Yoshihiro Unagisaki – White Steel #2 Osaka Style Hammered Eel Knife 36 mm

The Yoshihiro Unagisaki is a traditional Japanese eel knife in the Osaka style, made from Yasuki White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2) and featuring a distinctive hammered finish. The Osaka-style Unagisaki is specifically designed for opening eels from the belly side, following the traditional Osaka method of eel preparation. Its compact and sturdy blade provides the control needed for this specialized cutting technique. White Steel #2 is a traditional Japanese High-Carbon Steel known for its sharp cutting performance and fine edge characteristics. As with other carbon steel knives, proper care and drying after use are recommended to help prevent rust. This specialized Japanese knife is designed for chefs and experienced users who prepare eel using the traditional Osaka-style method. Brand Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro 郷右馬允義弘 Blade type Unagisaki(Eel Knife) Osaka Style Blade material Yasuki White Steel(Shirogami) #2 Application To fillet the eel from the ventral side of the eel Blade Length 50 mm/2.0" Blade Width 36 mm/1.4" Total Length approx.175 mm/6.9" ** This is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep DRY after use or it may get rust. ===IMPORTANT notes before purchase!!!=== 1.Import duties, taxes(VAT, GST ,etc.) and Handling Charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. 2.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchasing. We cannot accept any return or cancellation, due to such duties unpaid in your country.