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Japanese Kurouchi All-Purpose Chef Knife White Steel #2 Clad Iron

### **Japanese Kurouchi All-Purpose Knife (Shirogami #2)** Handcrafted by master artisans, this traditional Japanese **Kurouchi (Black Forged)** all-purpose knife combines exceptional sharpness with rustic elegance. Powered by a **Shirogami #2 (White Steel #2)** carbon steel core clad in soft iron, it provides an extraordinarily sharp edge that is easy to maintain and resharpen. Because each knife is individually **hand-forged**, exact dimensions and finishes may slightly vary from knife to knife, making every piece truly unique. --- ### **Available Sizes**Please select your preferred blade length from the size options:* **150mm (approx. 5.9 inches):** Compact and easy to maneuver, perfect for everyday kitchen tasks, precise prep work, and smaller cutting boards.* **180mm (approx. 7.1 inches):** Standard full-size all-purpose knife, ideal as a main kitchen knife for slicing large vegetables, meats, and fish. --- ### **Specifications*** **Blade Style:** All-Purpose Kitchen Knife / Wa-Bocho* **Core Steel:** Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 (白紙2号 高炭素鋼)* **Cladding:** Soft Iron (軟鉄)* **Finish:** Traditional Kurouchi (Black Finish)* **Handle Material:** Natural Wood* **Hand Orientation:** Double-bevel (Ambidextrous / 両刃)* **Craftsmanship:** Hand-forged in Japan*(Note: As these are handcrafted, exact length and weight may vary slightly.)* --- ### **Care & Maintenance (RUST WARNING)*** **WILL RUST OVER TIME:** This knife is made of high-carbon steel and soft iron — it is NOT stainless steel. It WILL naturally develop a patina and WILL rust if exposed to moisture for too long. This is a normal, intended characteristic of traditional Japanese carbon steel.* **Hand Wash Only:** Wash immediately after use with warm water and mild soap.* **Dry Completely:** Towel-dry thoroughly immediately after washing. Never leave it wet.* **Not Dishwasher Safe:** Do not place in a dishwasher.* **Rust Prevention:** For long-term protection, apply a thin coat of food-grade oil (such as camellia or mineral oil) after drying.* **Usage Caution:** Do not use to cut frozen foods, bones, or extremely hard materials to avoid chipping the edge.