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Blade Length | 295 mm |
Total Length | 452 mm |
Steel | Aogami (Blue #2) |
Handle | Wenge |
Ferrule | Buffalo Horn |
Rockwell | 61-63 |
Height Spine to heel | 35 mm |
Width at Spine | 4 mm |
Weight | 252 grams |
Bevel | Single (Right Handed) |
The Blacksmith
Hatsukokoro brings in masters of smithing, sharpening, and handle making to ensure quality, and a high attention to detail on their knives, so you know that you will be getting an amazing work knife. Based out of the industrial city of Amagasaki , Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Hatsukokoro offers a wide breadth of handcrafted blades, sourcing from a variety of knife making regions across Japan. Their offerings are diverse in price point and profile, making them a great option for both industry guys and home cooks.
At the price these Kurouchi finish knives are a must have workhorse for any kit, the blue #2 steel will take an amazing edge, while being slightly more durable and rust resistant than a White steel (but we still wouldn’t push our luck). The dark octagonal wood handle looks great with the rustic style of the blade, making it as much a show piece as a work knife.
The Knife
The Yanagiba is a single bevelled knife, traditionally used for slicing fish and proteins. The long blade allows for effortless one stroke cuts, where the considerable weight of the blade will do most of, if not all the work. It is important to note that yanagiba are very thin behind the edge, and should not be used for rough tasks. Single bevel knives are mainly made out of carbon steel, and can be sharpened extremely sharp, therefore are preferred by professional sushi chefs. This is a task specific knife, typically ranging between 180mm and 360mm in length. This knife is single beveled and is meant to be used by right handed users.
Follow these care recommendations for your Japanese knives to protect the edge and keep them sharp as long as possible:
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The Yanagiba is a traditional, single beveled, Japanese fish slicing knife, primarily used to slice and skin boneless fish fillets. They feature a long, slender blade, allowing the user to make long drawing strokes for the perfect slice. Being single beveled, they angle in from only one side of the blade and thus are super sharp. Minimizing cellular damage to raw fish before consuming it preserves the freshness, texture, and flavour of the fish. The Yanagiba does just that, making it the preferred tool for Japanese sushi chefs when slicing sashimi.
AKA Blue #2: This steel is highly regarded among blacksmiths and knife enthusiasts for its edge retention and ease of sharpening. It’s made by combining white steel with chromium and tungsten, which makes it slightly less susceptible to rust than white carbon steel and improves its edge retention. It’s great for those looking for good edge retention and easy sharpening.
Chemical Composition:
C 1.05-1.15% | Cr 0.2-0.5% | W 1.0-1.5%
HIGH MAINTENANCE
Iron clad knives are composed of three layers of material: iron coating the outside with carbon steel inside. All layers are susceptible to rust and discolouration, so they must be kept dry and clean by wiping them down immediately after use. They will develop a patina (a darkening of the steel; blue, dark grey, and sometimes black colouration of the blade) no matter how well they are cared for. Iron clad knives are great for those who plan to thin and polish their blades, as iron is much easier to work with than stainless steel.
Hatsukokoro are masters of smithing, sharpening, and handle making. They ensure quality and a high attention to detail on their knives, so you know that you will be getting an amazing work knife. Based out of the industrial city of Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Hatsukokoro offers a wide breadth of handcrafted blades, sourcing from a variety of knife making regions across Japan. Their offerings are diverse in price point and profile, making them a great option for both industry professionals and home cooks.