{"product_id":"hitohira-tanaka-ren-white-2-gyuto-240mm-ho-wood-handle","title":"Hitohira Tanaka Ren White #2 Gyuto 240mm Ho Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand forged by master blacksmith Tanaka and subsequently honed by a young talented grinder named Ren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRen is still considered to be an apprentice and his work is therefore sold extraordinarily cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRen’s Sharpening however, is incredibly delicious and you therefore have the opportunity to acquire a world-class knife at a super price. At the same time, you are helping to support Ren's development through his apprenticeship, which we would also like to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe exceptionally good price will therefore not last either, so buy yours while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe core of the knife is in Shirogami 2 (White#2), distinguished by its purity and thereby ability to be sharpened extremely sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to the purity of the steel, a relatively quick patination with use must also be expected. The beautiful blue patina gives the knife charm and character, but it also forms a protective film against further oxidation of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is recommended that the knife be dried directly after use and the dishwasher is of course a no-go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe steel is hard and it is therefore not recommended to cut hard objects such as cartilage, bones and frozen goods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile: Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 240mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026 Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length: 388mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge Length: 235mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle two Tip Length: 245mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height: 52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 2.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 144mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 168g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpener: Ren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47575981818203,"sku":"AAA-112W2-05-FA240","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3539\/5817\/products\/hitohira-tanaka-ren-white-2-gyuto-240mm-ho-wood-handle-699313.jpg?v=1774111767","url":"https:\/\/tetogi.com\/products\/hitohira-tanaka-ren-white-2-b98152fa02ce6fb050beb6b08a3a3a858a-240mm-ho-wood-handle","provider":"Tetogi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}