Yoshizawa

Artisan spécialisé dans les aciers durs, les finitions haute précision et l’affûtage de maître

Kawagoe, Saitama

Norifumi Yoshizawa est un artisan de Kawagoe, dans la préfecture de Saitama, spécialisé dans le forgeage manuel traditionnel de style Tosa. Il réalise lui-même l’ensemble du processus de fabrication, du soudage par forgeage jusqu’à l’affûtage.

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“True sharpness comes not from force, but from discipline and quiet hands.”

Why is White Steel #2 a good choice?

Shirogami #2 has minimal impurities and a very fine grain structure, so it is ideal for fine cutting tools such as Japanese traditional-style knives. Despite being a ‘simple’ carbon steel, Shirogami No.2 has very good edge retention and it is also very easy to re-sharpen. Recommended for first-time users of Japanese traditional-style knives.

What is White Steel # 2 made of?

Shirogami #2, also known as White Steel #2, is one of the most widely used high-carbon steels, especially in the crafting of traditional handmade Japanese kitchen knives. Its composition is nearly identical to that of Shirogami #1, with the main difference being a slightly lower carbon content, ranging from 1.0% to 1.2%.

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