Sakai Ichi 堺 一 Blue #2 Kasumiyaki Yanagi

Hon Kasumiyaki is a traditional style of blade construction for single-bevel knives. Hand forged in the sword making tradition from two pieces of steel, the Sakai Ichi, 堺 一  Kasumiyaki series are ideal knives for chefs wanting a higher level of quality. The Blue #2 steel holds its edge longer resulting in a true professional knife. A Yanagi's  long slender blade and single-bevel make for cutting sushi, sashimi and rolls effortless. 

NOTE: Blade may rust if left wet, this is NOT a stainless steel.

CLEARANCE: Clearance items are sold in “as is” condition which may have minor imperfections or blemishes. Clearance items are not eligible for returns.

• Material: Blue #2, High-Carbon Steel
• Forging Construction: Kasumiyaki 
• Size: 27cm/10.62 inch, 30cm/11.81 inch
• Ferrule Material: Horn
• Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 62
• Knife Type: Yanagi 
• Stainless: No
• Handle: White Oak, Octagon 
• Wood Saya Included: Yes
• Edge Angle: Japanese Single-Bevel
• Origin: Sakai Ichi Hamono, Sakai City, Japan