{"product_id":"oul-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-santoku-165mm","title":"OUL Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Santoku \/\/ 165mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “three virtues,” is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversatile Japanese kitchen knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeat, vegetables, and fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with ease. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroad, short blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides precision and efficiency, making it ideal for a wide range of cutting tasks in both professional and home kitchens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Santoku features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless-clad construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super (Blue Super) steel core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its exceptional edge retention, fine grain structure, and ease of sharpening. Widely favored by professional chefs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes an extremely sharp edge and maintains long-lasting cutting performance for demanding kitchen work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is finished with a bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-hammered tsuchime pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekurouchi finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often called the “blacksmith’s kiss.” This forged, textured surface gives the knife a distinctive rustic look while improving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efood release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand reducing sticking during prep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoctagonal magnolia wood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuffalo horn ferrule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Santoku offers excellent balance, a secure pinch grip, and a comfortable, natural feel in hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eSantoku 165mm (Three Virtues Knife)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, meat, and fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eAogami Super (Blue Super) Steel Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ultra-high carbon steel for exceptional sharpness and long-lasting edge retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eRockwell Hardness: 63–64 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e – High-performance hardness for demanding prep work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eSan Mai Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stainless-clad carbon steel core for strength and easier maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eKurouchi Finish (“Blacksmith’s Finish”)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional rustic look that reduces drag and protects the blade surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eTsuchime Hand-Hammered Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e – Improves food release and reduces sticking during slicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eBlade Height: 47mm\u003c\/strong\u003e – Excellent knuckle clearance and versatility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eBlade Thickness: 2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thin, agile profile for precise cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eLightweight at 111g\u003c\/strong\u003e – Nimble, balanced feel for controlled prep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eOctagonal Darkened Oak Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Comfortable wa-style grip with secure pinch control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eHandcrafted in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Legendary Japanese knife-making region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eBrand: OUL\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional craftsmanship with modern high-performance steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eComposition of Aogami Super (Blue Super) Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon (C):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.40–1.50% (Increases hardness and edge retention)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromium (Cr):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.30–0.50% (Enhances wear resistance and toughness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolybdenum (Mo):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.30–0.50% (Improves strength and corrosion resistance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium (V):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.30–0.50% (Increases hardness and grain refinement for better sharpness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTungsten (W):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.00–2.50% (Adds toughness and wear resistance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManganese (Mn):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.20–0.30% (Aids in hardness and grain structure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphorus (P):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ≤ 0.025% (Kept low to prevent brittleness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulfur (S):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ≤ 0.004% (Minimizes impurities for better toughness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilicon (Si):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.10–0.20% (Enhances strength and durability)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of Aogami Super Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarbon content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than Aogami #1 and #2, leading to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional edge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdded tungsten and vanadium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve wear resistance and refine the grain for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erazor-sharp edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetter toughness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than White (Shirogami) steels while maintaining high hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproper care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e due to its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh carbon content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it prone to rust if not maintained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super is favored for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-performance Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, excelling in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharpness, durability, and edge longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003ePrecision vegetable slicing and fine dicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003ePush cutting herbs and delicate greens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003ePortioning boneless meats and poultry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003ePreparing fish and seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eEveryday meal prep for home cooks and professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eIdeal for cooks who want maximum edge retention with a lightweight feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gud Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48562977636575,"sku":"OU-237839","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1302\/4991\/files\/OUL-Santoku-AS-Tsuchime-2_1.jpg?v=1772585386","url":"https:\/\/www.gudknife.com\/products\/oul-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-santoku-165mm","provider":"Gud Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}