{"product_id":"zakuri-as-kurouchi-210mm-gyuto","title":"Zakuri AS Kurouchi 210mm Gyuto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zakuri AS Kurouchi 210mm Gyuto is a classic Tosa workhorse with serious edge retention and everyday versatility. Forged by the Zakuri cooperative in Kochi, it features an \u003cem\u003eAogami Super (AS)\u003c\/em\u003e carbon-steel core clad in soft iron with a traditional kurouchi (black) finish. Expect confident food release, long-lasting sharpness, and that crisp carbon-steel bite that makes onions, herbs, and proteins feel effortless. The 210mm length mirrors an 8\" chef’s knife, making it a perfect all-rounder for both home cooks and pros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it’s special:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS steel takes an ultra-fine edge and holds it, while the kurouchi cladding protects most of the blade from reactivity and adds rustic character. A gently tapered spine and a pointed gyuto tip give you precision for detail work and power for push cuts and rocking through piles of vegetables. Note this knife is carbon steel, and needs to be wiped dry before setting it down to avoid rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this knife good for home cooks?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely. If you want one premium Japanese knife that does almost everything—slice proteins, chop veg, mince herbs—this 210mm gyuto is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is it a “laser” or a “workhorse”?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It leans workhorse. The spine is sturdy at the heel with a steady taper, giving you a confident feel on the board while still gliding through food once the edge is set up correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I care for AS carbon steel?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash, dry immediately, and lightly oil before storage. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsubaki (camellia) oil\u003c\/a\u003e. For quick touch-ups, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTokushu XL Buffalo Leather Strop\u003c\/a\u003e, and pair the knife with a forgiving board like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHasegawa Pro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can you ship it razor ready?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—choose our in-house \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKnife Sharpening Service\u003c\/a\u003e for a dialed-in edge and clean bevels out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\/Blacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zakuri (Tosa cooperative; hand-forged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami Super (AS) high-carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft iron cladding with kurouchi finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 365mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (1cm from Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wa handle, walnut with resin ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind\/Bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45770940645600,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/zakuri-as-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-01_b92a08c4-eec2-4251-91fa-c34a24639b10.jpg?v=1780767611","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/zakuri-as-kurouchi-210mm-gyuto","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}