White #2, or Hitachi Shirogami #2, is one of the purest carbon steels made in Japan. A very clean alloy with minimal additives, it takes an exceptionally fine edge and sharpens more easily than almost any other kitchen knife steel. At 62 HRC, the edge is sharp and responsive on water stones. The Kohetsu White #2 line pairs that steel with soft iron cladding and a kurouchi (black forge) finish - giving the blade a rustic, hand-forged character that is quite different from the polished nashiji finish of the Blue #2 Nashiji line. Made in Sanjo City, Japan, exclusively for CKTG.
The bunka combines the versatility of a santoku with a reverse tanto tip for precision detail work a flat-tipped blade cannot handle cleanly. It is nimble and light at 4.0oz - one of the lighter knives in the Kohetsu lineup. White #2 at 62 HRC takes a very fine edge and sharpens with ease on quality water stones. The soft iron cladding with kurouchi finish will develop a mottled, iron-rich patina over time - a natural characteristic of this construction that many cooks find adds to the knife's character. The even, double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer calls it awesome - arrived fast and sharp. A second reviewer notes she personally prefers the Kohetsu Blue #2 line - a fair comparison since the Blue #2 Nashiji uses stainless cladding, which requires less reactive surface care than the soft iron cladding here.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel, and soft iron cladding is also reactive - both the edge and the cladding will patina naturally with use. The kurouchi (black forge) finish on the cladding helps protect the flanks, and the patina that develops adds further protection over time. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the blade. Hand wash only; never put it in the dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones - White #2 at 62 HRC is one of the easiest carbon steels to sharpen and takes an exceptionally fine edge. Strop regularly between sharpenings.Brand: Kohetsu
CKTG Exclusive - Available Only at CKTG
Location: Sanjo City, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami #2) Carbon Steel
Cladding: Soft Iron
HRC: 62
Finish: Kurouchi (Black Forge)
Edge Grind: Even (50/50), Double Bevel
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Weight: 4.0 oz (114 g)
Blade Length: 173 mm
Total Length: 314 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4 mm
Blade Height: 46 mm
The bunka combines the versatility of a santoku with a reverse tanto tip for precision detail work a flat-tipped blade cannot handle cleanly. It is nimble and light at 4.0oz - one of the lighter knives in the Kohetsu lineup. White #2 at 62 HRC takes a very fine edge and sharpens with ease on quality water stones. The soft iron cladding with kurouchi finish will develop a mottled, iron-rich patina over time - a natural characteristic of this construction that many cooks find adds to the knife's character. The even, double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer calls it awesome - arrived fast and sharp. A second reviewer notes she personally prefers the Kohetsu Blue #2 line - a fair comparison since the Blue #2 Nashiji uses stainless cladding, which requires less reactive surface care than the soft iron cladding here.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel, and soft iron cladding is also reactive - both the edge and the cladding will patina naturally with use. The kurouchi (black forge) finish on the cladding helps protect the flanks, and the patina that develops adds further protection over time. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the blade. Hand wash only; never put it in the dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones - White #2 at 62 HRC is one of the easiest carbon steels to sharpen and takes an exceptionally fine edge. Strop regularly between sharpenings.
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