Yoshihiro Damascus Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife, Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster(Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))
Yoshihiro Damascus Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife, Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster(Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))
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High-Carbon Care
This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- Blade Hardness
- 63-64 HRC
- Stain Resistant
- No
- Saya Cover
- Free Magnetic Oak Saya Included
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Kiritsuke (Sword-Tip Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- Blue Steel #1
- Grade
- Suminagashi
- Construction
- Multi-Layer Damascus (Suminagashi)
- Blade Hardness
- 63-64 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Suminagashi
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Howlite White
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Alternative Ivory
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
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 63-64, 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 octagonal Howlite White handle with double alternative Ivory bolster equipped with a protective wooden sheath called a "Saya," which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. A favorite among chefs in need of a high performance knife that delivers over long hours without the hassle of dulling or staining.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.