{"product_id":"shikkoku-ao2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-blade-only","title":"Shikkoku AO2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (Blade Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eCarbon Steel\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\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 165\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~45mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~2.90mm tapered to ~2.10mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 107\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shikkoku Series from Hatsukokoro takes its name from the Japanese word for “Darkness”, a fitting match for its deep Kurouchi finish and traditional hand-forged character. Built around an Aogami #2 (Blue #2) carbon steel core and clad in soft iron, this Bunka delivers the sharpness, feedback, and sharpening response that make Blue #2 such a favorite among Japanese knife enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rustic, hand-forged blade made for those who appreciate the raw character of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Rather than chasing a perfectly polished, machine-made appearance, the Shikkoku proudly shows the subtle variations, texture, and individuality that come with forging and finishing a blade by hand. No two pieces will look exactly the same, and that is very much part of the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardened to approximately 62 HRC, the core steel is capable of taking a very fine edge while still offering excellent edge retention for everyday kitchen work. Each blade is hand-forged, hand-ground, and hand-sharpened, giving the Shikkoku a level of personality and craftsmanship that stands apart from mass-produced knives.\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":67582064263401,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/shikkoku-ao2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-blade-only-9392750.png?v=1790545687","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/shikkoku-ao2-kurouchi-santoku-165mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}