Shirogami #2: White paper steel is one of the purest carbon steels. Shirogami is made from iron sand (Japanese: satetsu), which is also mined in Japan. This material has been used for centuries to make sword blades.
Shirogami is more difficult to work with than Aogami or other carbon steels. The blacksmith only has a very small temperature window for hardening. Therefore, experienced and skilled hands are needed to forge the steel without making any mistakes. Steel that cools too quickly will cause cracks in the blade.
This knife was forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka.
- HRC: 62-63
- Steel: Shirogami #2 (White Carbon), not stainless
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Length: approx. 225mm
- Thickness of blade back above heel: approx. 3.5 mm
- Heel height: approx. 111 mm
- Weight: approx. 530 g
- Shape: Chinese Cleaver, Chuka Bocho
- Blade type: 50/50
- Finish: Migaki
- Handle material: rosewood
- Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
- Brand: Sakai Kikumori
- Series: Gokujyo
- Origin: Sakai (Japan)
The weight and length information are the dimensions of a randomly selected knife from this series. However, these may vary as each knife is a handmade product.
This knife has a hard carbon steel core with an iron coating for added durability. The entire blade will develop a patina over time, particularly when used with acidic foods. Special attention is required to prevent rusting.
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