Yoshikane Shirogami #2 Nashiji Paring 80mm Tagayasan

The Yoshikane forge was founded in 1919 in Sanjo/Niigata and is now run by 4th generation Kazuomi Yamamoto-san. He was trained by his uncle Tsuneo Yoshida (3rd generation) and is now established as one of the best blacksmiths in Japan, in addition to being recognized for his skills in blade sharpening. He would rival or surpass the best Sakai sharpeners. This explains why so many talented blacksmiths in Sanjo have been trained at Yoshikane's forge. Yoshikane is famous for its work of Shirogami #2 steel, SKD-11 steel and SLD steel.

Here is a famous quote from Kazuomi Yamamoto-san: "While many things change rapidly these days, there are ideas and beliefs that never change. Every day, I make sure that the meaning of these words is forged in the making of knives".

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!

By Yoshikane

Yoshikane Shirogami #2 Nashiji Paring 80mm Tagayasan

Size

80mm

Blade height

34mm

Handle to tip length

98mm

Thickness

2.5mm

Edge length

82mm

Weight

69 g

Handle length

115mm

Steel

Shirogami #2 with stainless steel cladding

Steel Type

Semi-stainless

Handle length

Nashiji

Profile

Kazuomi Yamamoto

Usage

Paring knife

Hand Orientation

Ambidextrous

Saya

Not Included

Production

Sanjo/ Niigata

$400.00

Description

Care instructions

Have professionally sharpened on a water stone every year. Store in a dry place. Wash immediately after use and dry completely before storing. Do not soak. Not dishwasher safe.

Product Remarks

Please note that each handle is unique and may exhibit distinct variations, such as differences in the hue or color of the buffalo horn, which is part of its authentic, handcrafted character.

Warranty

Each knife is covered by a lifetime guarantee against obvious manufacturing defects. For example, if the handle comes loose or cracks after a few weeks of proper use, or if the blade develops a crack along the edge or blade spine. These issues are rare, but they can occur. In such cases, we will offer you an exchange for the same product or a refund. As every case is different, it is at our discretion to assess whether our lifetime guarantee against obvious manufacturing defects applies.

After-Sales Service

Is your knife not cutting as well as you expected? Each knife comes with what we call its "original sharpening". We have over 200 different products in stock, often several of each. All our products are handcrafted in Japan before being shipped, and the "original sharpening" may vary. If you think your knife is not cutting to its full potential, do not hesitate to contact us and we will sort it out for you by sharpening the knife free of charge!

Oops, did an accident happen with your blade?

Did your knife fall on the floor, get damaged during a slip, or was it used to cut something too hard? We’ll take care of it and support both you and your knife by 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!

Shipping and Returns

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We do our best to process your order within 72 business hours (weekends excluded) in order to ship your package as quickly as possible. Delivery times vary depending on the carrier. If you need faster delivery, please contact us at 514-503-1185. 

Is there a refund policy? 
No refunds are accepted. The only exception concerns defective items (although our team checks every order with the utmost care). If you receive an item that appears to be defective, please let us know as soon as possible after receipt. In the event of damage caused by the carrier, please keep all items and original packaging for a possible inspection by the carrier. Items returned to Stay Sharp are at the buyer's expense. Items must be properly packaged to prevent any damage and must be fully insured. Please also provide us with the tracking number so that we can track the status of the shipment. Funds will not be refunded until we have received the items and confirmed that their condition is satisfactory. The refunded amount will correspond to the amount paid, less shipping and handling fees, online sales fees and any other costs incurred.