Hatsukokoro Shirasagi kurouchi aogami#2 yanagiba 270mm

The Hatsukokoro Shirasagi kurouchi aogami#2 yanagiba 270mm is a handcrafted Japanese slicing knife forged by blacksmith Toru Tamura (the same blacksmith for Tetsujin brand) and sharpened by Tateo Myojin. The core steel is aogami#2, known for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention. The blade features a rustic kurouchi finish, which adds both visual appeal and protection against corrosion. At 270mm in length, this yanagiba is a great size for both home and professional use, offering ample blade length for slicing through fish and creating beautiful, precise cuts. It is a versatile and reliable choice for anyone looking to add a high-quality yanagiba to their collection.

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Series: Shirasagi
• Blacksmith: Toru Tamura
• Sharpener: Tateo Myojin (Naohito Myojin's father)
• Producing Area: Tosa, Kochi, Japan
• Knife type: yanagiba
• Finish: kurouchi
• Core steel: aogami#2 /blue#2
• Steel type: carbon
• Cladding: iron clad

• Overall length: 418mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 261mm / 10.28"
• Blade height at the heel: 33.5mm
• Spine thickness at the handle:4.3mm
• Spine thickness at the heel: 4.3mm
• Spine thickness midway: 3.6mm
• Spine thickness 1cm from tip: 1.6mm
• Weight: 219g
• Edge/bevel: single bevel
• Handle: octagonal teak with buffalo horn ferrule
• Hand orientation: right-handed
• Saya/ sheath: Not included

Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro Shirasagi kurouchi aogami#2 yanagiba knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.

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