{"product_id":"tojiro-shirogami-santoku-knife-165mm","title":"Tojiro Double-Edged Shirogami Santoku Knife 16.5cm (Grinding Finished)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Purity of Shirogami Steel in an Everyday Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tojiro Double-Edged Shirogami Santoku Knife 165mm is a traditional Japanese carbon steel knife for cooks who want the sharpest possible edge and are happy to care for it. Shirogami - white paper steel - is one of the purest carbon steels used in Japanese knife-making, and this santoku puts it to work in a versatile, double-bevel format suited to home and professional use alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Shirogami (white paper steel) core, soft iron cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 305mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 130g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Magnolia with resin collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Shirogami Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirogami steel - named for the white paper it is wrapped in during production - is a highly purified carbon steel prized for its ability to take an exceptionally fine, keen edge. The soft iron cladding protects the core and makes the knife easier to sharpen, while the Shirogami edge itself holds a sharpness that stainless steel cannot match. The trade-off is reactivity: carbon steel will patina and can rust if not dried promptly, but for cooks who understand and embrace that, the cutting performance is in a class of its own. The double-bevel edge makes this accessible to both right and left-handed cooks, and the magnolia handle - traditional in Japanese knife-making - is lightweight, comfortable, and naturally water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only, never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after every use - carbon steel will rust if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly to maintain the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone - carbon steel responds exceptionally well to sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect a natural patina to develop over time - this is normal and protective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oppenheimer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847300235342,"sku":"TF-701A","price":131.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-07at9.09.31am.png?v=1674525948","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tojiro-shirogami-santoku-knife-165mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}