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Yoshihiro nashiji ginsan 165mm santoku

Yoshihiro nashiji ginsan 165mm santoku

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Yoshihiro is a brand by Yamawaki Cutlery Mfg. Co. Ltd.---one of the biggest knifemakers in Sakai, Japan. The cutlery ("hamono") was established in 1945 and has been providing high-quality knives for home and professional use.

Some of the well-known blacksmiths working with them are Genkai Masakuni, Kenji Togashi, and Yoshikazu Ikeda.

Yamawaki hamono is a certified "Sakai Wazashu". It is a certification by the Sakai Chamber of Commerce and Industry granted to excellent Sakai companies that preserve traditional techniques. There are only four hamono in Sakai with this certification.

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Brand/ maker: Yoshihiro
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: santoku
Finish: nashiji
(with magnolia saya and ebony pin)

Construction type: sanmai 
Steel category: stainless
Core steel: Hitachi Ginsan (Silver#3)

Total length: 314mm
Blade length: 166mm
Blade height at heel: 47.2mm
Spine thickness at handle: 1.9mm
Spine thickness at heel: 1.8mm
Spine thickness at middle: 1.7mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 141g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut
Hand orientation: ambidextrous

Reminder: Proper maintenance ensures the excellence of Japanese knives, like this Yoshihiro nashiji ginsan 165mm santoku knife. Visit our guide for maintaining its superb quality.

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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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