{"product_id":"gyuto-hybrid","title":"Gyuto Hybrid - Aogami2 - TAN.2026.001","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first glance, this knife resembles a Hakata-Bocho. Look closer, however, and you’ll find something considerably less common — a custom-profile Gyuto incorporating the aggressive, reverse-tanto-inspired tip associated with Hakata knives, while retaining the versatility and practicality of a traditional chef’s knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Japan and forged from Blue #2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel, this blade delivers the qualities enthusiasts love about traditional Japanese carbon steel: exceptional sharpness, easy sharpening, excellent edge retention and a responsive cutting feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue #2 offers a particularly appealing balance for those who actually put their knives to work. Compared with harder Super Blue, its slightly more forgiving nature provides greater resilience during everyday preparation while still delivering outstanding cutting performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade has developed a striking natural patina, highlighting its carbon steel character and giving this already unusual knife an individuality of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a genuinely distinctive Japanese blade — unusual enough to stand out in a collection, yet practical enough to earn its place as an everyday workhorse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a knife you’ll find hanging in the average knife store. It is a piece for the chef or collector looking for something with character, provenance and a profile you don’t see every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rare custom-profile Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue #2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distinctive reverse-tanto-inspired tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent edge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy sharpening and responsive carbon-steel feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e More forgiving construction than many harder Super Blue blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Versatile everyday chef’s knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful natural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare profile with genuine character — built to be used, not simply admired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CSKC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51608448467250,"sku":null,"price":656.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/3997\/7522\/files\/IMG_20260903_115612984_1536x2048_89095b9c-49c6-4949-8f00-8e93808660f0.jpg?v=1788430765","url":"https:\/\/sharpknifeco.net\/products\/gyuto-hybrid","provider":"CSKC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}