{"product_id":"akifusa-migaki-kiritsuke-210mm","title":"Akifusa Migaki Aogami Kiritsuke 210mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkifusa Migaki Aogami Kiritsuke 210mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sleek, high-performance Kiritsuke from Akifusa, combining an Aogami Super carbon steel core with practical stainless steel cladding. The 210mm blade has a clean Migaki finish and a fine, precise edge, giving you the cutting performance and edge retention of high-carbon Japanese steel without the maintenance of a fully reactive blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kiritsuke is a distinctive, angular take on the Japanese chef’s knife, characterised by its long cutting edge and pointed K-tip. This 210mm version is an excellent all-rounder for vegetables, meat and fish, with a relatively flat profile that works particularly well for push cutting, slicing and precise tip work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pointed tip is finer and more delicate than that of a conventional Gyuto, so a little extra care should be taken around bones, joints and hard ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMigaki Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMigaki translates roughly as “polished” and describes the smooth, clean finish applied to the blade. Less rustic than finishes such as Kurouchi or Nashiji, it gives the knife a simple, understated appearance that puts the emphasis firmly on the blade shape and grind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkifusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkifusa knives are made in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, an area with a long history of metalworking and blade production. Their knives combine traditional Japanese knife-making principles with modern steels and precise production methods, producing consistently thin, high-performance blades designed primarily for serious everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super, also known as Blue Super, is one of Japan’s most highly regarded carbon steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super is a high-carbon steel prized for extreme sharpness, superb edge retention, and excellent toughness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can take an exceptionally fine edge and retain it for a long time, making it particularly well suited to high-performance kitchen knives. As a carbon steel, however, the exposed steel along the cutting edge is reactive and will gradually develop a patina with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Mai Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aogami Super cutting core is sandwiched between layers of stainless steel in a traditional San Mai construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives you the cutting characteristics of high-carbon steel where they matter most while making the majority of the blade considerably easier to maintain. Only the exposed carbon steel around the cutting edge is reactive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type: Kiritsuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 210mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel: Aogami Super \/ Blue Super carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Migaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Akifusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aogami Super core is carbon steel and can rust if left wet or dirty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry thoroughly immediately after use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not put in the dishwasher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not leave the knife soaking or wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid cutting bones, frozen food or other very hard ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural patina will develop on the exposed carbon steel and is completely normal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend maintaining the edge using Japanese whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase this knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge verification is required at checkout and your age may also be verified on delivery. 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