{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_oXhSHp22","product_name":"Shigeki Tanaka Stainless-Clad Blue #2 Kurouchi Kiritsuke 210mm with Sanjo Walnut Handle","category":"Kiritsuke Knife","description":"Overview\nThe Shigeki Tanaka Stainless-Clad Blue #2 Kurouchi Kiritsuke 210mm with Sanjo Walnut Handle is a sharp, highly capable Japanese chef knife built for cooks who want carbon-steel cutting performance with a bold, traditional finish. Forged with a Blue #2 carbon steel cutting core, this kiritsuke gyuto offers excellent edge retention, crisp feedback on the board, and a sharpening feel that experienced knife users love. The stainless cladding adds practical protection to the blade face, while the kurouchi finish gives the knife a rustic forged character. The wide bevel and pointed K-tip make it especially useful for clean slicing, push cuts, tip work, and precise vegetable prep.\nWith a measured 210mm blade, 49.22mm heel height, and a thin 0.4mm tip, this knife gives you the reach of a full chef knife while staying nimble and precise. The 2.95mm heel spine provides confident feel in hand, then tapers down through the blade for smoother cutting performance. At 162g, it has enough presence for everyday prep without feeling heavy or sluggish. The Sanjo walnut handle gives the knife a warm, understated look and a comfortable octagonal grip. This is a strong choice for anyone searching for a handmade Japanese kiritsuke, Shigeki Tanaka Blue #2 knife, carbon steel chef knife, or a 210mm Japanese knife with a traditional kurouchi finish.\nCommon Questions\nQ: Is this Shigeki Tanaka kiritsuke good for home cooks?\nA: Yes. This 210mm kiritsuke gyuto is an excellent fit for serious home cooks who want a sharper, more responsive knife than a standard Western chef knife. The pointed K-tip helps with detailed cuts, while the gyuto-style profile keeps it versatile for daily prep.\nQ: What is Blue #2 steel good for?\nA: Blue #2, also called Aogami #2, is a high-carbon Japanese steel known for taking a very keen edge, holding that edge well, and sharpening cleanly on water stones. It is a great steel for cooks who value performance and are willing to wipe and dry the blade after use.\n","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/shigeki-tanaka-stainless-clad-blue-2-kurouchi-kiritsuke-210mm-04.jpg?v=1781726002","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/shigeki-tanaka-stainless-clad-blue-2-kurouchi-kiritsuke-210mm-06.jpg?v=1781726002","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/shigeki-tanaka-stainless-clad-blue-2-kurouchi-kiritsuke-210mm-01.jpg?v=1781726002","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/shigeki-tanaka-stainless-clad-blue-2-kurouchi-kiritsuke-210mm-02.jpg?v=1781726002","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/shigeki-tanaka-stainless-clad-blue-2-kurouchi-kiritsuke-210mm-03.jpg?v=1781726002","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/shigeki-tanaka-stainless-clad-blue-2-kurouchi-kiritsuke-210mm-05.jpg?v=1781726002"],"price":329,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":9999,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.108Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_oXhSHp22","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_oXhSHp22' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Shigeki Tanaka Stainless-Clad Blue #2 Kurouchi Kiritsuke 210mm with Sanjo Walnut Handle' and a budget_max comfortably above $329.00 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."]}}