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Hitachi White #1 Paper Steel

White Steel No.1 is made by further refining White Steel No.2 and adding more Carbon. The extra Carbon allows it to achieve a slightly higher HRC than White Steel No.2, but also makes it a bit more brittle. White No.1 is very popular with professional chefs who make traditional Japanese cuisine because it can be sharpened to an exceedingly fine edge, has very good edge retention and is easy . . . Continue

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Angled view of the Nigara SG-STRIX Ko Santoku 150 mm highlighting the polished edge, tsuchime hammered finish, Damascus pattern and custom carbon fiber wa handle.Nigara SG-STRIX Ko Santoku 150 mm chef knife with custom carbon fiber and gold fleck wa handle, full profile showing the hammered Damascus blade and elegant Japanese craftsmanship.

Hitachi White #1 Paper Steel

White Steel No.1 is made by further refining White Steel No.2 and adding more Carbon. The extra Carbon allows it to achieve a slightly higher HRC than White Steel No.2, but also makes it a bit more brittle. White No.1 is very popular with professional chefs who make traditional Japanese cuisine because it can be sharpened to an exceedingly fine edge, has very good edge retention and is easy to re-sharpen.

C 1.25-1.35%