{"product_id":"goh-umanosuke-yoshihiro-shirogami-2-kurouchi-165mm-nakiri-with-charred-chestnut-handle","title":"Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Shirogami #2 Kurouchi 165mm Nakiri with Charred Chestnut Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Nakiri is made with Shirogami #2 core steel, with kurouchi finished jigane cladded around in Warikomi construction. The hand-forged knife is grinded to excellent thinness with a beautiful kasumi polish. This nakiri represents superb value for money given the overall quality of the forge and grind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop: Yamawaki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Warikomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Shirogami #2 (White #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKasumi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Marushinogi (D-shaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Charred Chestnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Resin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 130mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 313mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 178g (6.28oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark : In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eGoh Umanosuke Yoshihiro\u003c\/em\u003e\" (郷右馬允義弘)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro 郷右馬允義弘 \/ Yamawaki 山脇\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstablished in 1927 in Sakai Japan, Yamawaki Hamono produces knives under the \"Yoshihiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" and \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoh Umanosuke Yoshihiro\" brands, named after a famous swordsmith of the Kamakura period. Having mastered mizu-Honyaki process, the most challenging construction and treatment, Yamawaki Hamono combines Sakai's centuries-long history of knife making knowhow with newer technologies to create superior chef knives. The current owner of the Yamawaki Hamono - Mr. Ryoyo Yamawaki - is also a lecturer at several culinary schools. Having apprenticed under Sakai blacksmiths, the new generation craftsmen Igarashi Nori and Masaya Shimizu lead the Yamawaki workshop to create incredible knives that are well recognised among Sakai artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (white #2) steel is one of the most popular types of high carbon steel found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamawaki Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67677559750883,"sku":"teh1791900285521","price":87.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/6219\/4659\/files\/goh-umanosuke-yoshihiro-shirogami-2-kurouchi-165mm-nakiri-with-charred-chestnut-_1.jpg?v=1791900293","url":"https:\/\/luxcladboutique.shop\/products\/goh-umanosuke-yoshihiro-shirogami-2-kurouchi-165mm-nakiri-with-charred-chestnut-handle","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}