{"product_id":"yoshihiro-masashi-hongasumi-white-steel-yanagi-sushi-sashimi-japanese-knife-ebony-handle","title":"Yoshihiro Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle","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\u003eForged from Shiroko High Carbon White Steel #2 with a Rockwell hardness of 61-62, this Hongasumi Yanagi features a traditional single-edged grind, offering superior edge retention and the ability to achieve a finer edge compared to the Kasumi made from White Steel #2. 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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