{"title":"Single Edged - Hongasumi White Steel","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"yoshihiro-hongasumi-white-steel-yanagi-kiritsuke-270mm-multipurpose-sushi-sashimi-japanese-knife-rosewood-handle-nuri-saya-cover","title":"Yoshihiro Hongasumi White Steel Yanagi-Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Rosewood Handle with Nuri Saya Cover","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n        #specs {\n            padding: 15px;\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n            max-width: 800px;\n            margin: auto;\n        }\n\n        #specs h2 {\n            text-align: center;\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n            font-size: 1.5em;\n            font-weight: normal;\n            letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n        }\n\n        ul {\n            list-style-type: none;\n            padding: 0;\n            margin: 0;\n        }\n\n        li {\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            font-size: 1em;\n            padding: 6px;\n            margin-bottom: 2px;\n            word-wrap: break-word;\n        }\n\n        #specs strong {\n            flex: 0 0 auto;\n            min-width: 120px;\n            \/* Set a minimum width *\/\n            margin-right: 10px;\n            \/* Added right margin for extra horizontal spacing *\/\n        }\n\n        #specs span {\n            flex: 1;\n            \/* Ensure span takes up remaining space *\/\n        }\n\n        \/* Hover effect on li items within ul *\/\n\n        #specs ul li:hover {\n            background-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);\n            transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\n        }\n\n        \/* Mobile adjustments *\/\n\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            #specs {\n                padding: 10px;\n            }\n            #specs h2 {\n                font-size: 1.3em;\n            }\n            li {\n                font-size: 0.9em;\n                padding: 4px;\n            }\n            #specs strong {\n                min-width: 100px;\n                \/* Adjusted for smaller screens *\/\n                font-size: 0.9em;\n                \/* Reduced strong font size *\/\n                margin-right: 8px;\n                \/* Reduced right margin for mobile *\/\n            }\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshihiro Hongasumi Yanagi Kiritsuke is a remarkable knife, forged from Shiroko High Carbon White Steel #2 with a Rockwell hardness of 62-63, making it an exceptional choice for chefs seeking superior edge retention and the ability to maintain a finer edge. This knife excels beyond the traditional Kasumi style, offering improved performance and precision, especially for intermediate-level chefs. It arrives ready to use straight out of the box and comes with a Magnolia Lacquered wood sheath, knife oil, and a rust eraser to maintain the blade's pristine condition. This knife is 100% handcrafted in Japan with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring it is a unique, non-mass-produced piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with extraordinary skill by Yoshihiro's master artisans, the Hongasumi knives embody a fusion of beauty and performance. The White Steel #2 is forged with iron, producing beautiful mist-like patterns, while the focus on refined forging and polishing adds to the knife's elegance. The knife features a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted Rosewood handle, complemented with a Shitan Rosewood bolster for added durability. The included Saya is brush-coated with non-toxic lacquer, providing resistance against stains, odors, and chips, ensuring the knife remains in excellent condition when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yanagi Kiritsuke is designed for slicing delicate ingredients with precision, particularly for tasks like slicing fish for sushi and sashimi. Its thin, elegant blade allows for uninterrupted cutting strokes that preserve the ingredient's integrity and freshness. The Yanagi Kiritsuke is slightly heavier, with a wider blade and a thicker spine, balancing the knife's weight with the traditional sword tip. This design is particularly well-suited for chefs who desire the benefits of a Yanagi but need a more compact option for smaller workspaces. 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As one of the most sought-after tools among cooks and chefs, the Garasuki combines Japanese craftsmanship with innovative features that set it apart from Western-style boning knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from White Steel #2 with a hardness rating of 63 on the Rockwell scale, the Garasuki showcases exquisite Hongasumi mist patterns on the blade's surface, a testament to the masterful forging technique employed. The knife's exceptionally sharp pointed tip, reminiscent of a bird's beak, allows for precise strokes that easily separate poultry and meat from the bone, resulting in beautifully clean filets. The design incorporates a thicker spine that tapers toward the tip, providing added heft and balance to effortlessly cut through joints and cartilage during butchering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Yoshihiro Garasuki boning knife is meticulously forged to create a blade that balances strength and elegance. The sturdy heel and graceful arc of the tip make it versatile enough to navigate both delicate filets and heavier cuts with finesse. While carbon steel knives require proper care to prevent rust, they can offer years of reliable performance and enjoyment in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplemented by a traditional handcrafted Magnolia handle and adorned with a Water Buffalo horn bolster (color may vary), the Garasuki is not only a functional tool but also a stunning addition to any kitchen collection. 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Forged from White Steel #2, these knives achieve a remarkable hardness on the Rockwell scale of 62 to 63. The forging process incorporates iron, creating stunning mist patterns on the blade, while an emphasis on refined forging and polishing ensures the highest level of detail and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementing the exceptional blade, our Yoshihiro Hongasumi knives feature a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted Rosewood handle, elegantly affixed with an Ebony bolster. Each knife is accompanied by a protective wooden sheath known as a Saya, which safeguards the blade when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takobiki is a long slicing knife specifically designed for creating paper-thin slices of fish for sashimi. Its blunt, sharp tip is particularly useful for cutting through the long tentacles of octopus. Longer and thinner than a Yanagi knife, the Takobiki effortlessly slices through ingredients in long, uninterrupted strokes, preserving their integrity and freshness with every cut. 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This knife is excellent for intermediate chefs and comes ready to use out of the box, accompanied by a lacquered Magnolia wood sheath, knife oil, and a rust eraser. 100% handcrafted in Japan, not mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur handmade Yoshihiro Hongasumi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans, creating high-quality tools that exemplify exceptional craftsmanship and performance. The White Steel #2 blade is intricately forged with iron to produce beautiful mist patterns, emphasizing refined forging and polishing with the utmost attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is complemented by a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted Ebony handle, enhanced with a water buffalo horn bolster for a secure grip. A protective wooden sheath, known as a Saya, is included, brush-coated with non-toxic lacquer for resistance to odors, stains, and chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yanagi is a long slicing knife designed for creating thin slices of fish for sushi and sashimi. Its elegant, thin blade allows for long, uninterrupted strokes through ingredients, preserving their integrity and freshness. 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