{"product_id":"hitohira-nakagawa-ren-white-2-santoku-180mm-bois-de-ho","title":"Hitohira Nakagawa Ren White #2 Santoku 180mm Ho ","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word santoku translates as \"three virtues\", which refers to the cutting of meat, fish, and vegetables or the following three types of cutting: chopping, slicing and dicing. Very versatile, the santoku is one of the types of knives we recommend as the first or main knife in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren White #2 Santoku 180mm embodies this versatility with a traditional profile and exceptional forging. Crafted with precision, it delivers clean cuts whether you're preparing proteins, vegetables, or delicate herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirogami #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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren White #2 Santoku 180mm is ideal for those seeking a precise and robust Japanese blade for everyday prep. With its fine grain structure and ease of sharpening, it delivers a satisfying edge retention and traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and assures you that every knife sold under this name meets rigorous quality standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA White #2 Santoku knife 180mm occupies a distinct space in the Japanese knife world: its wide, flat blade and compact length make it particularly agile for the push-cutting and chopping strokes that define everyday kitchen prep. Where longer, thinner-spined profiles call for a pulling motion, the Kikuchiyo Santoku knife rewards a more direct, vertical technique — making it an intuitive choice for cooks who want precision without complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487793512622,"sku":"AAA-017W2-05-CA","price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/HitohiraKikuchiyoRenWhite_2Santoku180mmBoisdeHo_1.jpg?v=1697659452","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-nakagawa-ren-white-2-santoku-180mm-bois-de-ho","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}