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Sashimi yanagiba knife with white blade and dark ebony handle
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Yoshihiro Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

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

SKU:
MKHKYA270EHMO
$429.99
$429.99
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.

61-62 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
61-62 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 61-62, this Hongasumi Yanagi features a traditional single-edged grind, offering superior edge retention and the ability to achieve a finer edge compared to the Kasumi made from White Steel #2. This knife is excellent for intermediate chefs and comes ready to use out of the box, accompanied by a lacquered Magnolia wood sheath, knife oil, and a rust eraser. 100% handcrafted in Japan, not mass-produced.

Our handmade Yoshihiro Hongasumi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans, creating high-quality tools that exemplify exceptional craftsmanship and performance. The White Steel #2 blade is intricately forged with iron to produce beautiful mist patterns, emphasizing refined forging and polishing with the utmost attention to detail.

Each knife is complemented by a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted Ebony handle, enhanced with a water buffalo horn bolster for a secure grip. A protective wooden sheath, known as a Saya, is included, brush-coated with non-toxic lacquer for resistance to odors, stains, and chips.

The Yanagi is a long slicing knife designed for creating thin slices of fish for sushi and sashimi. Its elegant, thin blade allows for long, uninterrupted strokes through ingredients, preserving their integrity and freshness. Even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is 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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