{"product_id":"hitohira-yg-nashiji-shirogami-2-santoku-165mm-bois-de-rose","title":"Hitohira YG Nashiji Shirogami #2 Santoku 165mm Rosewood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 165 mm\u003cstrong\u003e santoku\u003c\/strong\u003e is the all-purpose knife of Japanese cuisine: its high profile offers a large cutting surface and ample finger clearance, while its rounded tip naturally guides the knife toward a clean push cut. At this length, it handles vegetables, meats, and fish with an everyday ease that longer sizes cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a tsuchime finish on the body, with irregular hammer marks that give the jigane a forged appearance. The cutting edge is polished, contrasting with the textured body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2 (White Steel #2)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a benchmark steel for handcrafted Japanese knives. Its pure carbon composition, free of chromium and tungsten, allows it to be sharpened to a very fine edge in just a few passes on a whetstone. The trade-off is immediate: without alloying elements to slow oxidation, the blade reacts quickly to moisture and acids. A patina develops from the very first uses, which is normal and expected. The hardness ranges between 60 and 63 HRC, offering good edge retention without excessive brittleness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade dry immediately after each use. Never leave acidic residue on the steel. A light coat of camellia oil protects the blade during storage. Never put in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47855733899438,"sku":"aaa-455-06-ca165","price":360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/DSC_0242_grande_taille_4_9ef6a805-b435-490e-af87-59b5ea6ecd7a.jpg?v=1778677260","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-yg-nashiji-shirogami-2-santoku-165mm-bois-de-rose","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}