{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kuronami-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kuronami Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kuronami (黒波, “Black Wave”) is an entry-level carbon steel line designed for cooks who want to experience Blue #2 without committing to a high price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a noticeable distal taper from approximately 4mm at the heel down to around 1.5mm near the tip giving it a lively, responsive feel in use. Along the lower portion of the blade, a hazy, wave-like bevel finish flows from tip to heel - this visual detail gives the line its “Black Wave” name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep pricing accessible, fit and finish are more workmanlike. You may notice rougher grinding marks near the choil and less refined bevel polishing. That said, the knife doesn’t feel unfinished - just honest and practical, with a touch of artistic flair in the flowing bevel pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Type: Santoku\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: Aogami 2 (Blue 2) Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Iron Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Mono Ebony Octagonal Handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 4mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Height at Heel: 46mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 62-63\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 158g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 166mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 309mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46575311487134,"sku":"HATSUKURONAMI-AO165SAN","price":150.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/61bab1100f1a2977a09099e579a5185d.jpg?v=1772517508","url":"https:\/\/www.semiblack.sg\/products\/hatsukokoro-kuronami-blue-2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm","provider":"Semiblack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}