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Double Edged – High Carbon Steel

This collection gathers our double-edged knives made with high-carbon steel, the traditional Japanese steel for keen edges. High-carbon steels such as White Steel (Shirogami) and Blue Steel (Aogami) take a sharper edge than most stainless steels and are quick to resharpen on a whetstone. Over time they develop a natural patina.

Most knives here are stainless clad: a carbon steel core is sandwiched between stainless outer layers, so only the cutting edge needs extra care. Wipe the blade dry after use and protect it with camellia oil. See also Double Edged Blue Steel and Double Edged White Steel.

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    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Petty Utility Japanese Knife with Camphor Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Petty Utility Japanese Knife with Camphor Handle

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    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty Shitan Handle with Magnolia Saya Cover

    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty Shitan Handle with Magnolia Saya Cover

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    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Paring Japanese Knife with Camphor Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Paring Japanese Knife with Camphor Handle

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    Yoshihiro White Steel #1 Stainless Clad Petty Utility Knife with Rosewood Handle

    Yoshihiro White Steel #1 Stainless Clad Petty Utility Knife with Rosewood Handle

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    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Japanese Utility Knife Shitan Handle

    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Japanese Utility Knife Shitan Handle

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    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

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    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Kaede Handle

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Kaede Handle

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    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Japanese Utility Knife Ebony Handle

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    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Ebony Handle

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    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Santoku Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife (D-Shape Shitan Handle)

    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Santoku Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife (D-Shape Shitan Handle)

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    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Nakiri Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife 6.5" (165mm) D-Shape Shitan Handle

    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Nakiri Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife 6.5" (165mm) D-Shape Shitan Handle

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    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

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    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Utility-Kiritsuke Japanese Knife Shitan Handle - Blade Length: 7"(180mm)

    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Utility-Kiritsuke Japanese Knife Shitan Handle - Blade Length: 7"(180mm)

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    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty Utility Knife Ebony wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty Utility Knife Ebony wood Handle

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    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Utility Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Utility Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Stainless santoku knife with magnolia wood handle, dark bolster, and engraved kanji

    Yoshihiro White Steel #1 Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife with Magnolia Wood Handle

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    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Boning Honesuki Utility Knife (Ebony Handle)

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Boning Honesuki Utility Knife (Ebony Handle)

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    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty-Kiritsuke Utility Knife with Kaede Handle

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty-Kiritsuke Utility Knife with Kaede Handle

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    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty-Kiritsuke Knife Ebony wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty-Kiritsuke Knife Ebony wood Handle

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    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

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    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife with Camphor Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife with Camphor Handle

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  • Nakiri vegetable knife with dark blade and light camphor handle, in wooden saya cover

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Camphor Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Camphor Handle

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    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Kaede Handle

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Kaede Handle

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    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

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