{"product_id":"yoshikane-sld-nashiji-gyuto-240mm-bouleau","title":"Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm Birch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 240 mm \u003cstrong\u003egyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e from Yoshikane reflects the geometry Sanjo is known for: the blade tapers progressively from heel to tip, delivering weight at the heel for push-cutting and agility at the tip for detail work. At this length, the curved profile suits both rocking and push-cut techniques across vegetables, meat, and fish. Keep the blade straight at the board to protect the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged in Sanjo by Kazuomi Yamamoto of Yoshikane, a knife-making institution since 1919, this gyuto features a nashiji finish on the soft stainless cladding: a lightly granular texture, reminiscent of Asian pear skin, that contrasts with the kasumi-polished zone along the edge. The wa-handle in birch, pale and fine-grained, keeps the overall profile understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKD-12 steel is the Japanese equivalent of A2 steel and is a \"high speed tool steel\", this type of steel was popularized in the early 1900s. To obtain a high-speed tool steel, alloying elements such as chromium, tungsten, vanadium and molybdenum are combined with a high carbon steel. It can achieve very high hardness and outstanding wear resistance and is mainly used in factory tools for metal working. Yoshikane Forge was one of the first forges to incorporate this type of steel into the construction of Japanese knives and is now known for its SKD-12 and SLD (made from SKD-11 steel) blades. With a chromium content of about 5%, this steel is semi-oxidizable and requires minimal maintenance to avoid rusting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe and dry after each use. Never put in the dishwasher. Sharpening on water stones is recommended to maintain the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48880915808430,"sku":"YOS-SLD-NAS-GYU240-BOU","price":660.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/yoshikane-sld-gyuto-240mm-bouleau-1_c4be3f71-dc70-4a80-912c-b1cb337a5630.jpg?v=1785865767","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/yoshikane-sld-nashiji-gyuto-240mm-bouleau","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}