Yasuki White Steel #2(Pure Carbon Shirogami),Sakai-made Professional Japanese Style Gyuto
YUURAKU 有楽 is the Sakai-made professional knife model, from ASHI HAMONO(ASHI Cutlery Works), well-known brand name as "GINGA(銀香)".
ASHI HAMONO makes incredibly high performance knives out of Sakai, Osaka Japan. Their knives are famous for thin blade and superb geometry. The blade has a slight convexity making the cutting feel very enjoyable.
Yasuki White Steel #2(Shirogami or Shiroko in Japanese) is rated at 61-62 HRC. It takes an incredible sharp edge, shapens very easily and also has great wear resistance.
ASHI HAMONO makes incredibly high performance knives out of Sakai, Osaka Japan. Their knives are famous for thin blade and superb geometry. The blade has a slight convexity making the cutting feel very enjoyable.
Yasuki White Steel #2(Shirogami or Shiroko in Japanese) is rated at 61-62 HRC. It takes an incredible sharp edge, shapens very easily and also has great wear resistance.
Brand | YUURAKU 有楽 |
Maker |
ASHI HAMONO/ASHI Cutlery Works Co., Ltd. (Sakai City, Osaka/Japan) |
Model | Pure Carbon |
Blade material | Yasuki White Steel #2(Shirogami 白紙) |
Construction type | Mono-Steel |
Blade type | Gyuto (Chef's Knife) /Double bevel |
Blade Length |
210 mm/8.3" |
Handle | Professional Octagonal Magnolia Wood |
Bolster | Buffalo Horn *Color may vary, due to natural products |
*Option | Wooden Saya Cover & Ebony Saya Pin *See variation and images |
Remarks | This is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep DRY after use or it may get rust. |