MUSASHI Yanagi Kiritsuke Blue steel #2 Kasumi Buffalo Ebony Handle 300mm (358-300)

 

"Musashi" is a kitchen knife brand from Japan that has a history of blacksmithing for 250 years.
Every single process is done by hand.

Experience unparalleled performance with this 300mm Yanagi Kiritsuke Blue Steel #2 Knife. Featuring a Kasumi Japanese buffalo handle and a razor-sharp blade, it promises a smooth and precise cut every time. Get ready to experience the perfect blend of elegance and power.

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: 300mm

Blade Thinckness: 4mm

Total Length: 445mm

Handle Length: 140mm

Weight:

Handle: Buffalo Ebony Handle

Origin: Sakai City in Osaka Prefecture

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