{"product_id":"akifusa-aogami-super-knife-set-australia-gyuto-240mm-petty-120mm","title":"Akifusa Aogami Super Knife Set | Gyuto 240mm + Petty 120mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAkifusa Petty 120mm – Aogami Super Suminagashi Kuro Tsuchime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully handmade by \u003cstrong\u003eNao Yamamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact Akifusa petty combines serious cutting performance with one of the most distinctive finishes in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses an \u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super carbon steel core with carbon steel Suminagashi cladding\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no stainless steel in this blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep kuro blacksmith finish and hammered tsuchime texture give every knife its own handmade character. No two are exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully handmade by Nao Yamamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240mm gyuto for main prep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120mm petty for smaller and detailed work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami Super carbon steel core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully reactive carbon steel cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent sharpness and edge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuminagashi layered pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep kuro blacksmith finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammered tsuchime texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRosewood D-shaped handles-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight-handed \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami Super is one of Japan’s most highly regarded carbon steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes an extremely fine edge, holds it exceptionally well, and remains relatively easy to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause both the core and cladding are carbon steel, the entire blade is reactive. It will develop a patina and can rust if left wet or dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is genuine carbon steel cutting feel, easy sharpening, and excellent edge performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooks comfortable with carbon steel care and a larger knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional chefs wanting a serious two-knife setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome cooks stepping into handmade Japanese knives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors who appreciate handmade character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone prioritising sharpness and cutting performance over low maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers both main prep and detail work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely sharp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent edge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to sharpen for a high-performance steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Suminagashi, kuro, and tsuchime finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach knife is unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth blades are fully reactive carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan rust if left wet or dirty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill develop a patina across the blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard steel can chip if misused\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight-handed D-shaped handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbrasive cleaners can damage the kuro finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeigh’s 2 Cents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a REAL full-carbon Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 240mm gyuto gives you the reach and efficiency needed for serious prep, while the 120mm petty handles all the smaller jobs. Together, they cover most of what I’d want from a practical professional setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou get the sharpness, edge retention, and sharpening feel people chase in carbon steel, but these knives do require proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNao’s kuro finish is one of the deepest blacks I’ve seen, and the layered Suminagashi cladding gives every blade genuine handmade character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf performance matters more to you than convenience, this is a seriously impressive set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is fully reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry immediately after 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