The Ittosai Kotetsu Gokujyo Honkasumi Yanagiba 300mm is a traditional Japanese single-bevel sashimi knife forged in Sakai by a highly skilled blacksmith. The blade is crafted from Hitachi Aogami #2 (Blue #2) carbon steel in nimai (two-layer) construction and sharpened by a master sharpener in Sakai. It features an octagonal magnolia wood handle with a buffalo horn ferrule.
Details
Brand: Ittosai Kotetsu
Blacksmith: Undisclosed
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Yanagiba
Construction Type: Nimai
Steel: Hitachi Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall length: 450mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 293mm
Blade height at heel: 34.5mm
Spine thickness:
At the handle: 4.2mm
At the heel: 4.0mm
Midway: 2.8mm
1cm from the tip: 1.5mm
Weight: 194g
Edge/bevel: Single bevel
Handle: Octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule
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Shipping & Returns
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Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide