Yauji Yoshihiro Yanagiba 290mm Ebony with White Buffalo Horn
$445.00
Total Knife Length: |
450mm |
Blade Length Tip to Heel: |
290mm |
Blade Height: |
35.4mm |
Blade Width at spine: |
4.2mm |
Total Weight: |
243 grams |
Steel Type: |
Blue #2 |
Rockwell Hardness: |
62-63 |
Handle Materials: |
Ebony with White Buffalo Horn |
Yoshihiro Yauji is a young blacksmith working out of Takefu Knife Village. His knives are absolutely stunning and offer workmanship seen usually at a much higher price point.
THIS KNIFE IS FOR RIGHT HANDED USERS ONLY.
Knife Care Tips
- Never use this knife to cut through frozen foods, bones or other hard items.
- After use be sure to wash using warm water, dish soap and a soft non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
- Dry knife immediately after washing to avoid corrosion.
- If storing for an extended period of time use a knife oil like the one found here https://thekniferoll.com/collections/sharpening-accessories/products/tsubaki-knife-oil
- For edge maintenance and sharpening use whetstones, strops, or a fine ceramic honing rod. Avoid oil stones, diamond stones and steel rods
- Some high carbon knives will need to be wiped dry periodically during use if cutting highly acidic foods to avoid corrosion.