Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 330mm Old StockThis Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 330mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise raw fish preparation. Forged by Takefu Knife Village member Yoshihiro Yauji, this blade features Aogami #2 carbon steel with a soft iron Damascus clad in nimai construction and a kasumi surface finish. The 330mm length suits professional kitchens where extended blade reach facilitates long,

Edge-Stainless steel

Despite the stainless exterior

This Hatsukokoro x Satoshi Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus Gyuto 270mm is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with artistic damascus cladding

The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip

The 165mm bunka profile has a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip

This carbon steel sharpens readily and resists chipping during single-bevel maintenance

This knife represents Kato's signature forging and sharpening characteristics within a stainless package

Suogo Yamatuka and the sharpener is Master

Rated between 63 and 65 HRC

a small zipped accessory pouch can hold small tools like fish bone tweezers

ensuring consistent geometry and fit throughout production

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