Forging a Shirogami Gyuto

Starting my gyuto builds from a chunk of Shirogami steel, or Hitachi White, from New Jersey Steel Baron. Spoiler alert, I've never had a blade sharper than this one. This steel is pretty much every bit of the hype it gets. I hope you enjoy! Vevor Anvil: https://www.vevor.com/cast-steel-anvil-c_10827/vevor-blacksmith-anvil-steel-round-horn-anvil-132lb-60kg-2-holes-for-metal-work-p_010219265153?lang=en&currency=usd&utm_source=inhouse&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=12075011&shortkey=20240509hrKF Links to equipment I commonly use in the shop: Heavy Duty Momentary Power Foot Switch https://amzn.to/3rChd66 Wen brand Momentary Power Foot Switch https://amzn.to/3uYFxBA Harbor Freight Maintained Power Foot Switch https://www.harborfreight.com/power-maintained-foot-switch-96618.html Harbor Freight Momentary Power Foot Switch https://www.harborfreight.com/momentary-power-foot-switch-96619.html EVISWIY 30 Bulb/6 Watt with Diffuser (My Choice) https://amzn.to/3jDOnOp Harmiey 36 Bulb/8 Watt https://amzn.to/3jUy5Bb Jen-Ken Vertical Airbath 21: https://knifekilns.com/product/vertical-air-bath-21/r/Hathenbrucksteelworks/ This is an independent review—these were not gifted or sponsored. The links above contains an affiliate link of some items I use—if you click it and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which helps me continue to churn out helpful (I hope!) content.* Questions? I am ready to help—comment below and I'll respond as soon as I can. While I have you here, please like and subscribe! Website: https://www.hathenbrucksteelworks.com/ Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/hathenbrucksteelworks/?hl=en Like me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/hathenbrucksteelworks?utm_source=Facebook Stabilized (by me) wood blocks on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hathenbruckshop/