{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_j44--2qm","product_name":"Ittetsu Stainless Clad Aogami Super Santoku 180mm Western Handle","category":"Santoku Knife","description":"Overview\nMeet the Ittetsu Stainless Clad Aogami Super Santoku 180mm (Western Handle)—a compact, do-everything prep knife designed for everyday speed and control. The AS (Aogami Super) core is heat-treated to high hardness for excellent edge retention, then wrapped in stainless cladding for easier care. A polished migaki finish and a comfortable black pakkawood Western handle make it a natural upgrade for home cooks and pros who want laser-like performance without babying a fully carbon blade. Use it as your primary chopper for vegetables, proteins (no bones), herbs, and delicate slicing where a tall, nimble blade shines.\nCommon Questions\nQ: Is this knife stainless?\nA: The cladding is stainless for easier maintenance, but the cutting edge is reactive Aogami Super. Dry promptly after use to prevent rust and let a protective patina develop. For long-term care, a light coat of tsubaki (camellia) oil is perfect.\nQ: Is it good for home cooks?\nA: Absolutely. The 180mm length feels agile on small boards yet tall enough for confident chopping. The Western (yo) handle offers instant familiarity and secure grip—ideal for anyone upgrading from a standard chef’s knife.\nQ: How should I maintain the edge?\nA: Touch up with a fine stone and finish on a leather strop to keep that razor feel. If you’d like it professionally tuned, our Tokushu Knife Sharpening Service delivers outstanding out-of-box sharpness.\nQ: Which cutting board should I use?\nA: Use a knife-friendly board to preserve the edge—our go-to is the Hasegawa Pro. Avoid glass, stone, or very hard bamboo.\nSpecifications\n\n\nCore Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Paper Steel)\n\nCladding Type: Stainless, San-Mai (migaki/polished)\n\nBlade Length: 180 mm\n\nOverall Length: 300 mm\n\nSpine Thickness (Heel): 1.7 mm\n\nSpine Thickness (Mid): 1.5 mm\n\nWeight: 158 g\n\nHandle Material: Black Pakkawood, triple-riveted (Western)\n\nHardness (HRC): 63–64\n\n","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/ittetsu-santoku-aogami-super-180mm-02_483ed082-630b-4582-b802-b475db42f625.jpg?v=1780765739","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/ittetsu-santoku-aogami-super-180mm-03_11436851-75e2-4eb6-9583-1b87259cd776.jpg?v=1780765739","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/ittetsu-santoku-aogami-super-180mm-04_c569eba7-bd73-412a-9d57-f2ac0e67e961.jpg?v=1780765739","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/ittetsu-santoku-aogami-super-180mm-01_7f952349-71d7-4327-a075-431893de440f.jpg?v=1780765739"],"price":149,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":9999,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.414Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_j44--2qm","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_j44--2qm' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Ittetsu Stainless Clad Aogami Super Santoku 180mm Western Handle' and a budget_max comfortably above $149.00 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."]}}