Kaishin Akatsuki Blue Steel #2 Mirror finished surface Kiritsuke-Yanagiba knife with Saya Cover

Description

Specifications
Style: Kiritsuke-Yanagiba
HRc: 63-64
Bevel: Single-edged
Steel Type: Blue Steel #2 mirror finished surface
Handle: Magnolia Wood Octagonal handle
Bolster Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Saya cover: Magnolia Wood

Kaishin Akatsuki series are Hontanren Blue steel #2 mirror finished surface and Saya set.  That is popular among Sushi chef around the world.

Yanagiba
The Yanagiba is a long slicing knife that was designed to slice thin slices of fish for sushi and sashimi. The length and shape of the blade allows it to slice through an ingredient in long uninterrupted strokes, preserving the ingredient’s freshness and integrity.