{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kokugei-blue-1-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue #1 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Tosa, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro \"Kokugei\" (黒鯨 – Black Whale) is a rustic knife crafted from Aogami #1 carbon steel and heat-treated to 62 HRC for exceptional edge retention. Its distal tapering provides good weight and balance to the knife while the kurouchi finish celebrates the traditional appearance of hand-forged Japanese tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible in price, the Kokugei series is an excellent introduction to Japanese carbon steel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo note that since this knife is fully carbon steel, extra care has to be taken to prevent rusting. Please take care to dry the knife thoroughly after washing, let it air dry, then oil and store the knife somewhere dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Type: Gyuto\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: Aogami 1 (Blue 1) Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Iron Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Mono Ebony Octagonal Handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 3.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Height at Heel: 50mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 62-63\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 204g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 213mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 361mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46397868015774,"sku":"HATSUKOKUGEI-AO210-EBNY","price":140.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/0dc75e2fa2d63485bd1e2e052820deb2.jpg?v=1768295168","url":"https:\/\/www.semiblack.sg\/products\/hatsukokoro-kokugei-blue-1-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Semiblack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}