Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Old StockThis Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji 330mm K tip Yanagiba is a single bevel sashimi knife featuring Blue 2 carbon steel and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Forged and sharpened by Yoshihiro Yauji, a Takefu Knife Village member and student of Hideo Kitaoka, this blade measures 317mm in edge length with a spine thickness of 3. 2mm at the heel tapering to 0. 8mm at the tip. The K tip profile

keeping tiny food residues from remaining lodged in-between

7mm at the heel tapering to 1

but unfortunately when I was ready to buy

The K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge

stainless-clad san mai architecture

Blade dimensions include a 52mm heel height

and outstanding sharpening performance

As part of Tojiro's full in-house manufacturing process established in 1953

this handle features a unique heart-shaped design paired with a blonde/marble ferrule for added elegance

supporting general-purpose tasks including mincing

considering hygiene and ease of applying force

It is really necessary to properly define the profile