Description
⚡️Hatsukokoro Shirogami #2 Sakimaru Yanagiba 27cm / 30cm / 33cm Ebony Handle⚡
🔥Brand: #Hatsukokoro
🔪Product Video: https://youtu.be/ZUWVW4eAS2k
🔪Knife Type: Sakimaru Yanagiba
🔪Steel: Shirogami #2 (prone to rust)
🔪Sizes Available: 27cm, 30cm, 33cm
🔪Handle: Ebony (random ferrule) / Snakewood with white buffalo horn ferrule
🔪Saya: Available as additional purchase (various types offered)
🔪Thickness: ≈3.8mm, 4.1mm, 4.1mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈3.3cm, 3.4cm, 4cm
🔪Weight: ≈224g, 253g, 296g
⭕️Brand Introduction:
Hatsukokoro, meaning "beginner’s heart" in Japanese, is a brand that emphasizes staying true to one’s original intention. With a blend of thoughtful craftsmanship and fresh design, each knife brings joy and surprise to every use.
⭕️Steel Introduction:
Shirogami #2, or White #2 steel, is a high-carbon steel refined from yellow steel with impurities removed. With hardness around HRC 62–63, it offers exceptional sharpness and ease of sharpening. It is prone to rust and requires regular maintenance, making it a favorite among traditional Japanese chefs.
⭕️Knife Model Introduction:
The Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese sashimi knife with a long, single-beveled blade ideal for slicing raw fish. Its narrow, sharp edge minimizes tearing and preserves the texture and presentation of each slice, making it essential for sushi chefs and sashimi enthusiasts.