Hitohira Togashi Blue #2 Notaremon Mizu Honyaki Yanagiba 300mm Kurokaki Persimmon Handle (Saya)

Togashi’s smith and sharpener are the duo of Kenji and Kenya, whose selective process of finding suppliers is a testament to their pride and skill. Kenji Togashi-san is one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai who can forge Honyaki blades, a technique referring to differentially tempering blades. This process of creating a hardness gradient in the same steel is notorious for being difficult to master for its metallurgically high stress-inducing quenching process. A Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese fish slicing blade that is single-sided (bevelled), often simply referred to as a “sushi knife.” These slicers may not be as versatile as its double-sided cousin, Sujihiki, but when it comes to pure slicing tasks of boneless protein (and not just fish), a well-sharpened Yanagiba is unmatched in performance. It is a great addition for any cooks working with sashimi and other delicate, raw seafoods. Brand: Hitohira Smith: Togashi Blacksmith Sharpener: Kenya Togashi Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan Profile: Yanagiba Size: 300mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Honyaki Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2 Handle: Kurokaki Persimmon & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal Come with Saya Total Length: 447mm Edge Length: 285mm Handle to Tip Length: 302mm Blade Height: 35mm Thickness: 3.5mm Handle Length: 146mm Weight: 220g Hand Orientation: Right-Handed