Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
Traditional kasumi finish with subtle, elegant contrast between core and cladding
Specialized yanagiba design for professional sushi chefs and collectors seeking excellence in traditional Japanese knife craft
A distinguished addition to any Shigefusa knives collection
⎯ Brand/ maker: Shigefusa Location: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan Knife type: yanagiba Finish: kasumi Steel type: Swedish carbon (proprietary)
Total length: 450mm Blade length: 290mm / 11.41" Blade height at heel: 35.1mm Spine thickness at handle: 5.8mm Spine thickness at heel: 4.3mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.6mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm Weight: 206g
Edge/bevel: single Handle: d-shaped magnolia handle Ferrule: black buffalo horn Hand orientation: right
⎯ Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Shigefusa kasumi 300mm 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.
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 View Care Guide
