Utility Knife (Petty) - 4-3/4 in. (120mm) - Shirogami Carbon

Product Description for Utility Knife (Petty) - 4-3/4 in. (120mm) - Shirogami Carbon

Maker: Hatsukokoro - Shirahama (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $129.95 Saving: $70.05
Item num: 107588
Blade length: 5.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.30 in.
Total length: 9.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.88 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.8 oz.
Blade: Shirogami 2 (White2) carbon steel surrounded by satin finished mild steel (Hrc 60-61)
Bolster: Buffalo horn
Handle: Octagonal wenge wood
Description: A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.
Shirahama chef's knives are hand forged by craftsmen in Sakai, Japan. The shirogami 2 carbon steel core (hagane) is surrounded by layers of mild steel. At 60-61 Hrc, shirogami offers a keen, long lasting edge that is a little more forgiving and easier to sharpen. Because both the core and surrounding layers are reactive, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust. Simply wash and dry the knife, then spray with just a little camellia oil. After lightly wiping it off, the micro-thin layer of oil helps protect the carbon steel. The blade features a satin (migaki) finish. The ambidextrous shinogi grind provides effortless food release while chopping and slicing. The distal tapered blade (beginning with a thick spine where the blade comes out of the handle and becoming progressively thinner as it approaches the detail-oriented tip.
The octagonal "Wa" style handle is ambidextrous. Natural wenge wood (Millettia laurentii) is combined with a buffalo horn ferrule. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.
Shirahama by Hatsukokoro chef's knives are a great choice for the cook who is looking for an economical carbon steel knife that is easy to work with and maintain.


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