Hatsukokoro Shirasagi kurouchi aogami#2 yanagiba 300mm

• Hand-forged in Kochi, Japan by blacksmith Toru Tamura, with sharpening by Tateo Myojin for the Hatsukokoro brand
• 291mm / 11.46" blade made from Hitachi Aogami#2 (Blue#2) carbon steel
• Kurouchi finish provides a rustic look and added protection against corrosion
• Iron clad - will develop a protective patina over time
  
• Fitted with an octagonal teak handle and buffalo horn ferrule
  
• Ideal for professionals who need a longer blade for detailed slicing tasks
• Suitable for right-handed users only 

The Hatsukokoro Shirasagi kurouchi aogami#2 yanagiba 300mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife forged by Toru Tamura. It features a core of aogami#2 steel, known for its excellent edge retention and sharpness. The blade's kurouchi finish provides a rustic, traditional appearance. Tateo Myojin, father of Naohito Myojin, is the sharpener. At 300mm, the blade length is well-suited for professional sushi chefs.

This yanagiba knife is designed specifically for slicing raw fish in the preparation of sushi and sashimi. Its long, slender blade allows for clean, precise cuts with minimal cellular damage to the fish, preserving its texture and flavor. The knife excels at creating thin, even slices of fish for nigiri sushi or larger cuts for sashimi presentation.

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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: 449mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 291mm / 11.46"
Blade height at the heel: 34.2mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 4.2mm
• at the heel: 4.0mm
• midway: 3.2mm
• 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 241g
Edge/bevel: single bevel
Handle: octagonal wenge with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

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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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