This Yanagiba knife is produced by Yoshikazu Ikeda, the current president of the Sakai Knife Association in Sakai City, Japan. It is hand-forged.
Single bevel edge for right-handed use
Specifications:
Construction: Monosteel construction Blade Finish: Earth smelting blade with a floating wave pattern resembling waves, using Shirogami 1 steel with a hardness of 64±1 Surface Craftsmanship: Three-mirror polishing Blade Length: 300mm (actual 290mm) Blade Width: 35mm Thickness: Gradually tapering from 4.1mm to 2.6mm Notes:
The thin blade is not suitable for cutting frozen meat or bones. Carbon steel knives are prone to rust when exposed to moisture. After use, promptly dry the knife. For long-term storage, apply a specialized Japanese blade rust prevention oil, wipe off excess oil, and polish the knife to a shine. Thorough inspections are carried out before shipping due to the long transportation distance. If you have any concerns upon receipt, please contact us immediately. Slight size discrepancies may occur due to batch variations, forging processes, and manual measurements, which are considered normal.
