{"id":8714949722340,"title":"Kikuichi KURO Series Kurouchi Blue Carbon Steel Clad - 7\" Santoku Knife","handle":"kikuichi-kuro-series-kurouchi-blue-carbon-steel-clad-7-santoku-knife-kuro18-ai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KURO series is a heavy ironclad knife that feels substantial in the hand. This new version of our most popular KURO series has a Blue #2 Carbon edge with soft black iron cladding provides a distinctive look as the final layer of iron has an oxide coating to help prevent rust. We have added an Iishi (Yew) handle to compliment the new version and the handle is smooth and warm. Heavy and solid, these knives are heavy duty workhorses. Hand engraved with the Kikuichi chrysanthemum logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Layers Hand Forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue #2 Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron with Oxide Coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel Angle Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal Wa Handle Iichi wood Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-caution\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Carbon steel blades will patina through regular use and may rust if left wet. This is not a defect, it is a product of the material that comes with carbon steel's ability to take a finer edge, which is why it is preferred by many chefs. This is NOT a stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e - KURO18-AI - 1 - B183-3","published_at":"2025-08-22T15:54:32-04:00","created_at":"2025-08-22T15:54:32-04:00","vendor":"Kikuichi","type":"Santoku Knives","tags":["Brand_Kikuichi","Category_Santoku Knives","Color_","Country_","Customization_","ItemType_Santoku Knives","Sale_"],"price":43995,"price_min":43995,"price_max":43995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":52800,"compare_at_price_min":52800,"compare_at_price_max":52800,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":46639345860836,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"KURO18-AI","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Kikuichi KURO Series Kurouchi Blue Carbon Steel Clad - 7\" Santoku Knife","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":43995,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":52800,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"810009222057","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":[],"featured_image":null,"options":["Title"],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KURO series is a heavy ironclad knife that feels substantial in the hand. This new version of our most popular KURO series has a Blue #2 Carbon edge with soft black iron cladding provides a distinctive look as the final layer of iron has an oxide coating to help prevent rust. We have added an Iishi (Yew) handle to compliment the new version and the handle is smooth and warm. Heavy and solid, these knives are heavy duty workhorses. Hand engraved with the Kikuichi chrysanthemum logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Layers Hand Forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue #2 Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron with Oxide Coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel Angle Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal Wa Handle Iichi wood Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-caution\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Carbon steel blades will patina through regular use and may rust if left wet. This is not a defect, it is a product of the material that comes with carbon steel's ability to take a finer edge, which is why it is preferred by many chefs. This is NOT a stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e - KURO18-AI - 1 - B183-3"}