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White steel 1 Steel
Shirogami #1(White paper one) is a Japanese high carbon unalloyed steel manufactured by Hitachi Metals Corporation. White paper 1 (Shirogami 1) has a 1.25-1.35% of carbon, similar to Aogami 1, except for chromium and vanadium in composition. The usual Rockwell Hardness of Shirogami #1 is about 62-64 HRC. Most Japanese chefs prefer Shirogami #1 blades for the highest level of cutting edge holding, and sharpness among all Shirogami series from Hitachi.
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This all-hand-forged Shimosanokuni Kogetsu Hon-yaki Gyuto knife was made by Goko Hamono (Yoshito Yamakawa) from Kashiwa City in Chiba Prefecture. Shimosanokuni Kogetsu series is the highest grade series among all Goko Hamono's knives. 240mm long blade made from HITACHI White Steel 1(Shirogami#1), heat-treated (Honyaki) up to 62-63 HRC. Round shape handle made from natural Rosewood.
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This all-hand-forged Shimosanokuni Kogetsu Hon-yaki Gyuto knife was made by Goko Hamono (Yoshito Yamakawa) from Kashiwa City in Chiba Prefecture. Shimosanokuni Kogetsu series is the highest grade series among all Goko Hamono's knives. 210mm long blade made from HITACHI White Steel 1(Shirogami#1), heat-treated (Honyaki) up to 62-63 HRC. Round shape handle made from natural Rosewood.
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