Utility Knife (Petty) - 4-3/4 in. (120mm) - Aogami 2 Carbon Kurouchi

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Product Description for Utility Knife (Petty) - 4-3/4 in. (120mm) - Aogami 2 Carbon Kurouchi

Maker: Hatsukokoro - All Lines (click to see more by this maker)
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Item num: 111625
Blade length: 5.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.90 in.
Total length: 9.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.24 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.8 oz.
Blade: Aogami 2 (Blue2) carbon steel surrounded by forge finished mild steel (Hrc 62-63)
Bolster: Buffalo horn
Handle: Wenge
Description: A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.
Sumi chef's knives are hand forged by craftsmen in the Kochi prefecture in Japan. These knives are often called Tosagata. The Kochi prefecture was previously called Tosa, the origin of the name Tosagata and only blades made by following the traditional process can claim to be the authentic craft.
The aogami 2 carbon steel core (hagane) is surrounded by layers mild steel, At 62-63 Hrc, aogami offers a keen, long lasting edge that is still relatively easy to sharpen. Because the blade is reactive, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust. Simply wash and dry the knife, then spray with just a little camellia oil. After lightly wiping it off, the micro-thin layer of oil helps protect the carbon steel. The blade features a satin finish in the grind and a forge finish above the shinogi. The ambidextrous (50/50) shinogi grind provides effortless food release while chopping and slicing, while having very little wedging. The blade is distal tapered (beginning with a thick spine where the blade comes out of the handle and becoming progressively thinner as it approaches the detail-oriented tip).
The octagonal "Wa" style handle is ambidextrous. The handle combines wenge wood and buffalo horn. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.
Sumi Aogami 2 Kurouchi by Hatsukokoro chef's knives are a great choice for the cook who is looking for an economical carbon steel knife that is exceptionally high performing with a well-balanced grind.


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