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New Vintage Yoshikane 140mm Honesuki Kaku Shirogami 2 Tsuchime Western Handle

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Old stock from a collection purchased at Bernal Cutlery between 2013 and 2017 and are in unused condition and are a throwback to older production. Yoshikane has not made western handles since approximately 2017 and vehemently claim they will not again. Yoshikane's forging and heat treatment of shirogami is excellent, super easy to sharpen and able to be finished at a very wide variety of finishes, for a steel not usually thought of as a long lived edge steel Yoshikane's shirogami holds its edge well. 

Yoshikane shirogami 2 steel core with tsuchime hammer marked stainless steel cladding. Western handle with pakka handle scales unused in original box.

Yoshikane operates a small, family run forge in Sanjo, Niigata and has been making kitchen knives since 1919. They deserve their good reputation for excellent forging and heat treatments, which make for easy sharpening and great edge life for both single and double bevel knives. 

Brand: Yoshikane
Smith: Yoshikane Hamono
Producing Area: Sakai, Niigata, Japan
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Size: 140mm
Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: Shirogami 2 Tsuchime
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 264mm
Edge Length: 140mm
Blade Height: 139mm
Thickness: 3mm
Weight: 163g

*Measurements are taken from a random sample and each knife may vary

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and dried immediately 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.

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.

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£494.98
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