{"product_id":"yoshihide-masuda-shirogami-2-damascus-gyuto-220mm","title":"Yoshihide Masuda shirogami#2 damascus gyuto 220mm (224x48)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshihide Masuda, this 220mm gyuto is a Japanese chef's knife with a Shirogami #2 core and hand-laminated iron clad damascus. The twisted damascus pattern receives a deep etch, giving the blade a texture you can see and feel. Hefty and solid in hand at 270g. Includes a matching ebony saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshihide Masuda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224mm (8.8\") actual cutting edge, 48.6mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShirogami #2 with iron clad damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-etched twisted damascus finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal mono ebony handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes ebony saya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Japanese chef's knife for collectors and serious cooks who appreciate distinctive damascus work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshihide Masuda\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third-generation owner of Masuda Hamono in Sanjo, a workshop established in the late 1940s specializing in kiridashi — traditional single-bevel woodworking and utility tools. He joined the family business in 2017 alongside his father Ken, a designated Traditional Craftsman. In 2024 he expanded into kitchen knives, bringing the workshop's twisted damascus and forge-welding techniques into a new category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/yoshihide-masuda\" title=\"Yoshihide Masuda knives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoshihide Masuda\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanjo, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/gyuto\" title=\"Gyuto knives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus | Deep Etch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/collections\/hitachi-white-2-shirogami-2\" title=\"Shirogami #2 steel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami #2 \/ White #2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Clad Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 377mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (Heel to Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 224mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the handle: 4.1mm\u003cbr\u003eAt the heel: 3.6mm\u003cbr\u003eMidway: 3.0mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 1.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\/Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony saya included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px 24px; margin-top: 16px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor cosmetic differences, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs, are common in handmade knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach knife is handcrafted, so no two are exactly alike. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshihide Masuda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45359796748524,"sku":"YMSDKG240","price":175000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/zahocho-yoshihide-masuda-shirogami-2-damascus-twist-deep-etch-gyuto-240mm-2.webp?v=1719045251","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/yoshihide-masuda-shirogami-2-damascus-gyuto-220mm","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}