210mm Yoshikane Shirogami Nashiji Wa Gyuto

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 ebony handles with white buffalo horn ferrule

Weight: ~ 204grams

Blade Length: 210mm

Overall Length: ~368mm

Thickness at Heel: ~4mm

Blade Height: ~47mm

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.