{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-kurouchi-santoku-170mm-aogami-2","title":"Sakai Takayuki Kurouchi Santoku 170mm – Aogami #2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eA practical santoku from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e built for daily use. The kurouchi (blacksmith) finish gives the blade a rugged, traditional look while helping reduce drag through dense ingredients. At the core is Aogami #2 carbon steel—known for its excellent edge retention and crisp, aggressive bite—making this knife especially effective for vegetables and proteins alike. The 170mm length offers a bit more reach than a standard santoku while maintaining control and versatility on the board. Balanced, dependable, and easy to maintain for anyone comfortable with carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eBlade Length: 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eSteel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2 Carbon Steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eCladding: Iron clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (black forged finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eEdge: Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eHandle: Traditional Japanese wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eHardness: ~62–63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1083\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eReactive core and cladding — will patina and can rust if neglected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eHand wash and dry immediately after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1083\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eAvoid bones, frozen foods, and twisting cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsuru Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53378066153771,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/7480\/7339\/files\/20260505_122605.jpg?v=1778020216","url":"https:\/\/tsuruknives.com\/products\/sakai-takayuki-kurouchi-santoku-170mm-aogami-2","provider":"Tsuru Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}