{"product_id":"masakage-yuki-shirogami-2-nashiji-165mm-santoku","title":"Masakage \"Yuki\" Shirogami #2 Nashiji 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Masakage \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is handcrafted by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using Shiroga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emi #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e steel, and hand-sharpened by Takayuki Shibata. The subtle Nashiji finish makes the blade exceptionally elegant, and the awesome edge geometry and distal tapering ensures a sleek cutting performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The blade is paired with an oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wa-handle made of Ho Wood, with Red Pakkawood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kuchiwa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Masakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpener: Takayuki Shibata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\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): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Nashiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 43mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 3.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Marugata (Oval-shaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Red Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 127mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 305mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 125g (4.41oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eMasakage\u003c\/em\u003e\" (昌景)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Masakage 昌景\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMasakage Knives was founded in 2007 by Takayuki Shibata, one of the top knife sharpeners in Japan. His goal was to help the legendary artisans in Takefu Knife Village to showcase their talent as well as their handcrafted knives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Takeshi Saji 佐治 武士\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Saji is the third generation blacksmith of Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, who has been certified as a traditional knife craftsman at the age of 44. Now in his 70s, with over 30 years of experience in making handcrafted knives, Master Saji makes breathtakingly beautiful Damascus knives, which often paired with unique custom handles such as handcrafted iron wood handles. Having become a legend in hunting knife making, Master Saji has a unique eye for fine finish, and he's also innovating constantly by bringing new looks to knives.\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, in particular the core steel not covered by the stainless cladding. Patina will develop over time, which will appear as “discoloration” on the cutting edge, but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect. The stainless cladding covers a large part of the blade, making maintenance easier but still preserving the cutting and sharpening pleasure of the Shirogami core. 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":"Masakage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67677571547363,"sku":"xcj1791900970557","price":105.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/6219\/4659\/files\/masakage-yuki-shirogami-2-nashiji-165mm-santoku_1.jpg?v=1791900978","url":"https:\/\/luxcladboutique.shop\/products\/masakage-yuki-shirogami-2-nashiji-165mm-santoku","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}