Kaishin Blue Steel #2 Hontanren Kiritsuke Yanagiba knife

Description

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

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.