Shigefusa kitaeji 330mm yanagiba

• Handcrafted in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
• 330mm / 13" blade length from heel to tip
• Swedish carbon steel core (proprietary blend)
• Reactive iron cladding with distinctive kitaeji pattern
• Beautiful kitaeji finish showcasing intricate damascus-like patterns unique to each blade
• Professional yanagiba for precise sushi and sashimi preparation
• For the Shigefusa knife enthusiast

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Brand/ maker: Shigefusa
Location: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
Knife type: yanagiba (with saya)
Series: kitaeji
Steel type: Swedish carbon (proprietary)

Total length: 483mm
Blade length: 316mm / 12.44"
Blade height at heel: 34.7mm
Spine thickness at handle: 5.7mm
Spine thickness at heel: 4.1mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.8mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 214g

Edge/bevel: single
Handle: d-shaped ho wood
Ferrule: buffalo horn
Hand orientation: right-handed

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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 330mm Shigefusa kitaeji 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.