Description
Every single process is done by hand.
Experience professional-level precision with the Yanagi Kiritsuke Blue Steel #2 Kasumi 270mm knife. Boasting a exceptional buffalo ebony handle and gleaming blue steel blade, this knife is perfect for any kitchen. Enjoy the perfect weight balance and superior slicing power of a true culinary classic.
The Yanagi is a long slicing knife that was designed to slice thin slices of fish for sushi and sashimi. The beauty of its elegant thin blade is its ability to slice through an ingredient in long uninterrupted strokes, preserving its integrity and freshness. The Yanagi Kiritsuke is slightly heavier with a blade that is wider and a spine that is thicker. The sword tip helps balance the weight of the knife and is recommended for chefs who are interested in a Yanagi but have a smaller working space. Even the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Aogami No.2 (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is made by adding Chromium and Tungsten / Wolfram to Shirogami No.2. This results in increased toughness and the production of hard carbide molecules which improve edge retention. Many knife users have noted that while Aogami No.2 is very similar to Shirogami No.2 in terms of edge sharpness, it has slightly superior edge retention.
Traditional Kasumi polished finish. Kasumi roughly translated to “mist” or “cloud” and refers to the hazy appearance of the soft steel/iron cladding, in contrast to the fine polished cutting edge. This elegant finish is very common on traditional style Japanese blades.
Blade Material: Blue steel #2/Aogami No.2
Blade HRC: 61~63
Blade Finish: Kasumi
Blade Type: Single-edged
Blade Length: 270mm
Blade Thinckness: 3.9mm
Total Length: 405mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 255g
Handle: Buffalo Ebony Handle
Origin: Sakai City in Osaka Prefecture
Notice
■Please do not use the knife in a twisting motion.
■Please use the correct knife when cutting bone, frozen or hard items.
■Please note that the images are of the sample products. Colour, weight, pattern and size can differ as each product is handmade.
■Please use a soft plastic or wooden cutting board to protect the blades edge.
■Please don't heat or cool rapidly as it may change the structure of the steel.
■Please don't hesitate to contact us for further enquiries.
