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Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
  • Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm
Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm

Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami 2 Petty 135mm

7,199.00 ฿

鋼芯 Core Steel: 白二鋼 Shirogami 2
硬度 Hardness: ~HRC62
結構 Structure: 三枚合 Sanmai
夾鋼層 Cladding: 不鏽鋼 Stainless
總長 Full Length: ~269mm
刃長 Blade Length: ~136mm
刃高 Heel Height: ~28mm
背厚 Spine Thickness: ~3.5mm (at heel) ~1.1mm (1cm from tip)
重量 Weight: ~103g
手柄 Handle: 白水牛黑檀八角柄 Octagonal Ebony w/ White Horn

Toshihiro Wakui is a master bladesmith hailing from Sanjo, renowned for his exceptional forging technique and attention to detail. Every knife he produces features a pronounced distal taper from heel to tip and spine to edge, ensuring superior geometry. With highly polished spines and choils, his work feels perfectly balanced and incredibly comfortable in hand.

With over 25 years of experience, Toshihiro Wakui’s journey began in his family’s workshop forging crowbars. When automation began to replace the demand for handmade tools, he pivoted his mastery of steel toward kitchen knives. Nineteen years ago, he began an intensive apprenticeship at the renowned Yoshikane Hamono, often working a full shift at the crowbar factory before heading straight to Yoshikane for a second shift. Four years into this rigorous training, he launched his own brand. Today, Wakui-san operates as a solo artisan; his work is so highly sought after that his current backorder exceeds two years.

Steel Info

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel offers strong rust resistance and is relatively easy to maintain, making it ideal for both home kitchens and busy professional environments. However, stainless steel is not completely rust-proof. Exposure to high humidity over extended time can still corrode the steel. After cleaning, please dry the blade immediately and ensure it is completely dry before storage. 

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel generally contains little or no chromium, which makes it less resistant to rust. It is recommended to keep a slightly damp towel handy to wipe the blade regularly during use to maintain cleanliness. Before storage, apply a thin coat of knife oil to help prevent rust. Over time, a natural patina will form, turning the blade grey blue-ish. It actually helps protect the blade from corrosion. 

Nowadays, many carbon steel knives feature stainless steel cladding. In these cases, only the exposed cutting edge and spine require extra attention. However, if the cladding is made of soft iron, the entire knife remains susceptible to rust and should be handled with care.

 The table below provides a simple classification of stainless steel and carbon steel

 

Stainless Steel

Carbon Steel

Hardness <HRC60

440C, MV

SK

AUS-6, AUS-8

 

Hardness HRC60-63

AUS-10

Shirogami (White 1, White 2)

Hyper MV

Aogami (Blue Super, Blue 1, Blue 2)

Cobalt Special, Coreless

 

Swedish Steel

 

Ginsan (Silver 3)

 

VG-1, VG-2, VG-5, VG-7, VG-10, VG XEOS, VG10W

 

ATS-34, ATS-314

 

SLD*, SKD-12*

 

SG-2, SRS-13

 

Hardness >HRC63

SPG STRIX

Chromax

ZDP189

HAP40

*These steels contain slightly less chromium and are often referred to as semi-stainless, yet still offer good corrosion resistance.

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