{"product_id":"aaa-152b2-05-lb180","title":"Hitohira Gorobei Blue #2 Usuba 180mm Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHitohira is our brand new supplier that has been absolutely killing it. The president, Mr. Hokuto Aizawa, has traveled the world in his mid-20s and saw firsthand how Japanese kitchen knives are adored throughout the northern hemisphere and decided to make the products even more accessible. Now, Hitohira brings many new and old favourites back into our shelves with consistency, making our clients even happier. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnives from the Gorobei line sport a beautiful kasumi finish and have a solid price point for hand-forged carbon steel blades. Gorobei the blacksmith works out of Sakai-city with his sharpener Rikichi, the latter of whom was the mentor for another well-respected Sakai sharpener. The Blue #2 steel version offers excellent performance and will hold an edge quite well over time. Thanks to their affordable price, Gorobei knives are great for those looking for their first carbon steel knife or a fun sharpening project to take on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Usuba is a traditional Japanese single-sided blade that is designed mainly for rotary peeling ('katsuramuki' in Japanese) various vegetables. Once peeled into thin sheets, the vegetables can be cut into micro-julienne strips that can serve as a bed for the main ingredients of the dish, such as sashimi slices on a bed of daikon. We recommend an usuba for any professional cooks working in a Japanese style restaurant, looking to perfect the art of katsuramuki and preparing vegetable garnishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Sakai-Osaka\/ Japan \u003cbr\u003eProfile: Usuba \u003cbr\u003eSize: 180mm \u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Carbon Steel \u003cbr\u003eSteel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad \u003cbr\u003eHandle: Ho Wood \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Ferrule D-Shape \u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 313mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 165mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 178mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 44mm \u003cbr\u003eThickness: 3.5mm \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 133mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 177g \u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Right-Handed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527209390273,"sku":"AAA-152B2-05-LB180","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20230629_142449.jpg?v=1787662786","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/aaa-152b2-05-lb180","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}