Takeo Murata Aogami #1 120mm Sabaki Kurouchi

A small utility style knife, useful for small vegetable and butchery tasks. Forged with Aogami #1 carbon steel and iron cladding. These knives have a rustic blacksmith's (kurochi) finish. They have round ho wood handles.

Based in Kochi, Japan, Takeo Murata is a well regarded blacksmith that specializes in rustic Tosa style knives, and does particularly good work with Blue (Aogami) steel, coaxing excellent sharpenablity and edge life from the materials. 

Boxed. Made in Japan.

Blade Material: Aogami #1 carbon steel with soft iron cladding

Handle Material: Ho wood with plastic ferrule

Blade Length: 4.75" (122mm)

Overall Length: 9.75" (245mm)

Height at Heel: 39mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3.5mm 

Thickness of Spine Halfway : 2.5mm

Weight: 2.4 oz (68g)

**Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife. Color of handle may vary.

**Extra care is required with carbon steel. No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to avoid rust. Blade will develop a patina (discoloration) with normal use.

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.