Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Mirror-Polished Blue Steel #1 Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle
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High-Carbon Care
This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- 64 HRC
- No
- Free Magnolia Saya Cover Included
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel is not stain resistant. High-carbon steel can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and cared for, in exchange for the sharper edge it holds.
Saya Cover
This knife comes with its saya cover included at no additional cost, shaped to its exact blade for the same custom fit customers pay extra for on other knives.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)
- Primary Use
- Sashimi / Raw fish slicing
- Blade Metal
- Blue Steel #1
- Grade
- Aonamiuchi
- Blade Hardness
- 64 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Single Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Mirror
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Ebony
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Ao Namiuchi, meaning Blue Wave Forged, perfectly captures the essence of our Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel knives. The striking wave-like patterns on the blade reflect exceptional craftsmanship, resulting from forging Aoko Blue Steel #1 with iron. This high-quality high-carbon steel delivers a Yanagi knife that combines outstanding performance with exquisite beauty.
Each knife in our Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi collection showcases the extraordinary skill of our master artisans, with a remarkable Rockwell hardness of 64. The term Namiuchi highlights the artistry that merges aesthetics with the finest materials.
The Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Yanagi features a traditional handcrafted Shitan Ebony handle with a Water Buffalo horn bolster, ensuring a comfortable grip and enhancing its sophisticated design. A protective lacquered wooden sheath, or Saya, is included, maintaining the knife's pristine condition and visual appeal.
Designed for slicing delicate fish for sushi and sashimi, the Yanagi boasts a long, thin blade that allows for smooth, uninterrupted strokes, preserving the integrity and freshness of your ingredients. With the Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel Yanagi, elevate your culinary experience and embrace the art of precision in your kitchen!
Knife Can Be Oxidized Without Proper Care - Recommended for Professional Use Only.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.