{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hayabusa-aogami-super-gyuto-knife-240mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Aogami Super Gyuto Knife 240mm","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lightweight and precise Japanese Gyuto from the Hatsukokoro Hayabusa range, combining an Aogami Super carbon steel core with stainless steel cladding and a distinctive mono stabilised birch and resin handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 240mm, this is a versatile chef's knife with plenty of length for larger ingredients and more demanding prep work, while retaining the fine cutting performance and control of the Hayabusa range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyuto – The Japanese Chef's Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gyuto is Japan's take on the Western chef's knife and one of the most versatile shapes in the kitchen. Its long, gently curved blade is well suited to slicing, chopping and dicing meat, fish and vegetables. The 240mm length provides a generous cutting edge, making it particularly useful for larger ingredients and longer, uninterrupted cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super is a high-performance Japanese carbon steel, prized for its excellent edge retention and ability to take an exceptionally sharp edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Mai Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a traditional San Mai construction, with a hard Aogami Super cutting core sandwiched between two layers of softer stainless steel. This provides support and protection for the harder core while leaving only a small amount of reactive carbon steel exposed along the cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Hatsukokoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHatsukokoro is a Japanese knife brand based in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. Rather than producing all of its knives in a single workshop, Hatsukokoro works with a network of skilled blacksmiths, sharpeners and manufacturers across Japan, bringing together a diverse collection of steels, finishes and blade styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir range includes everything from accessible everyday knives to exceptional handcrafted pieces, with an emphasis on quality, performance and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless steel cladding is relatively low maintenance, but the exposed Aogami Super cutting edge is reactive and can develop a patina with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and dry thoroughly immediately after use. Never leave the knife soaking in water or put it in the dishwasher. A natural patina developing along the exposed carbon steel is completely normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMono Stabilised Birch Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with a mono stabilised birch handle, giving the knife a clean, contemporary appearance. Stabilisation helps protect the wood against moisture and improves its durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural figuring and colour of the birch will vary slightly from knife to knife, making each handle unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 240mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami Super\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e San Mai (3-Layer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mono Stabilised Birch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase this knife. 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