Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 270mm

Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 270mmThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 270mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this blade features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with a soft iron damascus clad and an etched surface finish. The 270mm length suits precise slicing tasks, while the reactive nimai construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. Aogami

The simplest way to describe: the Gouken Arata is the slime version of a (improved) Chosera that is same surface size but thinner (15mm)

featuring the icoinc Yoshikane SKD nashiji line

This is the choice for those looking for the absoute best steel for edge retention

So a few years ago

measuring 46mm in heel height with a spine thickness of 3

Aogami Super steel contains tungsten

Superior Sharpening: Achieve razor-sharp edges with efficiency

Binchotan (備長炭)

which is harder than the normal White 2

this knife presents specific physical dimensions for users evaluating balance and clearance

The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip

The VG10 stainless steel achieves 59-61 HRC and offers high stain resistance alongside good edge retention