Blue Carbon Steel Yanagi Knife 9˝ 1/2 (240mm) 紋鍛青鋼二号
Jikko
Regular price $ 325.00
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This Blue Steel Yanagi is our finest Awase* Yanagi style knife that you will be proud to use. The tungsten and chromium added high carbon steel, Aoko (Aogami ) blue steel, is hard and durable. Montan - Japanese sword like forged pattern on the left side of the blade makes you proud to own a descendant of Japanese Samurai sword.
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Brand |
Jikko |
寛光 |
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Style |
Japanese / Single bevel |
和包丁/片刃 |
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Type |
Yanagi (Yanagi-ba) |
柳刃、正夫 |
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Length |
9˝ 1/2 |
八寸(240mm) |
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Blade type |
Awase (kasumi) Steel - Jacketed * |
合わせ、霞（かすみ） |
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Steel |
鋼（はがね） |
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Steel material |
Blue Carbon Steel No.2 * |
青鋼二号 |
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Handle |
Octagonal Magnolia wood |
八角朴 |
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Bolster |
Water Buffalo Horn |
水牛 |
*Awase (Kasumi ) uses carbon steel for the cutting edge and soft iron for the spine and upper blade body.
* Blue Carbon Steel is also called Aoko, Aogami or Blue Paper. read more about carbon steel knives materials.