{"product_id":"tsukasa-shiro-kuro-shirogami-1-yanagiba-120mm-oak-octagonal-handle","title":"Tsukasa Shiro Kuro Shirogami #1 Yanagiba 120mm - Oak Octagonal Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Tosa Craftsmanship in a Kurouchi Yanagiba\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tsukasa Shiro Kuro Yanagiba 120mm is hand-forged in Tosa, Japan using traditional techniques. Shirogami #1 (White Steel #1) carbon steel with soft iron cladding, finished in kurouchi. The most compact yanagiba in the Tsukasa range - a precise, lightweight slicer for raw fish and delicate proteins.\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: 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 250mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade height at heel: 29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness at heel: 2.2mm\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. At 120mm and just 70g, this is an exceptionally light and nimble blade - well suited as a petty-style slicer, a sashimi knife for smaller portions, or an entry point into the yanagiba style for home cooks. 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 flat or in a knife roll to protect the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44564233126179,"sku":"tsukasa shiro kuro  KOC yanagi120","price":126.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/image_232ef4db-1aa9-40f3-9683-30909484bce1.jpg?v=1679971889","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsukasa-shiro-kuro-shirogami-1-yanagiba-120mm-oak-octagonal-handle","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}