{"product_id":"tojiro-atelier-santoku-shirogami-2-kuro-uchi-140mm","title":"Tojiro Atelier Santoku Shirogami #2 Kuro-uchi 140mm (5.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOJIRO Atelier Santoku Shirogami #2 Kuro-uchi 140mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, high-performance all-purpose knife from TOJIRO's premium Atelier line. Its hand-forged Shirogami #2 core delivers exceptional sharpness and easy sharpening, while the soft iron, dark kuro-uchi finish give the blade a distinctly traditional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 140mm, it is especially well suited to precise everyday prep in smaller kitchens, comfortably handling vegetables, boneless meat and fish. The lightweight magnolia wa-handle with buffalo horn ferrule keeps the knife agile and well balanced, though the reactive carbon-steel blade requires regular care and immediate drying after use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/santoku-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most versatile and efficient blade shapes in the kitchen, perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, fish, and vegetables. Its wide blade makes it easy to scoop and transfer ingredients, while the relatively flat edge excels at straight-down chopping and push-cutting on the cutting board. The slightly curved belly allows for gentle rocking, and the rounded tip adds precision for more delicate prep work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a traditional high-carbon steel. Due to its high carbon content, it can reach a hardness of over 60 HRC, which means that blades forged from it will have excellent edge retention. It is renowned for its exceptional sharpness, durability, and ability to hold a keen edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust keep in mind that this blade is a bit more delicate. So, make sure to follow some basic care and maintenance tips for Japanese knives when you're using it. Taking good care of it will keep it in top shape for a long time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003elaminated with soft iron\u003c\/a\u003e, which is iron with only a small amount of carbon added to it. Laminating the blade with a layer of softer material improves its structural integrity, as the knife’s core is made of hard—and therefore brittle—high-carbon Shirogami #2 steel that is prone to breakage on its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‼️ Keep in mind that the soft-iron cladding is reactive as well. This means that both the exposed Shirogami #2 core and the cladding can develop patina or rust. Wash and dry the entire blade immediately after use, and apply a thin layer of protective oil when storing it for longer periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE GEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Blade geometry\"\u003eblade edge is sharpened to \u003cstrong\u003e50\/50 angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kuro-uchi finish \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(see article \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Construction: Blade Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for more)\u003c\/span\u003e, the untreated upper part of the blade has an already-developed dark patina that protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis knife is fitted with a traditional Japanese Wa handle, crafted from magnolia wood and finished with a buffalo horn ferrule. Its octagonal shape provides a comfortable, balanced grip for both left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOJIRO is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers, with headquarters in Niigata. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. TOJIRO's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes TOJIRO's knives a must-have in any kitchen. The company is divided into two sections: TOJIRO Factory and more recent TOJIRO ATELIER, the latter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dedicated to producing elaborate custom-made knives. Visitors are welcome to visit both spaces and experience the knife manufacturing process (with all its sounds and smells) firsthand by observing the workflow from a raised catwalk. For more info on TOJIRO and it's master blacksmith \u003cstrong\u003eTomoo Matsumura\u003c\/strong\u003e check the video above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a72oM2wiWHo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54438370967898,"sku":"010108282048","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/TojiroAtelierSantokuShirogami_2Kuro-uchi140mm_010108282048--2.jpg?v=1784289839","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/tojiro-atelier-santoku-shirogami-2-kuro-uchi-140mm","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}