{"product_id":"hitohira-hinode-nashiji-shirogami-2-hakata-180mm-tagayasan","title":"Hitohira Hinode Nashiji Shirogami #2 Hakata 180mm Tagayasan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 180 mm knife in \u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (White Steel #2) sits in a mid-range format suited to both precision work and everyday cutting tasks. The profile handles vegetables, herbs, and boneless proteins cleanly, with enough length to work comfortably on a standard cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sanmai\u0026nbsp;construction pairs a Shirogami #2 core with jigane cladding on both sides. The nashiji\u0026nbsp;finish, named after the Japanese pear-skin pattern, gives the jigane a lightly textured, granular surface that contrasts with the polished edge bevel. The wa handle in tagayasan, a dense, fine-grained hardwood, provides a stable grip and blade-forward balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (White Steel #2) is a pure carbon steel with no chromium or significant alloying elements. It responds quickly to a whetstone and reaches a very fine edge in few passes. A patina develops early with use, which is normal and expected for this steel. Its sensitivity to moisture is real: the blade must be wiped immediately after each use to prevent corrosion. This steel does not tolerate being left on a wet surface, but rewards consistent care with solid edge retention for its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade immediately after use. Dry completely before storage. For extended storage, a thin coat of camellia oil protects against rust. Never wash in a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49329786552494,"sku":"AAA-596-65-CC180","price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hitohira-hinode-shirogami-2-hakata-180mm-tagayasan-1_2574a9e5-fe9b-4448-9e8d-82ef837e741e.jpg?v=1788891025","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-hinode-nashiji-shirogami-2-hakata-180mm-tagayasan","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}