{"product_id":"isamitsu-aogami-super-gyuto-210mm-blade-only","title":"Isamitsu Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm — Blade Only","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIsamitsu Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese chef-knife blade for a custom handle build. The kurouchi tsuchime finish gives the upper blade a rustic, hammered texture above the bright bevel. Its 210mm size offers an everyday cutting length for vegetables, herbs, fish and boneless meat. \u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for the blade only. No handle is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e A suitable handle must be fitted before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami Super is a carbon steel chosen for edge retention. Isamitsu's standard construction sandwiches the carbon core between stainless outer layers, leaving the cutting edge exposed. The cladding reduces the area that needs carbon-steel care, while the edge will develop a patina with use. This is a blade for cooks who are comfortable wiping and drying their knife as they work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does this knife come with a handle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is supplied as a blade only. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/custom-handles\"\u003ecustom wa handles\u003c\/a\u003e and contact Tokushu Knife to confirm the fit and installation requirements. Handle purchase and installation are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is Aogami Super stainless steel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The exposed carbon-steel edge can discolor and develop a patina during normal use. Wipe it regularly while preparing food, hand-wash after use and dry thoroughly. Do not soak it or put it in a dishwasher. For longer storage, a thin coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003eTsubaki knife oil\u003c\/a\u003e can help protect the dry blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What can I cut with a 210mm gyuto?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a handle is properly installed, a gyuto is a versatile choice for slicing produce and boneless proteins. Avoid bones, frozen foods, hard pits and twisting the blade in a cut. Work on wood or a knife-friendly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I maintain the edge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use light, edge-trailing passes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e for touch-ups between sharpenings. When the edge needs sharpening, use a whetstone or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eprofessional sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose a blade guard that fits both the blade's length and height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isamitsu\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 Super carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, per the maker's standard construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-layer construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi tsuchime (hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e No handle included; blade only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Isamitsu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67823010283744,"sku":"TK-67823010283744","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/isamitsu-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-gyuto-210-blade-only-1.jpg?v=1791611287","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/isamitsu-aogami-super-gyuto-210mm-blade-only","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}