Brand: Ittetsu
Maker: Satoshi Nakagawa
Origin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Shape: Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)
Note: This knife features a single bevel edge for precision slicing and is designed for right-handed use only.
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged Ni Mai
Core Steel: Shirogami #2 (White Carbon Steel)
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kasumi ("Hazy")
Engraving: Hand Engraved ("Ittetsu")
Edge: Single Bevel (Right Side)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Includes Magnolia Wood Saya & Pin
Blade Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 9.1" (232mm)
Blade Height: 1.3" (32mm)
Handle Length: 5.2" (133mm)
Overall Length: 14.9" (380mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.8mm at Heel
Weight: 4.5 oz. (141g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). This knife has a full carbon steel blade and cladding. It will rust if not cleaned and dried promptly after use. Any rust that forms should be removed. Over time, if cared for properly, this knife will develop a beautiful and protective patina.
Item number: IWN-240YG
