Shirogami White Paper steel knives

Shirogami is a high-carbon steel produced by Hitachi Metals Corporation. Literally translated, "shiro gami" means "white paper". The steel gets its name from the color of the wrapper in which the manufacturer wraps it. Shirogami is one of the best steel for Japanese kitchen knives making. Shirogami knives are not corrosion resistant. It is not allowed to wash Japanese knives made of Shirogami White paper steel in a dishwasher.

Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Tokujo Usuba 3063 32cm
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Kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Tokujo Usuba 18cm 3063
Japanese kitchen knife Sakai Takayuki Tokujo Usuba with 18cm blade. Knives of this series are hand forged and mirror polished. Handle of the knife is made of traditional magnolia. Blade made of Shirogami 2 steel and have perfect kasumi line. Usuba knives are used for vegetable preparation. The knife is not dishwasher safe
€299.00

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Japanese kitchen knife Teruyasu Fujiwara Petty TF-2104 15cm
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Kitchen knife Teruyasu Fujiwara Petty 15cm TF-2104
This Japanese petty kitchen knife by Teruyasu Fujiwara is suitable for precision and small kitchen tasks. The 150 mm long blade is crafted from Shirogami #1 (White Steel), a high-carbon steel renowned for its exceptional quality. The core is encased in black-coated stainless steel sheaths. The traditional Japanese wa-type handle is crafted from natural magnolia wood and complemented by a buffalo horn bolster. This combination of materials ensures lightness, excellent balance, and emphasizes the classic style of Japanese kitchen knives. It is important to remember that Japanese knives have a thin and hard core, so they are not intended for use with frozen or other extremely hard foods. The knife is not dishwasher safe.
€339.00

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Shirogami, stainless clad KT-614 17cm
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Bunka Kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Shirogami, stainless clad 17cm KT-614
This bunka knife, produced by Matsubara Hamono (Tanaka Kama Industry), exemplifies Japanese kitchen craftsmanship. The bunka is a small, all-purpose knife with a sharp tip, ideal for a wide range of tasks. Its 17-centimeter blade is forged from Shirogami (White Paper) steel, known for its high carbon content. For protection and aesthetics, the blade is framed with blackened stainless steel sheaths. The ergonomic octagonal "wa" handle is crafted from fine walnut. It should be noted that this knife is not dishwasher safe. High-carbon Shirogami steel requires careful care: hand wash and dry thoroughly immediately after each use. For optimal blade care, we recommend using camellia oil.
€239.00

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Kenshiro Hatono Shirogami KH-1109 21cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Kenshiro Hatono Shirogami 21cm KH-1109
The Kenshiro Hatono Japanese Gyuto chef's knife is an authentic example of traditional craftsmanship, handcrafted by master craftsman Kenshiro Hatono. The 210 mm blade features a core of high-carbon Shirogami #1 (White Steel) steel—one of the purest and most prized steels in Japan. Renowned for its exceptional sharpness, ease of sharpening, and ability to form an extremely fine cutting edge, the core is protected on both sides by stainless steel sheaths, making it easy to maintain and enhancing the knife's practicality for everyday use. The blade's surface is finished in the traditional nashiji style—a matte, slightly rough texture that emphasizes the authenticity of the piece and reduces food sticking during cutting. The Japanese wa-type handle is crafted from light maple wood and complemented by a walnut bolster, creating an elegant contrast of materials and a pleasant balance in the hand. This handle ensures a confident grip and comfort, even during extended work. Like all high-quality Japanese knives, the Kenshiro Hatono Gyuto requires careful handling. It is not dishwasher safe; it is recommended to hand wash and dry thoroughly after each use. The knife comes in a branded box, making it an excellent choice for both personal use and as a gift for someone who appreciates authentic Japanese kitchen knives.
€268.00

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami Petty IW-1180 9cm
Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami Petty 9cm IW-1180
Ittetsu Petty knife with 90 mm blade is an essential for professionals and home cook alike. They are extremely versatile knives and are designed to take on those small random tasks that come up throughout the day at home or in professional kitchen. This Ittetsu petty knife is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€105.00

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Kiritsuke Japanese kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka CN4216 24cm
Kiritsuke Kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 24cm CN4216
Kiritsuke knife 24 sm. Handmade by Mr. Hideo Kitaoka. Damascus blade - 11 layers of Shirogami steel. (White steel), magnolia-wood handle. Blade is sharpened on one side.
€293.51

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 11 Layered Shirogami CN1203 16.5cm
Deba Kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 11 Layered Shirogami 16.5cm CN1203
Custom Deba knife 165 mm. Handmade by Mr. Hideo Kitaoka. Shirogami steel, 11 layers. Blade is sharpened on one side. Handle made from Japanese magnolia wood, which has good water resistance and smooth surface. Deba is traditionally used to clean and fillet whole fish, but it is also commonly used for breaking down and dressing poultry and meats with small bones. Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€230.00

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 2 IJF-11107 16.5cm
Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 16.5cm IJF-11107
The japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Deba IJF-11107 with 165 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is single bevel. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€135.00

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Usuba Shirogami 2 IJF-11140 16.5cm
Kitchen knife Ittetsu Usuba Forge-welded 16.5cm IJF-11140
Designed specifically for cutting vegetables the Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Usuba IJS-1114O with 165 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. As another tool in the kitchen, the Usuba knife can become invaluable when preparing traditional Japanese cuisine. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€140.68

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 11 Shirogami Layers
Deba Kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 11 Shirogami Layers 21cm CN-4205
Deba fish knife by Mr. Hideo Kitaoka with the blade made of 11 layers of a great Shirogami carbon steel. This 0,5 kg heavy deba knife has 21 cm blade. Handle made of a natural rosenwood. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€322.86

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Japanese kitchen knife Goko Hamono Shirogam
Kitchen knife Goko Hamono Shirogami S/S Clad Honesuki 15cm GHO-010
Honesuki 15 cm made by Gokoo Hamono. Honesukis are boning knives specifically designed for parting out poultry. Walnut handle. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€241.89

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Japanese kitchen knife Gyuto Ittetsu Tall Shirogami IW-11844 21cm
Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu Tall Shirogami 21cm IW-11844
Tall gyuto chef knife with a wide 60x210 mm blade. Weight 440 g. This kitchen knife is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€187.24

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Japanese kitchen knife Bunka Ittetsu Tall Shirogami IW-11843 21cm
Bunka Kitchen knife Ittetsu Tall Shirogami 21cm IW-11843
Tall bunka knife with a wide 60x210 mm blade. Weight 450 g. This kitchen knife is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€227.72

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Japanese kitchen knife Bunka Ittetsu Tall Shirogami IW-11842 18cm
Bunka Kitchen knife Ittetsu Tall Shirogami 18cm IW-11842
Tall bunka knife with a wide 57x180 mm blade. Weight 400 g. This kitchen knife is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€187.24

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Usuba Shirogami 2 IJF-15141 18cm
Kitchen knife Ittetsu Usuba Shirogami 2 18cm IJF-15141
 Usuba knife with 180 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. Weight is 400 g. Usuba is a traditional Japanese knife for slicing vegetables. Unlike nakiri, usuba is a single-beveled knife. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€197.36

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Usuba Shirogami 2 IJF-15140 16.5cm
Kitchen knife Ittetsu Usuba Shirogami 2 16.5cm IJF-15140
Ittetsu Usuba knife with a blade length of 165 mm. Usuba is a knife with single-sided sharpening, designed for slicing and shredding vegetables. The blade is made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The weight of the knife is 310 g. The oval wa handle is made of magnolia wood. Carbon steel is subject to corrosion, so the knife must be kept dry and clean. Only hand washing in warm water with mandatory wiping dry is allowed. Ittetsu knives are handcrafted in the city of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
€187.24

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Japanese kitchen knife Yanagiba Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 IJF-15122 18cm
Yanagiba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 18cm IJF-15122
 This Yanagiba knife by Ittetsu has 180 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. Weight is 310 g. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood.  Yanagiba knives are primarily used to slice boneless fish fillets for Sashimi and Sushi dishes. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€156.88

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Japanese kitchen knife Deba Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 IJF-15112 24cm
Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 24cm IJF-15112
Large Deba knife by Ittetsu has 240 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel.  Weight is 700 g. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood.  Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€354.23

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Japanese kitchen knife Deba Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 for left-handed IJF-15108L 18cm
Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 for left-handed 18cm IJF-15108L
 This Deba knife is made for left-handed. Knife has 180 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood.  Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€245.00

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 for left-handed IJF-11108L 18cm
Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 for left-handed 18cm IJF-11108L
 Ittetsu Deba knife IJF-11108L with 180 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is single bevel and this model is made for left-handed. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€202.42

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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 IJF-15125 27cm
Yanagiba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 27cm IJF-15125
 This Yanagiba knife by Ittetsu has 270 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood.  Yanagiba knives are primarily used to slice boneless fish fillets for Sashimi and Sushi dishes. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€232.78

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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 IJF-15124 24cm
Yanagiba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 24cm IJF-15124
 Yanagiba knife by Ittetsu has 240 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. Yanagiba knives are primarily used to slice boneless fish fillets for Sashimi and Sushi dishes. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood.  Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€171.04

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 IJF-15108 18cm
Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 18cm IJF-15108
 This Deba knife by Ittetsu has 180 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood.  Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€171.04

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 IJF-15107 16.5cm
Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 16.5cm IJF-15107
 Ittetsu Deba knife with 165 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood.  Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€150.80

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