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Hinokuni Shirogami #1 Nakiri Knife 180mm Cherry Wood Handle

Hinokuni Shirogami #1 Nakiri Knife 180mm Cherry Wood Handle

$189.00 AUD
$189.00 AUD
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Experience a Rising Blacksmith's Shirogami Nakiri - Kurouchi Finish, Cherry Wood Handle

Hinokuni is a young blacksmith from Kumamoto prefecture, Japan - just 31 years old and recently independent after apprenticing under Nishida san. He works with Shirogami #1 (White #1) carbon steel, producing knives with exceptional edge potential and a distinctly artisan character. This Nakiri is hammer-forged in San Mai construction with a kurouchi forge finish and a cherry wood oval handle.

The Specs

  • Maker: Hinokuni (Kumamoto, Japan)
  • Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1) carbon steel
  • Construction: San Mai, hammer forged
  • Cladding: Iron
  • Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's forge finish)
  • Edge grind: Even, double bevel
  • Blade length: 180mm
  • Blade height at heel: 50mm
  • Spine thickness at heel: 2.0mm
  • Overall length: 320mm
  • Weight: 200g
  • Handle: Cherry oval
  • Ferrule: Black resin
  • Origin: Kumamoto, Japan

Shirogami #1 - The Purist's Carbon Steel

Shirogami #1 (White #1) is one of the purest carbon steel alloys used in Japanese knife making - almost identical to Blue #1 except for the absence of chromium and tungsten. Also known as Shiro-ko, it is prized for its ability to take an extremely fine, keen edge and its ease of sharpening on Japanese water stones. At 180mm, this nakiri is the standard length for a dedicated vegetable knife - flat-profiled and purpose-built for the push-cut through vegetables with no rocking. Shirogami #1 is highly reactive, so wiping down and drying after every use is essential. A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and protective.

Care and Maintenance

  • Hand wash only - never dishwasher
  • Wipe dry immediately after every use - Shirogami #1 will rust quickly if left wet
  • Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods
  • Expect a natural patina to develop - this is normal and protective
  • Sharpen with Japanese water stones - Shirogami #1 responds beautifully to fine stones
  • Do not use a honing rod - use a whetstone for maintenance
  • Store on a magnetic strip or in a saya to protect the edge
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