially designed to be versatile so that it can be used by a wide range of people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is finished so that you can easily sharpen it to your liking, so\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eplease sharpen it yourself and finish it to your desired sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom forging to sharpening, we make our products by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring the manufacturing process, scratches and peeling of the oxide coating may occur on the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTherefore, we do not inspect for small scratches or peeling of the oxide coating. Since these\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eare free forged products, there may be differences in size for each product, and the blade may have slight distortions or bends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo not use a dishwasher or dryer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSince these are steel knives, they will rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSince they are black-finished, rust is less noticeable, but please wipe off moisture frequently before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe blue paper super of the cutting blade is hard and is more difficult to sharpen than ordinary knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease understand this before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to sharpen a MOTOKANE of Aogami Super steel knife, we recommend using the HSS series sharpening stones on the page below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamonjapam.com\/collections\/kyo-higashiyama\"\u003eRecommended stones are listed here \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem no. 1119417\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is kurouchi knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_1_600x600.jpg?v=1678692400\" alt=\"motokane kurouchi\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurouchi knives retain the scaly residue left from the forging process, meaning that the residue works as coating on the carbon steel to prevent from rust. The finish of Kurouch reduces reactivity on carbon steel knives, and give the knife a very characterful, rustic aesthetic prized by many knife enthusiasts. Kurouchi finishes varying widely in appearance, uniformity, and durability. Rarely do pictures do these finishes justice as they have a very complex look and feel to them. Of course, you need to sharpen the edge every time after using it even if the Kurouchi coating works for the sides of blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTOSA traditional skill “Free Forging”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/tosanata_h_2_600x600.jpg?v=1678692559\" alt=\"TOSA cutlery\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOSA cutlery started from 1621, over 400 years ago. Forge to finished need many steps, all steps just made from one blacksmith.  Easy to control every part and keep it free style to forging, because that’s made by same craftsman. So, that’s why call this skill to “Free Forging”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_h_1_600x600.jpg?v=1678692506\" alt=\"Free Forging\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the sound of a violent blow sparks, the way thick steel is transformed into a kitchen knife in the blink of an eye is truly craftsmanship. By hitting it many times with a hammer and stretching it, impurities come out; by making the structure “dense”, it becomes a knife with high hardness and stickiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_h_3_600x600.jpg?v=1678692628\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the marks of the hammer that was struck up with a hammer, it has the characteristic of being handmade by craftsmen and resistant to rust compared to polished finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/brand_motokane_6d5f9948-664a-416b-b8d1-4bb93bb854ea.jpg?v=1773202015\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKUROUCHI forging with different color for every cutlery. TOSA “MOTOKANE” with additional process of kurouchi knives. On every knife have different color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt could have some small scratches, flaws or bent, but they are the proof of handmade! The product seems rougher than machine made ones, but the quality is great, which you cannot feel with machine made one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife isn’t using press process and solvent to make the pattern of knife,  The final pattern and color of knife just depend on oxide film by random. So, the one and only knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA double-edged sword that can be used in a wide range of genres\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_h_6_600x600.jpg?v=1678692780\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of Tosa handmade knives, which trace their origins back to traditional sword smithing, is their double‑edged design. This makes them more durable and easier to handle than single‑edged knives, ensuring that anyone can use them with confidence. \u003cbr\u003eThese versatile knives Japanese for meat fish are ideal not only for preparing meat and fish but also for a wide range of cuisine, from delicate Japanese dishes to hearty Western cooking. With their balance of strength and usability, Tosa knives stand out as premium knives Japanese for meat fish that combine craftsmanship, tradition, and modern practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBecause free forging, can be easy to innovation.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_h_7_600x600.jpg?v=1678692837\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is consistently performed by a single craftsman, without being bound by the framework of the process, so can continue to improve and evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife isn’t mass production. We are focus on the knife quality than productivity. You can feel the soul of craftsman. We recommend you use that for gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/motokane_kirituke_yakiurushi.jpg?v=1748843860\" alt=\"gift\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. 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