Hitohira Futana Shirogami #2 Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Cherry
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Description
The Japanese word Gyuto (牛刀) literally translates to beef sword. The gyuto is the equivalent of the Western chef's knife, and is designed to cut everything: vegetables, meats and fishes. It is made to be used with the push-cut method, lifting the blade between each cutting motion, or with the rocking motion method. It is important that the blade is straight upon impact with the cutting board to avoid damage to the knife edge.
Shirogami #2 translates to: Shiro (white) and Gami (Steel) and thus; white steel #2. It is named after the color of the package it was wrapped in at Hitachi Metals. The composition of this steel is very pure and contains almost only iron and carbon (1.05%-1.2%). It is in the hands of very experienced blacksmiths that one realizes the enormous potential of Shirogami #2. The quality of the heat treatment and a lower temperature forging are key elements that can allow Shirogami #2 to compete with and even surpass many modern steels. Try a Shiro #2 blade forged by Tanaka-san, Kisuke Manaka-san or Yoshikane Forge and you will see!
Futana is the name of a line of Hitohira's house knives. As with all products that carry Hitohira's trademark (ひとひら (一片)), a high standard of quality is assured. Under the name of Futana you will be able to find knives of any profile made of stainless or semi-stainless steel. In addition, you will be able to find these blades with several different types of finishes; nashiji, kurouchi, damascus etc.
Maintenance tips
Have it sharpened on a water stone by a professional every year. Store in a dry place. Wash immediately after use and dry completely before storing. Do not let soak. Not dishwasher safe.
Guarantee
Guarantee
Each knife is guaranteed for life for obvious issues related to the manufacturing of the product. For example, if the handle becomes loose or cracks after a few weeks of adequate use. Or if the blade has a crack from the edge to the column of the blade. These problems are rare, but can occur. In which case you will be offered an exchange for the same product or a refund. As each case is different, it is at our discretion to assess whether our lifetime warranty for obvious manufacturing issues applies.
After sales service
Is your knife not cutting as well as you expected? Each knife comes with what is called its "original sharpening". We have more than 200 different products in stock and often, several copies of each. All our products are handcrafted in Japan before being sent and the "original sharpness" may vary. If you think your knife isn't cutting to its full potential, don't hesitate to contact us and we'll fix it for you by sharpening the knife for free!
Oops, has there been an accident with your blade?
Has your knife fallen to the ground, been damaged in a wrong move or was used to cut a product that was too hard? We take care of it, we support you and your knife, offering you an in-store sharpening and repair service !
Do not hesitate to contact us or stop by the store to get an estimate in just a few minutes!
