Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Old Stock

Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Old StockThis Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji K tip Yanagiba is a 270mm single bevel sashimi knife forged from Blue 2 carbon steel, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. The Kiritsuke variant features a flatter profile and defined tip that enhances slicing capability while enabling fine cutting work with the front section of the blade. Forged and sharpened by Yoshihiro Yauji, a Takefu Knife Village member and student of Hideo

The deep black tone and fine

This line offers an alternative to polished yanagiba at a lower price

Measurement: 375 x 34mm

The distinctive western handle is crafted from stag bone and includes a bolster

to flatten the stone

This 347g knife features a thick spine measuring 8

making it a benchmark carbon steel for users prioritising sharpening response and cutting performance in a smaller utility format

though it is relatively hard to sharpen due to its high hardness and wear-resistant composition

Aogami #1 measures 61-64 HRC and contains high carbon and tungsten content for edge retention and toughness while remaining responsive to sharpening

a small zipped accessory pouch can hold small tools like fish bone tweezers

It is commonly agreed that forging process doesn't do much good to the powdered steel

Seki City gains a high reputation both home and abroad