AO-NAMIUCHI Yasuki Blue Steel #1, Professional Kiritsuke Style Yanagiba
This model is made of Yasuki Blue Steel(Aogami) #1 for Right Handed,with Professional Handle,called "Buffalo Horn Handle(Octagonal Japanese Magnolia Wood Handle & Buffalo Horn Bolster*Color may vary).Comes with Special Wooden Saya Cover(Made of Japanese Magnolia) & Ebony Saya Pin, originally stamped by "Yoshihiro"
Highly recommended for Professionals.
Yasuki White Steel(Shirogami) is a grade type of Japanese High Carbon Steel that have had the majorities of impurities removed. Yasuki Blue Steel(Aogami) is a higher grade type by adding tungsten and chrome to Yasuki White Steel(Shirogami). Knives made of Yasuki Steel is known to cut better and to be easier to sharpen.
Main photo images show "270 mm" type.
| Brand | Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro |
| Blade type | Kiritsuke Style Yanagiba(Sashimi Knife)/Single bevel for Right Handed |
| Blade material | Yasuki Blue Steel(Aogami) #1 |
| Model | AO-NAMIUCHI |
| Blade Length |
270 mm/10.6" |
| Handle | Octagonal Japanese Magnolia Wood |
| Bolster | Buffalo Horn *Color may vary,due to natural products. |
| Attachment | Special Wooden Saya Cover(Japanese Magnolia) & Ebony Saya Pin |