{"product_id":"aokitae-blue-2-stab-epoxy-kurouchi-gyuto-220mm","title":"Aokitae Blue 2 Stab Epoxy Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami Blue #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kurouchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 62HRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle: \u003c\/strong\u003eStabilized Birch with Epoxy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 220\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~2.60mm (Tapered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 175\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aokitae Series is all about giving you as much real Japanese knife performance as possible for the money. Hand-forged in Japan, it combines a proven Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel core, traditional construction, and a striking stabilized birch and epoxy handle at a price that makes it incredibly easy to recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in San-Mai construction, the Aogami Blue #2 core is hardened to approximately 62 HRC (+\/-1), giving the blade excellent sharpness, strong edge retention, and that crisp cutting feel carbon steel enthusiasts look for. Blue #2 also remains relatively easy to sharpen, making it a great steel for anyone wanting to step into higher-performance Japanese carbon knives without making maintenance overly complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional dark Kurouchi finish gives the blade plenty of handcrafted character, while the geometry stays focused on performance. The blade feels responsive and controlled in hand, moving cleanly through vegetables, proteins, and everyday prep without feeling overly delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 220mm, the Gyuto offers a little more reach and cutting surface than a standard 210mm while still staying noticeably more manageable than a full-size 240mm. It’s an excellent all-around size for larger vegetables, proteins, slicing, chopping, and general daily prep. The gently curved edge supports smooth cutting and light rocking, while the pointed tip gives you plenty of precision for trimming and detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stabilized birch and epoxy handle is what really gives this version its personality. Natural wood grain mixes with colourful epoxy to create depth, contrast, and completely unique patterns from one knife to the next. It gives the Aokitae a much more custom and premium look without pushing the price into premium territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s really where this series stands out. A hand-forged Japanese blade, Aogami Blue #2 steel, traditional Kurouchi character, and a unique stabilized birch handle — all at a price that delivers seriously impressive value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks far more expensive than it is, and more importantly, it cuts like it too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751893663977,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/aokitae-blue-2-stab-epoxy-kurouchi-gyuto-220mm-2343410.png?v=1787977027","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/aokitae-blue-2-stab-epoxy-kurouchi-gyuto-220mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}