{"product_id":"motokane-santoku-knife-aogami-1-165mm-119325","title":"Motokane Santoku Knife Aogami #1 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, under the 400-year-old jiyu-tanzo (free forging) tradition, this santoku is carried by a single smith from forging through to final sharpening. The Motokane name marks it as part of the Tosa Kurouchi series, a pro-grade line built for serious home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blue Steel #1 (Aogami #1) cutting edge sits within a soft-iron warikomi construction, finished in an unpolished kurouchi (black hammer-forged) coat that resists rust and gives each blade a slightly individual character. As a hand-forged carbon-steel blade, dry it after washing and avoid the dishwasher; minor surface marks are part of the finish, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Steel #1 core takes and holds an exceptionally sharp edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi black finish resists rust and adds natural character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-edged santoku shape suits meat, fish and vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut handle offers a comfortable, secure grip during long prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: Approx. 165 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 310 mm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 130 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial\/Steel: Blue Steel #1 (Aogami #1), soft-iron warikomi construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Walnut with plastic ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Motokane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50435941564655,"sku":"1119325","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8313\/4644\/files\/Motokane-Santoku-Knife-Aogami-1-165mm-Minimar-2927.jpg?v=1786241689","url":"https:\/\/minimaru.com\/products\/motokane-santoku-knife-aogami-1-165mm-119325","provider":"MINIMARU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}