Sakai Ichi Blue #2 Kasumiyaki Yanagi

Hon Kasumiyaki is a traditional style of blade construction for single-bevel knives. Hand forged in the sword making tradition from two pieces of steel, the Sakai Ichi, 堺 一  Kasumiyaki series are ideal knives for chefs wanting a higher level of quality. The Blue #2 steel holds its edge longer resulting in a true professional knife. A Yanagi's  long slender blade and single-bevel make for cutting sushi, sashimi and rolls effortless.    NOTE: Blade may rust if left wet, this is NOT a stainless steel. CLEARANCE: Clearance items are sold in “as is” condition which may have minor imperfections or blemishes. Clearance items are not eligible for returns. Material: Blue #2, High-Carbon Steel Forging Construction: Kasumiyaki  Size: 27cm/10.62 inch, 30cm/11.81 inch Ferrule Material: Horn Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 62 Knife Type: Yanagi  Stainless: No Handle: White Oak, Octagon  Wood Saya Included: Yes Edge Angle: Japanese Single-Bevel Origin: Sakai Ichi Hamono, Sakai City, Japan