{"product_id":"tsukasa-shiro-kuro-shirogami-1-gyuto-210mm","title":"Tsukasa Shiro Kuro Shirogami #1 Gyuto 210mm - Oak Octagonal Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Tosa Craftsmanship in a Kurouchi Gyuto\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tsukasa Shiro Kuro Gyuto 210mm is hand-forged in Tosa, Japan using traditional techniques. Shirogami #1 (White Steel #1) carbon steel with soft iron cladding, finished in kurouchi. A versatile chef's knife built for cooks who want to experience the best of Japanese carbon steel at an accessible entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Shirogami #1 (White Steel #1) carbon steel, soft iron clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 360mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade height at heel: 43mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness at heel: 3.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Oak, octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Tsukasa Shiro Kuro Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTsukasa Shiro Kuro knives are hand-forged in Tosa - a region of Japan with a centuries-long tradition of blade-making - using some of the oldest forging techniques still practised today. The steel is Shirogami #1 (White Steel #1, Hitachi Metals) - a pure high-carbon steel with no alloying additions beyond carbon, making it one of the easiest carbon steels to sharpen to a razor edge. The soft iron cladding protects the reactive core on the blade flats while the kurouchi finish is left intact, giving the knife a rustic, honest character and offering slightly better rust resistance than a fully polished carbon blade. The gyuto is the Japanese interpretation of the Western chef's knife - a versatile multipurpose blade capable of push cuts, pull cuts, and rock chopping across meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit. At 210mm, this is a nimble, manageable length suited to both home and professional kitchens. The oak octagonal handle is lightweight and traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use - Shirogami #1 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\u003eExpect a natural patina to develop with use - this is normal and protective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut frozen food or bones - the edge will chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44564197769507,"sku":"tsukasa shiro kuro KOC gyuto210","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/image_cc7095c5-b8df-4df0-bf54-35824f8e56d3.jpg?v=1680000861","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsukasa-shiro-kuro-shirogami-1-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}