The Yanagiba is intended for cutting fish for sashimi and sushi rolls. The model here is the classic one in two layers of steel with a hard core and soft back. The core steel here is aogami 2, i.e. blue steel, which is an alloy that rusts, but at the same time has a very high potential for sharpness.
| Brand/series |
Sakai Kanechika |
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Type |
Yanagiba |
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Forging and steel
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2 layers - Blue #2 Carbon Steel and Soft Iron
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Grinding
|
100/0 - Pure right |
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Handle type
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Japanese WA-Shaft Of Magnolia & Blonde Buffalo Horn |
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Stainless steel
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No! |
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Hardness
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62-63
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Specs
(May vary due to handmade)
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Length: 270mm.
Height: 34 mm.
Weight: 181g.
Width out of the handle: 3.9mm.
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Foodgear always advises against cutting all kinds of bones and frozen goods. Knives must not be washed in a dishwasher, as this removes sharpness and provokes rust - even in stainless alloys!
