Description
⚡️Kiku Ichimonji Shiro Kanenaga Aogami #2 Yanagiba 27cm Magnolia Chestnut Handle⚡
🔥 Brand: #KikuIchimonjiShiroKanenaga
🔪 YouTube (Real Knife Demo):https://youtu.be/MISb4hmBBmc
🔪 Knife Type: Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)
🔪 Steel: Aogami #2 (Carbon Steel)
🔪 Size: 27cm
🔪 Handle: Magnolia Chestnut-Shaped Handle
🔪 Saya: Optional add-on (various materials available)
🔪 Thickness: ≈3.7mm
🔪 Blade Width: ≈3.3cm
🔪 Weight: ≈180g
Brand Introduction
⚔️ Kiku Ichimonji Shiro Kanenaga carries over 750 years of Japanese swordsmithing heritage, tracing back to master Kanenaga of the Kamakura period.
As part of the influential Tegai school—one of the Five Great Yamato Traditions—it produced legendary smiths such as Shizu Saburo Kaneuji and the “Monju Forgers.”
Their blades were celebrated for their sharpness, resilience, and beauty, with many enshrined as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties.
Today, the brand inherits this deep legacy, blending classical craftsmanship with modern precision to create culinary blades that embody timeless elegance and unmatched performance.
Material Introduction
⭕️ Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel #2):
Developed from Shirogami #2 with added tungsten (W) and chromium (Cr), it offers greater edge retention, wear resistance, and durability.
Favored by advanced sharpeners and professional chefs, it delivers an exceptional cutting feel and long-lasting sharpness—ideal for those who seek mastery-level performance.
Knife Model Introduction
⭕️ Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife):
Designed for slicing sashimi and sushi-grade fish with precision, the long, single-bevel blade ensures smooth, uninterrupted cuts that preserve the texture and flavor of the fish.
Its razor-sharp edge glides effortlessly, producing clean surfaces and delicate slices—an indispensable knife for sushi artisans.