Tsunehisa AUS8 Yanagiba 240mm Monosteel

Tsunehisa AUS8 Yanagiba 240mm MonosteelThe Tsunehisa AUS8 Yanagiba 240mm is a single bevel monosteel sashimi knife best fit for first timers and students requiring an accessible entry point into raw fish preparation. Finished by Takayuki Shibata in Fukuyama, this blade features a Migaki surface finish and measures 235mm in edge length with a heel height of 33mm. The spine tapers from 3. 0mm at the heel to 1. 3mm at the tip, supporting the precise slicing geometry required for sashimi and

This traditional Sakai-style knife combines solid performance with distinct aesthetics

This mirror polished VG10 yanagiba offers the edge retention associated with Takefu Special Steel while remaining easy to sharpen and look after in professional or enthusiast settings where reactive carbon steel care is not preferred

Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2

2mm at the heel tapering to 0

I was a little bit skeptical at the beginning but such doubt was totally dismissed when I saw the hardness test result at Sukenari's Toyama factory: the hardness has reached to a staggering HRC65

White 2 steel offers notable ease of sharpening alongside long-lasting sharpness

this blade features a Shirogami #1 carbon steel core clad in stainless steel with a migaki surface finish

The octagonal black chacate handle pairs with the 142g blade weight to provide a specific balance suited to detailed deboning applications

215 g  Total Length

This specific grind requires more frequent sharpening to maintain optimal performance despite the steel's inherent durability

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Crafted from premium Japanese stainless steel