{"product_id":"nao-yamamoto-aogami-kuro-uchi-gyuto-185mm","title":"Nao Yamamoto Aogami Kuro-uchi Gyuto Knife 185mm – Japanese Carbon Steel Chef's Knife \/ Natural Wood Handle \/ Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional Japanese 185mm Gyuto chef's knife by Nao Yamamoto, featuring Aogami carbon steel and a rustic Kuro-uchi finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining traditional Japanese knifemaking aesthetics with the versatility of a classic Gyuto profile, this piece offers a distinctive balance of craftsmanship and everyday kitchen functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami (Blue Paper) carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Japanese high-carbon steel valued for its edge retention and sharpening characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuro-uchi (black-forged) finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the blade a rustic appearance, creating a striking contrast between the dark blade surface and the exposed cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyuto profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for versatile kitchen preparation, making it well suited for slicing meat, chopping vegetables, and handling a wide range of everyday ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a blade length of approximately 185mm and an overall length of 335mm, this knife offers a practical size for daily cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egradually tapered thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the attention to blade geometry found in traditional Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural wood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complements the rustic blade finish, bringing warmth and simplicity to the overall design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing approximately 152g, this Gyuto combines a 185mm blade with a relatively lightweight construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive Japanese chef's knife by Nao Yamamoto, bringing together Aogami steel, a traditional Kuro-uchi finish, and the versatility of a classic Gyuto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Nao Yamamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Aogami Kuro-uchi Gyuto 185mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type: Japanese Gyuto Chef's Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: Aogami (Blue Paper Carbon Steel; Exact Grade Unspecified)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish: Kuro-uchi (Black-Forged Finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Natural Wood (Species Unknown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: Approx. 185mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: Approx. 335mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness: Gradually Tapered (Exact Measurements Not Provided)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approx. 152g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami is a carbon steel that requires proper care. 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