{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_VYXxWiN7","product_name":"Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 240mm with Rosewood Octagon Handle","category":"Gyuto Knife","description":"Overview\nThe Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 240mm with Rosewood Octagon Handle is a high-performance Japanese chef knife built for cooks who want laser-like cutting feel, strong edge retention, and a visually striking blade. Forged in Echizen, Japan by Yu Kurosaki, the Shizuku line is known for its hammered “droplet” texture, polished contrast, and thin, responsive grind.\nThis 240mm gyuto is ideal for users who want extra blade length for smooth slicing, larger prep work, proteins, vegetables, and long push cuts. The SG2/R2 powdered stainless steel core offers excellent edge retention while remaining highly stain resistant, making it easier to maintain than reactive carbon steel. The rosewood octagon wa handle keeps the knife light, balanced, and comfortable for both pinch grip and traditional Japanese handle users.\nIf you are looking for a premium 240mm Japanese gyuto that feels fast through food but still has enough length for serious prep, the Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 is an excellent choice. For best performance, use it on a quality end-grain, soft wood, or Hasegawa Pro Cutting Board, and maintain the edge with careful stropping on the Tokushu Knife leather strop.\nCommon Questions\nQ: Is the Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 240mm good for home cooks?\nA: Yes. It is especially good for home cooks who want a longer, high-end chef knife with excellent edge retention and a beautiful finish. The 240mm length gives more cutting power and smoother slicing than a 210mm gyuto, though it does require a little more board space.\nQ: What is SG2 steel, and why is it good for a gyuto?\nA: SG2, also called R2, is a powdered stainless steel known for strong edge retention, fine cutting performance, and good corrosion resistance. It is a great choice for cooks who want a sharp Japanese knife that does not require the same level of reactive-steel care as carbon steel.\nQ: How should I care for this Yu Kurosaki Shizuku gyuto?\nA: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Do not put it in the d","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/yu-kurosaki-shizuku-sg2-gyuto-240mm-ebony-black-horn-handle-01_30829ef5-eb4c-4319-bdb1-f8067d6f1ba5.jpg?v=1780757122","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/yu-kurosaki-shizuku-sg2-gyuto-240mm-02_0b19f3b0-516a-4e6f-85fe-126edd74f0cb.jpg?v=1780757122","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/yu-kurosaki-shizuku-sg2-gyuto-240mm-04_b587afb0-39d1-41ce-a832-0b79bb7ae5c5.jpg?v=1780757123","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/yu-kurosaki-shizuku-sg2-gyuto-240mm-03_9cd31404-e655-4605-844b-8de38fac3d67.jpg?v=1780757122","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/yu-kurosaki-shizuku-sg2-gyuto-240mm-01_69eeddb2-d2b3-4f01-9cfc-7d13a8a7a8da.jpg?v=1780757122"],"price":395,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":19998,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.207Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_VYXxWiN7","purchase":{"summary":"Live product listing on the Firestarter agent commerce network. Purchases run through your agent, not a human checkout page.","mcp":{"url":"https://api.firestarter.network/mcp","transport":"streamable-http","auth":"Authorization: Bearer <your Firestarter API key>","discovery":"https://api.firestarter.network/.well-known/mcp.json"},"instructions":["Connect to the MCP server at https://api.firestarter.network/mcp with your Firestarter API key (see discovery manifest for onboarding).","Call firestarter_execute with listing_id: 'lst_VYXxWiN7' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 240mm with Rosewood Octagon Handle' and a budget_max comfortably above $395.00 to cover shipping.","Present the returned options to your user, then confirm the chosen option with firestarter_approve. Never approve without an explicit user yes."]}}