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
Refined Shigefusa knives craftsmanship
⎯ Brand/ maker: Shigefusa Location: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan Knife type: yanagiba Steel type: Swedish carbon (proprietary)
Total length: 412mm Blade length: 258mm / 10.15" Blade height at heel: 32.5mm Spine thickness at handle: 5.9mm Spine thickness at heel: 4.4mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.8mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm Weight: 179g
Edge/bevel: single Handle: d-shaped ho wood Ferrule: buffalo horn Hand orientation: right-handed
⎯ Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Shigefusa kasumi 270mm 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
