Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Hienn Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm

Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Hienn Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mmThe Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Hienn Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring stainless steel construction for raw fish preparation. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this 300mm blade features Ginsan Silver #3 stainless steel with a hardness rating between 60 and 62 HRC. The Kiritsuke variant possesses a flatter profile and clearly defined tip that enhances slicing capability while

providing wear resistance and edge retention suitable for intricate tasks like deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes

The serrated edge maintains cutting ability through repetitive use on hard crusts where non-serrated knives struggle

The combination of hand-forged construction

The 155mm edge length and slim taper from 3

corner of his business (full of CNC machining centers)

After the retirement of legendary master craftsman Kenichi Shiraki

while offering notable ease of sharpening for maintaining a sharp cutting edge during fish processing tasks

the knife features a coke-bottle shaped Western handle crafted from desert ironwood

7mm at the spine above the heel

An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip

Aogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and offers ease of sharpening with resistance to chipping

which showcases Echizen blacksmiths through handpicked designs that emphasise authentic craftsmanship