Yanagiba Blue steel #2 Kurouchi Chokin Sakura-Fuji Buffalo Ebony Handle 270mm

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.The traditional style of Japanese carving has a long history of simplicity and inspiration. Although this technique (Chokin) is gradually disappearing into history, we hope to do our best to let more people feel its beauty.This is a limited edition of our kitchen knives in collaboration with the carver Asamura Takao, whose over 50 years of carving skills make each piece look so spiritual. Each design has been polished for months, even a year or more.
Kurouchi Finish, the unprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look.

Blade Material: Blue steel #2/Aogami No.2
Blade HRC: 61~63
Blade Finish: Kurouchi Chokin Sakura-Fuji
Blade Type: Single-edged
Blade Length: 270mm
Blade Thinckness: 4.6mm
Total Length: 413mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 245g
Handle: Buffalo Ebony Handle
Origin: Tosa City in Kochi prefecture
Availability Sheath: Yes(Choosing the fit sheath)

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.

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