Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Old Stock

Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Old StockThis Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji 330mm K tip Yanagiba is a single bevel sashimi knife featuring Blue 2 carbon steel and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Forged and sharpened by Yoshihiro Yauji, a Takefu Knife Village member and student of Hideo Kitaoka, this blade measures 317mm in edge length with a spine thickness of 3. 2mm at the heel tapering to 0. 8mm at the tip. The K tip profile

a fourth-generation blacksmith from Takefu Village in Echizen

it pairs with an octagonal African Ebony handle featuring a centre square mosaic pin and subtle taper for comfortable grip during extended single-bevel slicing tasks

The blade is hand sharpened by Nishimura san back in Sakai using natural stone

If one needs a two stone setup

This sanmai stainless construction requires standard care and is noted as relatively hard to sharpen

SG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy construction

Metal bolster is very hygienic and prevents stain and dirt from being accumulated between blade and handle

This reactive material requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion

3mm at the heel and tapers to 0

Sukenari has a very long history making single bevel knives for famous knife brands like Masamoto and Aritsugu

this knife features an SLD steel core manufactured by Hitachi Special Steel with a hardness rating of 62-64 HRC

This gyuto is a testament to Hatsukokoro's refined manufacturing