{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_v9XOaDlM","product_name":"Hinokuni Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm","category":"Gyuto Knife","description":"Overview\nThe Hinokuni Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm is a hardworking, no-nonsense wa-gyuto from Kumamoto. Hand-forged with an Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel core and clad in iron with a traditional kurouchi (black) finish, it brings excellent edge retention, bite, and food release in a rugged, rustic package. Expect a confident, slightly thicker spine at the heel that tapers quickly, an agile tip, and a balanced, mid-weight feel—ideal for push cuts through onions, protein trimming, and precise tip work.\nHinokuni pieces are known for their clean heat treatment and practical ergonomics. The oval cherry handle (with black ferrule) offers secure indexing in wet prep, while the ~210–212mm edge length gives you that “just right” 8-inch working zone without feeling bulky. If you’ve wanted “AS steel performance” without a flashy finish, this is it.\nCommon Questions\nQ: Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\nA: Absolutely. It’s tough, easy to maintain (for carbon steel), and very rewarding to sharpen. If you’ll wipe it dry during use and after washing, you’ll love the performance upgrade over entry-level stainless knives.\nQ: Will it rust?\nA: The Aogami Super core is reactive and will form a protective patina over time. Hand-wash only, dry immediately, and store dry. For longer storage, apply a light coat of Tsubaki (camellia) oil.\nQ: How do I keep the edge screaming sharp?\nA: Touch up on a leather strop—our Tokushu XL Buffalo Strop—between stone sessions. When you want it dialed to perfection, use our Pro Sharpening Service. A soft, knife-friendly board like the Hasegawa Pro will also extend edge life.\nSpecifications\n\n\nCore Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel\n\nCladding Type: Soft iron, kurouchi finish (san-mai)\n\nBlade Length: 210 mm (edge typically ~211 mm)\n\nOverall Length: ~355 mm\n\nSpine Thickness (Heel): ~4.0 mm\n\nSpine Thickness (Mid): ~2.5 mm (approximate taper)\n\nWeight: ~170–180 g\n\nHandle Material: Cherry wood, oval profile with black ferrule\n\nHardne","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hinokuni-gyuto-aogami-super-kurouchi-210mm-01_6a04890d-6603-40ca-8587-bd45da11df0b.jpg?v=1780753957","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hinokuni-gyuto-aogami-super-kurouchi-210mm-04_70509627-6e13-487f-9de3-cebb1c336650.jpg?v=1780753957","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hinokuni-gyuto-aogami-super-kurouchi-210mm-02_798fb23c-ac23-4b62-bff7-966e1bf78162.jpg?v=1780753957","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hinokuni-gyuto-aogami-super-kurouchi-210mm-03_26fe045f-c5b9-469d-9afc-fa6a67ec92fd.jpg?v=1780753957"],"price":199,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":9999,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.409Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_v9XOaDlM","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_v9XOaDlM' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Hinokuni Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm' and a budget_max comfortably above $199.00 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."]}}