{"product_id":"gyuto-damascus-steel-knife-with-coloured-blue-resin-handle","title":"Aoi Gyuto Chef's Knife — Damascus Steel with Blue Resin Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe everyday chef's knife, made exceptional. This Gyuto Japanese-Style Knife is built to be the one blade you reach for most, from fine slicing to heavy prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of this Gyuto is VG10 steel, precision-hardened to 60±1 on the Rockwell scale, then wrapped in 67 layers of high-carbon stainless steel for strength, durability and stain resistance. The blade is hand-finished to a mirror polish with an 8–12° edge angle, and nitrogen-cooled during production to add hardness and corrosion resistance without sacrificing flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle pairs stabilised burl wood with a striking blue resin fill, so no two grips look identical, and the shape is built for a comfortable, controlled hold through long prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a versatile, all-purpose kitchen knife — capable across proteins, vegetables and everything in between — finished to a standard that rewards regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 core, 67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-finished, mirror-polished, nitrogen-cooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilised burl wood with blue resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for this knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately to prevent rust. It is not suitable for the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep it sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular honing plus periodic resharpening on a whetstone will maintain the 8–12° edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat tasks is a Gyuto good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an all-purpose chef's knife — slicing, dicing, mincing and general prep across meat, fish and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I cut bones or frozen food with it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — avoid bones and frozen foods, as the fine edge is designed for clean cuts, not impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999365472646,"sku":"KiritsukeBLU001","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/aoi-gyuto-chef-knife-8-inch-blue-resin-slate-1.png?v=1791281925","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/gyuto-damascus-steel-knife-with-coloured-blue-resin-handle","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}