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Genkai Masakuni honyaki shirogami #1 330mm yanagiba

Regular price ¥160,500 JPY
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Specifications

A Mizuhonyaki Yanagiba, forged by Mukai Yoneo (Genkai Masakuni) in Shirogami #1 steel and featuring Nori Igarashi’s expert sharpening. This 323mm single-bevel knife showcases an octagonal ebony handle with a buffalo horn ferrule, complete with a magnolia saya, certificate, and traditional presentation packaging.

Details

  • Brand/Maker: Genkai Masakuni
  • Sharpener: Nori Igarashi
  • Location: Karatsu, Saga, Japan
  • Knife Type: Yanagiba
  • Construction Type: Mizuhonyaki
  • Steel Category: Carbon
  • Steel Type: Shirogami #1 (White #1)

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Total Length: 493mm (with handle)
  • Blade Length: 323mm
  • Blade Height at Heel: 36.6mm
  • Spine Thickness:
    • At the handle: 4.6mm
    • At the heel: 4.5mm
    • Midway: 3.7mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
  • Weight: 315g (with handle)
  • Weight: 233g (without handle)
  • Edge/bevel: Single bevel
  • Handle: Octagonal ebony
  • Ferrule: Buffalo horn
  • Hand Orientation: Right-handed

Package Includes:

  • Plain kiri box
  • Octagonal ebony handle with buffalo horn ferrule
  • Magnolia saya
  • Nishiki bukuro (knife pouch)
  • Certificate
Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL
• Ships within 24-48 hours
• Online tracking included
• 30-day returns on unused items
Details

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
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