Description
⚡️Sakai Takayuki Honesty Hien Blue Steel No. 2 Sword-shaped Yanagiba (Double-edged) 30cm Ichii Octagonal Handle with Black Ishime Saya⚡
🔥Brand: Sakai Takayuki @sakai_takayuki_knife
🔪YouTube (Demo Video): https://youtu.be/TdlONXe8Sho
🔪Type: Sword-shaped Yanagiba (Double-edged)
🔪Steel: Blue Steel No. 2 (Prone to rust)
🔪Size: 30 cm
🔪Handle: Ichii Octagonal
🔪Saya: Includes Black Ishime Saya
🔪Thickness: ~3.3 mm
🔪Blade Width: ~3.7 cm
🔪Weight: ~226 g
Brand Introduction
Sakai Takayuki, a brand under Aoki Hamono, carries on over 600 years of Sakai forging tradition. Sakai City is one of Japan’s top three knife production areas, originally famed for samurai swords. From the 16th century, tobacco knives evolved into high-quality handcrafted kitchen knives, becoming official goods of the Edo shogunate. Their forging technique involves repeated hammering of soft iron and steel for sharpness and durability.
Sakai Takayuki offers a wide range of knives including single and double-edged, Japanese and Western styles, exporting to over 100 countries and favored by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts. The Sakai Takayuki Knife Gallery & Lounge blends knife craftsmanship, art, and culinary experiences, promoting traditional Japanese knife culture worldwide.
Steel Introduction
Blue Steel No. 2 is an enhanced version of White Steel No. 2 with tungsten (W) and chromium (Cr), offering superior edge retention. It is suited for advanced users due to its sharpness and difficulty in sharpening.
Knife Model Introduction
Yanagiba knives, also called sashimi knives, are long, narrow, single-edged knives specifically designed for slicing raw fish. Their extremely sharp edges allow for precise, smooth cuts, maintaining the texture and flavor of the fish.