170mm Yoshikane Shirogami Nashiji Wa Santoku
170mm Yoshikane Shirogami Nashiji Wa Santoku
Yoshikane Hamono is located in Sanjo, Japan. The factory has been forging blades in the Niigata prefecture since 1919. The company is currently helmed by blacksmith Kazuomi Yamamoto.
Location: Sanjo, Japan
Line: N/A
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: Hand-forged shirogami #2 (HRC ~62)
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Nishiji
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Octagonal stabilized birch with white micarta spacer
Weight: ~ 168g
Blade Length: 170mm
Overall Length: ~310mm
Thickness at Heel: ~4.4mm
Blade Height: ~49.9mm
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
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