{"product_id":"masuda-yoshihide-ao1-damascus-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-blade-only","title":"Masuda Yoshihide AO1 Damascus Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm (Blade Only)","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\u003eCarbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami Blue #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kurouchi Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 63HRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" title=\"Choose yours\" style=\"color: #0066ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.70mm (Tapered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 163\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eThis one is not your everyday knife — it’s a true collector’s piece tied to a small, traditional workshop with real history behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eMasuda Yoshihide comes from the Masuda Hamono \/ Kiridashi Factory in Sanjo, Niigata, one of Japan’s main blacksmithing regions. The workshop dates back to the early Showa period (1930s), originally producing kiridashi tools for woodworking. Today, Yoshihide represents the third generation, continuing a fully in-house process where everything — forging, heat treatment, and finishing — is done under one roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eThis piece reflects that level of control and attention. The core is Aogami #1 carbon steel, known for taking an extremely fine edge and delivering a very direct, precise cutting feel. It’s clad in Damascus with a kurouchi finish, giving it a darker, more understated look — not flashy, but full of depth and variation. Each blade is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eWhat really sets this one apart is the build. A tall 60mm heel gives it serious presence on the board and extra knuckle clearance, while the spine starts thick around 3.7mm at the handle and tapers down to roughly 2.0mm toward the tip. That distal taper gives you both power and precision in the same blade. The spine and choil are nicely polished with softened edges — small details, but exactly what you expect at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 210mm, this is a full-sized Gyuto with the height, weight, and presence serious cooks tend to appreciate. Offered as a blade-only piece, it was made with custom builds in mind — the kind of knife that deserves a handle chosen specifically for the person using it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not an entry-level knife. Forged by hand in a small Sanjo workshop, it represents the level of craftsmanship that has made the region legendary among knife enthusiasts worldwide. From the refined grind and precise geometry to the attention given to every detail throughout the forging and finishing process, the quality is immediately apparent the moment it is picked up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51145198010601,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/Masuda210mm.png?v=1780524338","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/masuda-yoshihide-ao1-damascus-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}