Price: $375.00 - $299.99
(as of Dec 15,2019 23:15:02 UTC – Details)
Our handmade Yoshihiro VG Stain Resistant Hongasumi Yanagi is crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans. Exemplifying the most intricate techniques of forging, layering and hammering, VG Steel with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 6263, is forged with iron to create the most elaborate of finishes. Our Yoshihiro VG Stain Resistance Steel Hongasumi Yanagi is complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted premium Shitan Rosewood handle and a protective wooden sheath which is brush coated with a layer of non-toxic lacquer made from organic tree saps in Japan. The lacquer coating provides resistance to unwanted odor, stain and chips, all the while highlighting the beauty of the wood grain with exquisite effect. The Yanagi is a long slicing knife designed to cut thin slices of fish for sushi and sashimi. The beauty of its elegant thin blade is in its ability to slice through ingredients in long uninterrupted strokes, preserving their integrity and freshness. The Yanagi is one of the most essential of traditional Japanese knives and is a powerful component in the repertoire of many chefs.This knife delivers Hongasumi grade high carbon steel sharpness and edge retention with stainless steel durability and ease of care
VG Stainless steel blade with HRC 62-63 combines exceptional sharpness and optimal edge retention with stain resistance. Knife will become extremely sharp with whetstone sharpening and will glide through any type of fish with no pressure
13 inch (330mm) single edged blade with a traditional grind. Completely flat ground on front (SHINOGI), concave ground (URASUKI) with flat rim (URAOSHI) on the back
Simple and elegant design with a handcrafted Japanese Octagonal Rosewood Shitan handle and a Double Ebony Bolster for a light and well balanced construction
Lacquer coated magnolia wooden sheath provides odor and stain resistance with ease of cleaning. Hand wash only and sharpen on quality whetstones. Comes ready to use out of the box. 100% handcrafted in Japan. Not mass produced
