{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-sumi-aogami-2-kurouchi-petty","title":"Hatsukokoro \"Sumi\" Aogami #2 Kurouchi Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHatsukokoro’s \"Sumi\" series knives are expertly hand-forged by skilled craftsmen in Tosa, Japan. The \"Sumi\" petty knife is available in two sizes: an 80mm blade designed for detailed tasks and a 120mm blade suited for general use. Both feature Aogami #2 (Blue Steel 2) core with a hardness of 62-63 HRC, ensuring exceptional edge durability. Each blade showcases a traditional Kurouchi blacksmith finish and is paired with a wedge-shaped hachikaku wooden handle for comfortable and secure handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Sanmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami #2 (Blue #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length (heel-to-tip): 85mm (3.3\") \/120mm (4.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 27mm \/ 30mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.5mm \/ 1.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.2mm \/ 1.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Wenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 115mm \/ 115mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 212mm \/ 246mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 63g (2.22oz) \/ 78g (2.75oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Blue #2) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. It is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use, in particular the core steel not covered by the stainless cladding. Patina will develop over time, which will appear as “discoloration” on the cutting edge, but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect. The stainless cladding covers a large part of the blade, making maintenance easier but still preserving the cutting and sharpening pleasure of the Aogami Super core. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"80mm","offer_id":54690504573212,"sku":"xwy1791901953990","price":67.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mm","offer_id":54690504605980,"sku":"jvr1791901953991","price":83.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/2196\/3548\/files\/hatsukokoro-sumi-aogami-2-kurouchi-petty_1.jpg?v=1791901981","url":"https:\/\/www.vornexqui.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-sumi-aogami-2-kurouchi-petty","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}