{"product_id":"kai-seki-magoroku-aogami-kamagata-usuba-knife-19-5cm","title":"Kai Seki Magoroku Aogami Kamagata Usuba Knife 19.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe usuba is the traditional vegetable specialist of the Japanese kitchen, and this Aogami example is a true artisan's blade. Its tall, flat single-bevel edge is made for precision vegetable work — paper-thin slices, katsuramuki rotary peeling, and clean straight cuts — while the kamagata (rounded spine) tip is the shape favoured in Kansai-style kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the high-end of Seki Magoroku, handcrafted one knife at a time. The blade is forged from Aogami (Blue Paper No. 2) carbon steel — hammered repeatedly at high heat to densely align the steel, then sharpened and polished by hand through every stage. The result is a blade of remarkable hardness that takes an exceptionally fine edge and holds it. The bolster is buffalo horn, prized for its strength and water resistance, set against a natural wood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional single-bevel usuba for precision vegetable work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKamagata rounded-tip profile, Kansai style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAogami Blue Paper No. 2 carbon steel, hand-forged and hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional hardness for a long-lasting, ultra-fine edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffalo horn bolster with natural wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length 19.5cm — Made in Seki City, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon steel: hand wash and dry immediately, never dishwasher. Oil the blade and wooden handle occasionally with camellia or neutral oil. A natural patina will develop with use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53909562065195,"sku":"AK5236=HA","price":1194.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/AK5236.jpg?v=1782186461","url":"https:\/\/www.essentialutensil.au\/products\/kai-seki-magoroku-aogami-kamagata-usuba-knife-19-5cm","provider":"The Essential Utensil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}