{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-kokusen-ei-aogami-super-bunka-170mm-version-2026","title":"Yu Kurosaki Kokusen Ei Aogami Super Bunka 170mm ( Version 2026 )","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Kurosaki (黒崎 優)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Master from Takefu Village, Echizen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea talented artisan in his forties, has quickly risen to prominence as one of Japan's leading knife makers, garnering top awards and widespread recognition for his hand-forged knives, particularly for his distinctive Tsuchime and Suminagashi finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWith the discontinuation of the Shizuku and Fujin series, high-carbon steel Kurosaki knives became nearly impossible to find. In May 2024, Yu Kurosaki himself  has reintroduced high-carbon steel kitchen knives with the Aogami Super, once again filling the gap in this specialised niche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeaturing the same silhouette as the SG2 Senko series and the familiar Tsuchime pattern, these knives now come with a kurouchi surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThanks to their sanmai construction, the Aogami Super steel core is sandwiched between layers of stainless steel. This design means that most of the knife's surface, except for the exposed core, is resistant to rust, making it much easier to maintain compared to other high-carbon steel knives. This feature makes these knives an excellent choice for those interested in trying high-carbon steel without the typical concerns about rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from :\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yu Kurosaki Kokusen Ei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlacksmith : Yu Kurosaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type Bunka \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kurouchi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 47mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle : Ebony (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 126g \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark (Front): \u003cspan\u003e\"Yu Kurosaki\" (黑崎優)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note : \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a high carbon steel blade therefore it has the potential to rust if is not take care properly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease make sure the knife is kept dry after usage and during storage and apply a layer of oil every time after using it. The blade will change its colour due to oxidation and also after in contacting with acid. This is perfectly normal and we often called this is patina. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masaru Knives Malaysia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46087763722438,"sku":null,"price":986.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3114\/1318\/files\/IMG_7345.jpg?v=1784389271","url":"https:\/\/www.masaruknives.com\/products\/yu-kurosaki-kokusen-ei-aogami-super-bunka-170mm-version-2026","provider":"Masaru Knives Malaysia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}