{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-as-240mm-gyuto-kaku-tsuchime-kurouchi","title":"Yoshimi Kato AS 240mm Gyuto Kaku-Tsuchime Kurouchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged by master smith Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA square hammer mark and blacksmith's (kurouchi) finish set these knives apart visually, and they are handled with a octagonal rosewood handle with a white pakka wood ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Material: Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless steel cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandle Material: Burnt chestnut wood, rosewood ferrule \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: 63-64 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCutting Edge Length: 9.45\" (240mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Length: 10.15\" (258mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall Length: 15.6\" (397mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight at Heel: 51mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThickness of Spine at Heel: 3.25mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 6.3oz (180g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife. Color of handle may vary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666735071482,"sku":null,"price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/8796\/7385\/files\/KatoAS240mmGyutoKakuTsuchime1.jpg?v=1792703538","url":"https:\/\/uptowncutlery.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-as-240mm-gyuto-kaku-tsuchime-kurouchi","provider":"Uptown Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}