{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-as-kurouchi-kaku-tsuchime-gyuto-240mm-burnt-chestnut-handle","title":"Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Kaku-Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm with Burnt Chestnut Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged in Echizen, Fukui, Japan by Yoshimi Kato, this 240mm-class gyuto pairs an Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon-steel core with stainless san-mai cladding. Its kurouchi Kaku-Tsuchime finish combines a dark forged surface with a distinctive square-hammered texture, while the octagonal burnt chestnut wa handle keeps the knife light and responsive in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictured knife measures 242mm along the cutting edge, 52mm tall at the heel, and 180g overall. That gives it the reach for long draw cuts and larger prep while preserving the agility expected from an Echizen gyuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Tokushu Knife Chose This Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measured taper is the story: 3.4mm at the heel, 2.05mm at mid-blade, and 0.44mm near the tip. The heel has enough authority for produce and general board work, while the fine tip is well suited to detail cuts, herbs, and boneless proteins. The 52mm heel height also provides comfortable knuckle clearance. Curated. Not Collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 240mm gyuto practical for home use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, especially for cooks with a medium or large cutting board. The extra length is useful for cabbage, squash, proteins, and batch prep, and this knife's 180g weight keeps it from feeling cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Aogami Super require special care?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stainless cladding helps protect most of the blade, but the exposed carbon-steel core at the edge remains reactive. Hand wash and dry the knife immediately after use. A patina is normal; rust is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not place this knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking. Avoid bones, frozen food, twisting through hard ingredients, and lateral scraping. Use a wood or quality synthetic cutting board. For longer storage, 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 to the exposed carbon edge, and oil or wax the burnt chestnut handle as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Fukui, 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 Super (Blue Super) carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, san-mai construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi Kaku-Tsuchime (square hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242mm \/ 9.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Overall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400.5mm \/ 15.8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Blade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm at heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Spine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4mm heel \/ 2.05mm mid \/ 0.44mm near tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g \/ 6.3 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal burnt chestnut wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements were taken from the pictured knife. Because these knives are handmade, individual examples may vary slightly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53886274765024,"sku":"TK-53886274765024","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yoshimi-kato-as-kurouchi-kaku-tsuchime-gyuto-240mm-01.jpg?v=1786178393","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-as-kurouchi-kaku-tsuchime-gyuto-240mm-burnt-chestnut-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}