{"product_id":"ohishi-shirogami-gyuto-knife-180mm-suminagashi","title":"Ohishi Shirogami Gyuto Knife 180mm Suminagashi","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gyuto is Japan's answer to the Western chef's knife and one of the most versatile knife shapes in the kitchen. Designed for a broad range of everyday preparation, it's equally at home chopping vegetables, slicing meat and preparing fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 180mm, this is a compact take on the traditional Gyuto, offering the versatility of a chef's knife in a slightly shorter, more manageable size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Shape \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a Suminagashi finish, named after the traditional Japanese art of floating ink on water. The layered pattern creates flowing, wave-like lines across the blade, giving each knife its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is finished with a Zelkova wood handle. Zelkova, known as Keyaki in Japan, is a hardwood valued for its attractive grain and durability. The traditional octagonal shape provides a comfortable, secure grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Ohishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ohishi name has a lovely connection to both food and place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOishii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Japanese word for “delicious”, while Ohishi is also the name of a small village near Mount Fuji where the business began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand was created around a simple idea: making thoughtfully designed, finely tuned kitchen knives to help people make delicious food — “oishii” meals made with Ohishi knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade uses Shirogami, also known as White Steel, a traditional Japanese high-carbon steel known for its purity and ability to take an exceptionally fine, sharp edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirogami has a relatively simple composition, with very few additional alloying elements. This allows it to take a highly refined cutting edge and makes it particularly popular among Japanese knife makers and sharpeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Suminagashi finish provides a distinctive layered appearance, combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with the cutting performance of Shirogami steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirogami is a reactive carbon steel and requires more care than a stainless knife. The exposed carbon steel will naturally develop a patina with use and can rust if left wet or dirty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways hand wash and dry the knife immediately after use, particularly after cutting acidic ingredients. Never put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other very hard ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade shape – Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker – Ohishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel – Shirogami \/ White Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length – 180mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade finish – Suminagashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle – Zelkova Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in – Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Japanese knives, slight variations in finish and appearance may occur from knife to knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be aged 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification is required when purchasing knives from Community Cutlery, and age and identity checks may also be required on delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ohishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56375186456961,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/ohishi-shirogami-gyuto-knife-180mm-suminagashi-3237761.jpg?v=1792537534","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/ohishi-shirogami-gyuto-knife-180mm-suminagashi","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}