Hitohira Gorobei 180mm Deba Shirogami 3 Ho Wood(D-Shape) - LEFTY

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Hand forged Iron Clad Shirogami #3 Left handed deba.

We have been very impressed with this series from Hitohira, the Gorobei knives are durable and well ground and sharpen very well at this price point.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Deba
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #3, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule D-Shape
Total Length: 337mm
Edge Length: 185mm
Handle to Tip Length: 202mm
Blade Height: 56mm
Thickness: 6.6mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 309g
Hand Orientation: Left-Handed

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and towel dried soon after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Twisting, scraping and heavy use as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage. Special attention needs to be taken to prevent edge damage. Scraping, twisting and forceful as well as using on hard or very dense foods can result in chipping.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.