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  • Yanagi-kiritsuke knife showing long white blade, sharp pointed tip
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  • Yanagi-kiritsuke knife blade with edge profile, white steel and light wood handle
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Yoshihiro Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Yanagi-Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

Yoshihiro Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Yanagi-Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

SKU:
MKHKYK270EHMO
$449.99
$449.99
Blade Length

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.

62-63 HRC
No
Free Magnetic Oak Saya 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
White Steel #2
Grade
Hongasumi
Construction
Clad (San Mai)
Blade Hardness
62-63 HRC
Blade Edge Type
Single Bevel
Blade Finish
Plain
Stain Resistant
No

Handle

Handle Material
Ebony
Handle Shape
Octagonal
Bolster Material
Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
Tang Type
Partial Tang
Product Details

Forged from Shiroko High Carbon White Steel #2 with a Rockwell hardness of 62-63, this Hongasumi Yanagi Kiritsuke features a traditional single-edged grind for superior edge retention and the ability to take on a finer edge than standard Kasumi blades. Ideal for intermediate chefs, it comes ready to use out of the box. A lacquered Magnolia wood sheath, knife oil, and rust eraser are included. Each knife is 100% handcrafted in Japan, not mass-produced.

Our Yoshihiro Hongasumi knives are meticulously crafted by master artisans, offering unmatched performance and craftsmanship. The White Steel #2 blade is forged with iron, creating beautiful mist patterns and polished with the utmost attention to detail.

The knives feature a handcrafted Japanese Ebony handle with a water buffalo horn bolster and come with a magnetic oak wooden Saya for protection. The Saya is treated with non-toxic lacquer, offering resistance to odors, stains, and chips.

The Yanagi Kiritsuke has a slightly heavier, wider blade with a thicker spine and a sword tip that helps balance the knife. It's perfect for chefs who want a Yanagi but have limited space. Even simple tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is both beautiful and functional.
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.

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