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Sakai Takayuki Kasumitogi yanagiba 300mm

Regular price ¥23,000 JPY
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Specifications

The Sakai Takayuki Kigami Yanagiba 300mm is a traditional Japanese knife handcrafted in Sakai, Japan. Featuring Kigami carbon steel, known for its toughness and sharpness, this knife offers a reliable balance of edge retention and ease of sharpening. With reactive iron cladding that develops a protective patina over time, it’s an excellent choice for home cooks and professionals looking for their first high-quality yanagiba without breaking the bank.

  • Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan for Sakai Takayuki
  • 281mm / 11.06" cutting edge length
  • Kigami carbon steel core, known for its toughness and sharpness
  • Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
  • Traditional D-shaped magnolia wood handle with resin ferrule
  • Designed for right-handed users

About Kigami Steel

Hitachi's Kigami is a high-carbon Japanese tool steel, similar in composition to their Shirogami (White) steel. It excels at taking fine edges, performs well with high-polished acute angles at high hardness, and is widely used in mid-range kitchen knives for reliable performance.

Details

  • Brand: Sakai Takayuki
  • Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
  • Knife Type: Yanagiba
  • Core Steel: Kigami
  • HRC: ~60
  • Steel Type: Carbon Steel
  • Cladding: Iron-Clad

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall length: 449mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 281mm / 11.06"
  • Blade height at heel: 35.6mm
  • Spine thickness:
    • At the handle: 4.2mm
    • At the heel: 4.0mm
    • Midway: 3.4mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
  • Weight: 200g
  • Edge/bevel: Single bevel
  • Handle: D-shaped magnolia with resin ferrule
  • Hand Orientation: Right-handed
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

  • For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Sakai Takayuki Kigami Yanagiba, please refer to our care guide below.
  • Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
Shipping & Returns

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