{"product_id":"shotaro-nomura-shirogami-2-yanagiba-210-mm-japanese-knife","title":"Shotaro Nomura Shirogami #2 Yanagiba 210 mm Japanese Knife","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShotaro Nomura is a legend in the Sakai knife making industry. Nomura San is a highly trusted and highly decorated sharpener who is entrusted with finishing a high quantity of Honyaki blades coming out of Sakai. Nomura San works hand in hand with blacksmiths like Yoshikazu Ikeda and Yoshikazu Tanaka, among many.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged by Noboru Morinaga of Morinaga Hamono Seisakusho in Sakai, Japan. Morinaga Hamono is a highly regarded Blacksmith shop in Sakai city who produce many OEM blades which are sharpened by the best sharpeners in Sakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn combination with Nomura sans exceptional grinding and finish work, this is professional grade Yanagiba which will be a dream for sharpen and upkeep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is a D Shaped Ho wood handle with blonde buffalo horn ferrule which rounds out the package beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are extremely rare to come by, especially in the US!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHandmade Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach knife is individually handcrafted, with slight variations in dimensions, finish, markings, and natural handle materials. Minor cosmetic differences that do not affect function are part of its handmade character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and dry immediately; never soak or place in a dishwasher. Use a wooden or soft synthetic cutting board. Avoid bones and frozen foods unless the knife is specifically designed for that purpose, and never twist or pry with the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpen with suitable whetstones; avoid pull-through sharpeners and steel honing rods. Store clean and dry with the edge protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon steel—including exposed edges on stainless-clad knives—naturally develops a patina and can rust if left damp. Wipe clean and dry frequently during use, and apply a light coating of food-safe oil for extended storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffith Shaving Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67928648319070,"sku":"K006","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/2905\/files\/DSC01895.jpg?v=1793838796","url":"https:\/\/www.griffithshavinggoods.com\/de\/products\/shotaro-nomura-shirogami-2-yanagiba-210-mm-japanese-knife","provider":"Griffith Shaving Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}