Hinokuni Shirogami #1 Gyuto Knife 180mm Cherry Wood Handle - Made in Japan 🇯🇵

Hinokuni Shirogami #1 Bunka Knife, Cherry Wood handle, The young blacksmith Hinokuni san is only 31-year-old from Kumamoto prefecture who recently became independent after apprenticing for Nishida san. The steel he uses is Shirogami #1. Shirogami (White) #1, a very pure carbon steel alloy, is almost identical to Blue #1 steel except for the absence of chromium and tungsten. Also known as Shiro-ko, this is a very popular steel for high-end Japanese cutlery. These knives take an extremely fine edge and are easy to sharpen. It is very reactive so wiping down and drying should be done after every use. Maker: Hinokuni Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 Cladding: Iron Finish: Kurouchi Edge Grind: Even, Double Bevel Handle: Cherry Oval Ferrule: Black Resin Weight: 248g Blade Length: 185mm Overall Length: mm Blade Height at Heel: 68mm Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.8mm