{"product_id":"masashi-shirogami-2-santoku-170mm","title":"Masashi | Shirogami Santoku","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku all-purpose knife, with 16.5 cm blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Shirogami#2 with iron cladding (not stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Black kurouchi with coarse nashiji texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height: 52 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 148 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 168 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Burnt chestnut with buffalo horn bolster, oval shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasashi Yamamoto is a highly respected blacksmith from the city of Sanjo in Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine has a well-balanced tapering, and the knife cuts exceptionally well. The blades have a generous height, and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the shirogami#2 steel core is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who regularly thin the blade side and want to polish a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This results in very distinct cuts, but the knife struggles with a rocking cutting technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made of burnt chestnut with a buffalo horn bolster. The shape is oval. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a truly fine and high-performing knife that we highly recommend. Feel free to read more about Masashi, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleancut.se\/meet-our-blacksmiths\/masashi-yamamoto\" title=\"Masashi Yamamoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee pictures from our visit to his forge\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NOTE: Carbon steel is not stainless! Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, carbon steel will develop a patina in various tones. This is completely normal but can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Masashi Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58128201154908,"sku":"MY-WP2-SA165","price":175.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Masashi_nashiji_SA165_274a6c37-b070-423d-8333-546b2c632129.jpg?v=1782206698","url":"https:\/\/stage.cleancut.eu\/products\/masashi-shirogami-2-santoku-170mm","provider":"Cleancut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}