{"product_id":"hitohira-togashi-shirogami-2-deba-165mm-ho-d","title":"Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #2 Deba 165mm Ho (D)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 165 mm \u003cstrong\u003edeba\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2 (White Steel #2)\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for dressing and breaking down whole fish. The thick spine and single-bevel kataba grind allow the blade to cut through bones and vertebrae cleanly without deflection. At 165 mm, this size handles medium-sized fish with enough weight behind the spine to work through heads and frames without straining the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional nimai construction pairs a Shirogami #2 hagane core with a jigane layer covering the upper face of the blade. The bevel is ground directly into the cutting steel and finished in kasumi: a matte body with a polished edge. The wa-handle in magnolia (hōnoki) is lightweight with an oval cross-section, fitted with a dark collar that contrasts with the pale wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2 (White Steel #2)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pure carbon steel with no chromium or significant alloying elements. It responds quickly on a whetstone and returns to a very fine edge in a small number of passes. A patina develops from the first uses, which is expected and normal. The steel is reactive to moisture and acids: wiping the blade immediately after contact with fish prevents surface corrosion. With consistent upkeep, the patina gradually protects the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe and dry immediately after use. Do not soak or wash in a dishwasher. For extended storage, a light coat of camellia oil protects the blade against rust.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48000979894446,"sku":"AAA-080W2T-04-NA165","price":345.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hitohira-togashi-shirogami-2-deba-165mm-ho-d-1.jpg?v=1781874924","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-togashi-shirogami-2-deba-165mm-ho-d","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}