Yoshihiro Suminagashi Blue Steel #1 Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Slicing Japanese Chef Knife
Product Code: SMST270EHSuminagashi translates as floating ink and refers to the beautiful marbled wave like patterns that extend through the blade from the tip to the heel, unveiling a new mosaic with every sharpening. Only the most skilled of artisans can forge together these metals in such complex puzzle piece formations to fashion knives of this caliber with the highest quality, blending aesthetics and performance.
Our handmade Yoshihiro Blue Steel Suminagashi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans. Exemplifying the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, Aoko Blue Steel #1 with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 64-65, is forged with iron to create the most elaborate of finishes. Suminagashi translates as floating ink and refers to the beautiful marbled wave like patterns that extend through the blade from the tip to the heel, unveiling a new mosaic with every sharpening. Only the most skilled of artisans can forge together these metals in such complex puzzle piece formations to fashion knives of this caliber with the highest quality, blending aesthetics and performance.
Our Yoshihiro Blue Steel #1 Suminagashi knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted Ebony tree wooden handle affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster, and a protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. The Takobiki is longer and thinner than a Yanagi and is unique tool for prepping delicate ingredients. Even the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
HRC | 64 | Handle Material | Ebony | |
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Grade | Suminagashi |
Bolster Material | Water Buffalo Horn (color varies) | |
Stain Resistant | No | Handle Shape | Octagonal | |
Blade Material | Blue Steel #1 | Saya Cover | Magnolia | |
Edge Angle | Single Edged |