HATSUKOKORO Shirasagi Kurochi Aogami #2 300mm Yanagiba (No Handle)
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HATSUKOKORO Shirasagi Kurochi Aogami #2 300mm Yanagiba
Description:
Embrace the art of Japanese culinary craft with the Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Kurouchi Aogami #2 300mm Yanagiba. This premium knife brings together traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary metallurgical techniques, offering you the best of both worlds.
About the Shape - The Kiritsuke Yanagiba is a multi-purpose knife, ideal for slicing raw fish and chopping vegetables, the Yanagiba is a versatile tool that is highly prized in the Japanese kitchen. Its single-bevel blade, honed to a razor-thin edge, is perfect for precision cuts, ensuring minimal disturbance to the protein structure and delivering flawless, glossy slices every time.
Aogami or Blue Paper Steel #2 is a complex steel, highly regarded by knife artisans for its remarkable sharpness retention. With an HRC rating of 62, it's engineered to provide exceptional sharpness for precise cuts, a valuable asset for any high-end Japanese kitchen cutlery collection.
Knife Specs:
Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue 2)
HRC: 62
Edge Length: 300mm
Height at heel: 40mm
Spine thickness above heel: 4.75mm
Weight: Varies (due to the handmade nature of the product, dimensions may vary)
Handle: No Handle - CLICK HERE for custom handles that fit this knife.
Shape: Yanagiba
Finish: Kurouchi
Cladding: Iron Cladding
Construction: Ni-Mai Single Bevel Right Hand
Knife Line: Hatsukokoro Shirasagi
Maker: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Toru Tamura
Sharpener: Tateo Myojin
Place of Origin: Tosa, Kōchi
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
Outside the US: Supported international orders from TokushuKnife.com typically ship via FedEx Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Tokushu Knife pays all applicable import duties and taxes on the customer's behalf. Customers are not responsible for paying duties or taxes. Available destinations, shipping charges and delivery estimates are shown at checkout. Customers may also shop at TokushuKnife.eu for regional inventory and options.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
