Yamawaki Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Mirror Polished

Yamawaki Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Mirror PolishedThis Yamawaki Hamono K tip Yanagiba measures 330mm and features Ginsan stainless steel with a mirror polished finish, best fitting professional chefs and collectors requiring a single bevel sashimi knife for precise raw fish preparation. The blade employs nimai stainless clad construction and belongs to the zori line, distinguished by a pronounced Sori recurve in the spine that creates a dramatically curved silhouette. This specific geometry

The SG2 core measures 62-64 HRC and provides high wear resistance

Crafted by Yoshikazu Ikeda

combining the traditional yanagiba form with the functional versatility of a k-tip design for detailed work

this knife features a Blue 2 (Aogami #2) core with stainless cladding in a san-mai construction

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this knife pairs the lightweight blade with an octagonal Black Chacate handle

The steel composition includes molybdenum and vanadium carbides that support edge retention without requiring the maintenance associated with reactive carbon steels

but they are also flexible enough to be used for opening jars and other items that require a firm

offers excellent value

While the steel delivers excellent performance out of the box

Hasegawa re-define the hangiri with hygienic and lightweight plastic material

The octagonal Black Chacate handle offers a fine texture and deep brown coloration that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns