{"title":"Steel Collection For White 1 \/ Shirogami #1","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"yoshikazu-ikeda-white-1-wave-hamon-mizu-honyaki-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Yoshikazu Ikeda White 1 Wave Hamon Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba 300mm Blade Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshikazu Ikeda Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba is a 300mm single-bevel sashimi knife forged from White 1 carbon steel, best fit for professional chefs requiring precise raw fish preparation. Crafted in Sakai by a certified Traditional Craftsman and president of the Sakai Uchihamono Traditional Craftsmen Association, this blade-only item features honyaki construction with a mirror polish finish and wave hamon. The 300mm length suits professional kitchens where extended blade reach facilitates long, uninterrupted slicing strokes for sashimi and seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite 1 steel contains 1.3% carbon with no chromium or tungsten, achieving 62-65 HRC to support an extremely fine edge suitable for detailed cutting tasks. As a reactive carbon steel without stainless cladding, the blade requires prompt wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. The honyaki forging method produces a single-piece high-carbon steel blade that demands careful maintenance but offers distinct sharpening characteristics valued in traditional Japanese cuisine. Measuring 4.0mm at the heel and tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, the geometry supports the draw-cutting motion essential for clean sashimi slices while weighing 173g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikazu Ikeda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45185271627997,"sku":"YIKEDA_W1300SP1_WAVE","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshikazuIkedaWhite1Mizu-HonyakiWaveHamon300mmFullMirrorPolishE.jpg?v=1715688114"},{"product_id":"tsunehira-white-2-tsuchime-gyuto-240-mm-ebony-handle","title":"Tsunehisa White 1 Stainless Clad Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa White 1 Stainless Clad Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife featuring Shirogami #1 carbon steel and an octagonal ebony handle, best fit for users seeking high-purity carbon steel performance in a general-purpose profile. This gyuto measures 245 mm in edge length with a 48 mm heel height and weighs 183 g, supporting tasks including mincing, slicing, chopping vegetables, and disjointing large cuts of meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirogami #1 contains 1.3% carbon without chromium or tungsten, achieving 62-65 HRC to facilitate sharpening to a fine edge while requiring prompt wiping and drying after use due to its reactive nature. The blade features stainless cladding and a tsuchime finish, with spine thickness measuring 1.9 mm at the heel, 1.8 mm at mid, and 1.2 mm at the tip. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip crafted from a single piece of wood, pairing with the double-bevel geometry to suit general kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46434801549533,"sku":"TNHS_W1TS_GY24_EB","price":309.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TsunehiraWhite2TsuchimeGyuto240mmEbonyHandlea.jpg?v=1747366730"},{"product_id":"tsunehira-white-1-stainless-clad-tsuchime-gyuto-240-mm-ebony-handle-copy","title":"Tsunehisa White 1 Stainless Clad Migaki Gyuto 240 mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa White 1 Stainless Clad Migaki Gyuto 240 mm with Ebony Handle is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a high-carbon core with stainless cladding. Finished by Takayuki Shibata in Fukuyama, this blade features a Shirogami #1 carbon steel core clad in stainless steel with a migaki surface finish. The 243 mm edge length and thin geometry behind the edge suit general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirogami #1 steel measures 62-65 HRC and sharpens to a fine edge due to its high purity and carbon content. As a reactive carbon steel, the core requires prompt wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion despite the protective stainless cladding. The san-mai construction pairs this performance steel with a spine measuring 3.1 mm at the heel, tapering to 0.8 mm at the tip. Weighing 191 g with a 48 mm heel height, the knife features an octagonal ebony handle that provides a tapered grip and minimalist aesthetic for this value-focused regional showcase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46434872066269,"sku":"TNHS_W1KA_GY24_EB","price":349.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TsunehiraWhite1StainlessCladKasumiGyuto240mmEbonyHandlea.jpg?v=1747372984"},{"product_id":"tsunehisa-white-1-s-s-clad-kasumi-gyuto-240mm-purple-handle","title":"Tsunehisa White 1 S\/S Clad Migaki Gyuto 240mm Purple Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa White 1 S\/S Clad Migaki Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking high-purity carbon steel performance in a stainless-clad san-mai construction. Finished by Takayuki Shibata in Fukuyama, this blade features a Shirogami #1 core with 62-65 HRC hardness and a migaki surface finish. The 243mm edge length suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and disjointing large cuts of meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite Steel #1 contains 1.3% carbon without chromium or tungsten, allowing sharpening to an extremely fine edge while requiring prompt wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. The stainless cladding protects the reactive core during service. This gyuto measures 3.1mm at the heel, tapering to 0.8mm at the tip, and weighs 183g with a 48mm heel height. It pairs these specifications with an octagonal ebony handle featuring undisclosed materials crafted specifically for this line. The thin geometry behind the edge supports precise cutting work across various ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46794709958877,"sku":"TNHS_W1KA_GY24_PUR","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TsunehisaWhite1SSCladKasumiGyuto240mmPurpleHandlea_44c57157-28a2-483e-87ae-af69932a49e8.jpg?v=1758177000"},{"product_id":"yoshikazu-tanaka-white-1-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Yoshikazu Tanaka White 1 Damascus Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshikazu Tanaka White 1 Damascus Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife forged by Kawamura Hamono in Sakai, best fit for professional chefs and collectors seeking reactive carbon steel performance. The blade features Shirogami #1 core steel with a soft iron Damascus clad and mirror polish finish. As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive carbon steel construction requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. White 1 steel contains high carbon content without chromium or tungsten, allowing it to sharpen to an extremely fine edge while demanding careful maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 210mm gyuto profile measures 206mm in edge length with a 52mm heel height, suitable for mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. Spine thickness measures 2.5mm at the heel, tapering to 2.0mm at mid and 1.0mm at the tip, creating a geometry that is thin behind the edge. Weighing 178g, the knife pairs with an octagonal ebony handle crafted from a single piece of wood with a subtle taper. This wide bevel design represents a classic Kawamura Hamono line forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka, featuring exceptional fit and finish consistent with traditional Sakai manufacturing standards established since 1926.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikazu Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807313514717,"sku":"YSKZ_W1DA_GY210","price":649.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7834.jpg?v=1785131287"},{"product_id":"yoshikazu-tanaka-white-1-damascus-gyuto-240mm","title":"Yoshikazu Tanaka White 1 Damascus Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshikazu Tanaka White 1 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife forged by Kawamura Hamono in Sakai, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking reactive carbon steel performance. The blade features Shirogami #1 core steel with a soft iron damascus clad construction and mirror polish finish. This san-mai build lacks stainless cladding, meaning the reactive carbon steel requires prompt wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. White 1 steel contains no chromium or tungsten, focusing on purity to achieve high sharpness and ease of resharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 240mm gyuto profile measures 52mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 3.5mm at the heel, 2.9mm at mid, and 1.3mm at the tip, weighing 221g total. It is thin behind the edge and suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip that pairs with the wide bevel geometry. Forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka under the traditional Sakai model managed by Kawamura Hamono since 1926, this knife represents established forging and finishing standards from Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikazu Tanaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807334158557,"sku":"YSKZ_W1DA_GY240","price":739.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7821.jpg?v=1785130994"},{"product_id":"exotic-yoshikazu-ikeda-white-1-mizu-honyaki-mt-fuji-sakimaru-takohiki-390mm","title":"Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda White #1 Mizu-Honyaki Mt. Fuji Sakimaru Takohiki 390mm w\/ Saya","description":"Experience the pinnacle of traditional Japanese cutlery with the Yoshikazu Ikeda White #1 Mizu-Honyaki Mt. Fuji Sakimaru Takohiki 390mm. This exquisite Japanese kitchen knife is forged by the legendary master blacksmith Yoshikazu Ikeda, a revered chairman of the Sakai blacksmith guild. Crafted from high-purity White #1 (Shirogami #1) carbon steel, this honyaki blade achieves an exceptional hardness (HRc 62-65), allowing for an incredibly sharp, long-lasting edge ideal for flawless sashimi slicing. The stunning Mizu-Honyaki construction and iconic Mt. Fuji hamon (temper line) make this not just a tool, but a work of art. The 390mm Sakimaru Takohiki profile features a single bevel and a narrow blade for clean, single-stroke cuts. Complemented by a premium ebony octagonal Wa handle with triple nickel-copper spacers and a buffalo horn ferrule, this knife offers both exquisite balance and a comfortable grip. Each knife undergoes a test cut in store to guarantee its performance. 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