Description
⚡Sakai Kitsuki Aogami #2 Damascus Yanagiba 27cm / 30cm⚡
🔥Brand: #SakaiKitsuki
🔪Youtube (Product Video): https://youtu.be/kkqcNbSR-zs
🔪Knife Type: Yanagiba
🔪Steel: Aogami #2 (Carbon Steel, Rust-Prone) Damascus
🔪Size: 27cm, 30cm
🔪Handle: Shiso / Green Sandalwood / Tigerwood / Rosewood / Chicken-Wing Wood (choose upon order; random if unspecified)
🔪Saya: Optional purchase available (various materials)
🔪Thickness: ≈4.0mm, ≈4.1mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈3.4cm, ≈3.5cm
🔪Weight: ≈225g, ≈245g
Brand Introduction:
⭕☽ Sakai Kitsuki: “Sharp as teeth, pure as the moon.” The name symbolizes strength and purity, representing knives that shine in the kitchen like the moon in the night sky.
Sakai Kitsuki is more than just a knife brand—it is a bridge connecting ancient and modern, East and West. Crafted by renowned makers across Japan, from the historic city of Sakai to Gifu’s Seki, Fukui’s 700-year-old Echizen tradition, and independent smiths in Fukuoka.
Every hammer strike and polish embodies passion and pursuit of perfection, allowing the world to witness the greatness of Japanese knife-forging artistry, and giving each user a sense of heritage and craftsmanship with every cut.
Steel Introduction:
⭕Aogami #2: Based on Shirogami #2, alloyed with tungsten (W) and chromium (Cr) for improved edge retention. Aogami #2 offers excellent sharpness and durability but requires skillful sharpening, making it favored by advanced users.
Knife Introduction:
⭕Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife): A long, narrow single-bevel knife specifically designed for slicing sashimi and raw fish. Its ultra-sharp edge ensures smooth, precise cuts that preserve the texture and flavor of the fish, making it indispensable in Japanese cuisine.