{"product_id":"kyohei-shindo-blue-2-gyuto-210mm-rosewood-ebony","title":"Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm — Rosewood \u0026 Ebony Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm pairs a hand-forged carbon-steel blade from Tosa, Japan, with an octagonal rosewood wa handle and ebony ferrule. Its thin cutting edge and versatile gyuto profile suit everyday vegetable preparation, boneless meat and fish. The pointed tip gives you control for fine cuts, while the longer edge handles slicing and larger ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue #2 steel offers a useful balance of edge retention and straightforward whetstone sharpening. Reactive iron cladding and a rustic kurouchi finish give each blade its own character. This is a practical choice for cooks who enjoy maintaining carbon steel and want a handmade Japanese knife with a fitted hardwood handle.\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. The 210mm size is a versatile everyday chef’s knife for cooks comfortable wiping and drying a carbon-steel blade during use. Use controlled cuts and avoid twisting the edge through food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Blue #2 stainless steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Both the carbon-steel core and iron cladding can develop a patina and rust if left wet. Hand wash, dry promptly and apply a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003etsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e before extended storage. Do not put it in a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I cut with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVegetables, herbs, boneless meat and fish. Avoid bones, frozen food and hard cutting surfaces. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eknife-friendly cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e helps protect the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyohei Shindo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tosa, Japan\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 (Blue) #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reactive iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal rosewood wa handle with ebony ferrule, installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged blade dimensions, finish and natural wood grain vary between knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyohei Shindo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68542642684128,"sku":"KS-B2-G210-RE","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/kyohei-shindo-blue2-gyuto210-rosewood-ebony-hero.jpg?v=1794081470","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/kyohei-shindo-blue-2-gyuto-210mm-rosewood-ebony","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}