{"product_id":"kurogane-blue2-kurouchi-gyuto210","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm – Ebony Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm with mono ebony handle brings traditional Japanese carbon steel to everyday kitchen prep. Made in Tosa, Japan, this chef knife combines a Blue #2 steel core, soft iron cladding and a dark kurouchi finish. It suits cooks who enjoy maintaining a carbon steel edge and want one knife for vegetables, herbs and boneless meat or fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 210mm gyuto profile offers useful cutting length without feeling oversized on a home cutting board. A pointed tip handles detail work, while the curved edge supports slicing and controlled rocking cuts. The octagonal mono ebony wa handle gives the knife a simple, substantial feel. Its rustic finish shows the character of hand forging, with natural variation in texture and forge marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this gyuto suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if you are comfortable wiping the blade during prep and drying it after use. The size works well for general cooking, from dicing onions to slicing boneless proteins. Use a wood or soft synthetic surface, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e, and avoid bones, frozen food and twisting through hard ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Blue #2 stainless steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Both the Blue #2 core and soft iron cladding are reactive. They develop a patina with use and can rust if left wet. The kurouchi finish does not make the knife stainless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan left-handed cooks use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 50\/50 double-bevel edge and octagonal wa handle suit both right- and left-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I maintain the edge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharpen with suitable whetstones when needed. Light touch-ups on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help between sharpening sessions. For a refined starting edge, add Tokushu Knife's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurogane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami #2 (Blue #2) carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 62+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal blade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono ebony wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured blade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 209 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 345 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.73 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine at midpoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.78 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine behind tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are from the sample recorded for this listing; individual knives may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash with mild soap and dry immediately. Wipe the blade during use, especially after cutting acidic ingredients, and never put it in a dishwasher or leave it soaking. Before extended storage, apply a thin coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003etsubaki camellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e to the clean, dry blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54964822245600,"sku":"TK-54964822245600","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-kurogane-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-ebony-angled-front.jpg?v=1789798150","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/kurogane-blue2-kurouchi-gyuto210","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}