Gyuto Kurouchi 120 mm (4.7 in) Aogami (Blue) #2 Double-Bevel

Type: Gyuto/ All purpose Knife / Chefs Knife
Construction: Hon-Warikomi (Iron Clad Blue #2 Hi Carbon steel)
Method: Hammer Forged
Blade Length: 120mm (4.7inch)
Blade Hight: 36mm(1.4inch)
Weight: about 85g(3oz)
Spine Thickness: 3mm/at heel
Core Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2 High Carbon Steel
Blade Type: Double-bevel
HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 60-62
Finishing: Black Finish (Kurouchi)
Handle: Japanese, Walnut (Kurumi)
Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan
Fully hand forged 100% handmade.

Originally a Western meat knife, it’s also used for fish and vegetables due to its versatility. Its long blade is favored by professionals but can still be used by casuals and cooking enthusiasts. Its double-bevel blade is a fine choice for both right and left-handed people.

Blue (Aogami) #2 (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is made by adding Chromium and Tungsten / Wolfram to White Steel #2. This results in increased toughness and the production of hard carbide molecules, which improve edge retention. Many knife users have noted that while Blue Steel #2 is very similar to White Steel #2 in terms of edge sharpness, it has slightly superior edge retention.