{"product_id":"kaishin-shirogami-2-kurouchi-kasumi-165mm-nakiri","title":"Kaishin Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Kasumi 165mm Nakiri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted with Shirogami #2 core steel, the Kaishin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series comes with iron cladding with a kurouchi finish and lovely Kasumi polish on the grind. It's a thicker spined knife providing some weight for cutting momentum, while the shirogami #2 core provides one of the sharpest edges possible and the best sharpening experience out of all carbon steel types. The knife is mounted on a magnolia handle with a white buffalo horn. Overall this knife represents one of the best values out of this price range.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sanmu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kaishin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Shirogami #2 (White #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Soft Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 4.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKuchiwa: White Buffalo Horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLength: 135\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOverall Length: 324mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeight: 168g (5.92oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand chiselled mark: In Japanese Kanji \"Kaishin\" (魁心)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kaishin 魁心 \/ Nakamura Hamono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egei \u003c\/span\u003e中村刃物工芸\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakamura Hamono Kogei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a young company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efounded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 2015 as a teamworking workshop for emerging traditional Japanese blacksmiths. Teaming up a number of traditional craftsmen and seasoned sharpeners, Nakamura Hamono Kogei has created \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e original brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Kaishin” (魁心) to showcase what can be achieved when like-minded blacksmiths work together to perfect their crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (white #2) steel is one of the most popular types of high carbon steel found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakamura Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58980933173622,"sku":"aap1791902106415","price":120.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7380\/9014\/files\/kaishin-shirogami-2-kurouchi-kasumi-165mm-nakiri_1.jpg?v=1791902135","url":"https:\/\/www.littleporchgoods.shop\/products\/kaishin-shirogami-2-kurouchi-kasumi-165mm-nakiri","provider":"agniyt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}