{"product_id":"akifusa-gyuto-kiritsuke-hybird-super-blue-steel-240mm","title":"Akifusa Gyuto-Kiritsuke (Hybird) Super Blue Steel 240mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAkifusa Gyuto-Kiritsuke (Hybird) Super Blue Steel 240mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eIf you want to step into carbon steel without going all-in on maintenance or price, this is a solid place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eThis Akifusa Gyuto-Kiritsuke is built around Aogami Super (Blue Super) steel—a high-carbon core known for excellent edge retention, sharpness, and ease of sharpening. It’s stainless clad, so you get the performance of carbon steel with less day-to-day upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14nfwon\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eWhy this works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkst9p\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eAogami Super core\u003c\/strong\u003e – holds a sharp edge for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"157fe71\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eStainless cladding\u003c\/strong\u003e – easier to manage than full carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nei3y7\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eThin, lightweight blade\u003c\/strong\u003e – fast and clean through ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19zjij\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eEasy to sharpen\u003c\/strong\u003e – takes a very fine edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"btbzws\" data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eBalanced feel\u003c\/strong\u003e – performance without being overly delicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lpkfoc\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eReal use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eThis is a classic San Mai construction—a hard carbon steel core with softer stainless layers on the outside. It gives you a high-performance cutting edge while keeping the knife practical to use day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eThe exposed core steel at the edge will develop a patina over time. That’s normal. It helps protect the steel and gives the blade a bit of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eIn use, it feels light and responsive. It’s thinner than most Western knives, so it moves through food cleanly—but it’s not an ultra-thin laser. You can actually use it without worrying about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"nqyzyx\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sf8nqb\" data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eCooks wanting to try carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uoq73c\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eAnyone stepping up from entry-level knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qy8e8f\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003ePeople who want better edge retention without high maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eIf you’ve been curious about carbon steel, this is an easy way to get into it without the usual downsides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qmrpev\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eLeigh’s 2 cents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eA good entry into carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eIt’s light, easy to use, and sits in that middle ground—not a fragile laser, it a workhorse. You can use it in a professional kitchen or at home without overthinking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eFor the price, the performance is hard to fault. Aogami Super is one of the best-performing steels out there, and this gives you access to it without spending big money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"q11yyz\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) core, stainless clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Migaki (polished)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2519\" data-section-id=\"177jtmb\"\u003eBlade length: 242mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2569\" data-start=\"2543\" data-section-id=\"10qgtbg\"\u003eBlade thickness: 2.3mm@ handle, 1.4mm@ tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2570\" data-section-id=\"nn7won\"\u003eOverall length: 401mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2618\" data-start=\"2596\" data-section-id=\"1eoon43\"\u003eBlade height: 47mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2619\" data-section-id=\"tibnwo\"\u003eWeight: 173g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: ~63 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2674\" data-start=\"2657\" data-section-id=\"k0opmn\"\u003eBevel: Double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: D-shape, Kebony Maple (right-handed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lq28ec\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eCarbon steel performance without the usual hassle.\u003cbr data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003eSharp, easy to maintain, and built to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thebladerunnernewcastle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48124301443313,"sku":"AFKI240TA","price":289.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3975\/2689\/files\/AkifusaMigakisuperbluesteelKiristuke240mm.01.webp?v=1777802099","url":"https:\/\/www.thebladerunner.com.au\/products\/akifusa-gyuto-kiritsuke-hybird-super-blue-steel-240mm","provider":"The Blade Runner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}