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The Legend of Shirogami #1: Authentic TERUYASU FUJIWARA (藤原照康) 180mm (7.1\") \"MABOROSHI NO MEITO\" (幻の名刀) Hand-Forged Gyuto — Stainless-Clad White Paper Steel #1 (64-65 HRC) with Signature Finger Notch (Made in Tokyo, Japan)
Presenting one of the most celebrated, fiercely sought-after knives in the entire world of artisanal Japanese cutlery: an authentic \"MABOROSHI NO MEITO\" (幻の名刀 / The Mythical Masterpiece) 180mm Gyuto handcrafted by the legendary Master TERUYASU FUJIWARA (藤原照康 / Tokyo, Japan).
In international chef communities and knife connoisseur forums (such as KKF and r/chefknives), Teruyasu Fujiwara enjoys an undisputed cult status. Carrying forward a samurai swordsmith lineage established in 1870 (Meiji 3), Master Fujiwara is renowned worldwide as the supreme master of carbon steel heat ANATOMY OF A CULT The Supreme Core: HITACHI SHIROGAMI #1 (白紙1号 64-65 HRC)- The Purest Carbon Steel: Forged from White Paper Steel #1, which contains virtually zero impurities and a very high carbon ratio.- Extreme Heat-Treatment: Quenched and tempered by Master Fujiwara to an astonishing 64 to 65 HRC. This creates an edge with a terrifying, silky \"laser\" bite that effortlessly glides through crisp produce, delicate tomatoes, and proteins without cell bruising.
2. Practical Stainless Cladding with Tsuchime Hammering (ステンレス割込 槌目)- Low Maintenance Architecture: The reactive White #1 core is forge-welded between two outer layers of protective stainless steel. This minimizes oxidation, making the knife far more practical for fast-paced commercial kitchens.- Hand-Hammered Tsuchime Finish: The textured indentations on the upper blade create natural air pockets that prevent sliced potatoes, cucumbers, and meats from vacuum-sticking to the steel.
3. The Iconic Signature: Patented Ergonomic FINGER NOTCH (指止め)- The Mark of Fujiwara: Master Fujiwara\'s globally recognized trademark—an ergonomic half-moon notch sculpted directly into the blade\'s choil just below the bolster.- Pinch-Grip Perfection: Allows the chef\'s index finger to nestle securely into the blade itself, shifting the center of balance directly into the hand for fatigue-free precision and total directional control.
4. Western Commercial Ergonomics:- Seamless Welded Bolster (共ツバ): Forged stainless steel bolster welded seamlessly to the blade, eliminating food traps and moisture ingress.- Full-Tang Pakkawood Handle: Solid high-density black composite scales anchored with three stainless compression rivets, seated perfectly flush with zero CHEF-READY WORKING Maker Hallmarks: Crisply hand-chiseled on the blade face with \"藤原照康作\" (Crafted by Teruyasu Fujiwara).- Cladding Line: Displays a gorgeous, organic hamon-like wavy lamination line where the high-hardness core steel emerges from the stainless cladding.- Maintained Condition: Cleaned, sharpened, and protected with traditional Japanese camellia (Tsubaki) oil; sound cutting edge ready for immediate SPECIFICATIONS & Blacksmith Atelier: Teruyasu Fujiwara Cutlery Craft (Tokyo, Japan)- Model: \"Maboroshi no Meito\" (幻の名刀)- Knife Type: Western-Style Gyuto Chef Knife- Blade Length: 180 mm (7.1 Inches) / Overall Length: Approx. 305 mm (12.0 Inches)- Core Steel: Hitachi Shirogami (White Paper Steel) #1 (64-65 HRC)- Cladding: Protective Stainless Steel (San-Mai Construction)- Blade Finish: Hand-Hammered Tsuchime- Handle: Full-Tang Black Pakkawood with Welded Stainless Bolster & Signature Finger Notch- Geometry: Universal Double Bevel (Amofferextrous Factory Slicing Grind)- Origin: 100% Handcrafted in PACKAGING & ARMORED WORLDWIDE prized collector\'s blade will be fitted with heavy-duty blade edge armor, wrapped in moisture-resistant rust-preventive paper, cocooned within thick shock-absorbing bubble wrap, and shipped inside a reinforced industrial corrugated export container to guarantee 100% flawless transit worldwide with full online tracking and insurance.
An extraordinary and rare opportunity for executive chefs, collectors, and Japanese steel purists to skip the months-long factory waiting lists and acquire an authentic Teruyasu Fujiwara \"Maboroshi\" Gyuto in prime working condition.
