Brand: Sakai Takayuki
Maker: Itsuo Doi
Series: Homura Guren
Origin: Sakai, Japan
Shape: Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)
Note: This knife features a single bevel edge for precision slicing and is designed for right-handed use only. Due to the way this blade is hand ground, the black hammered finish appears only on the front of the blade, while the back of the blade has a hazy kasumi finish.
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged Ni Mai
Core Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue Carbon Steel)
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi Tsuchime ("Hammered Blacksmith's Finish")
Mark (Front): Engraved - "Homura"+ Itsuo Doi emblem
Mark (Back): Engraved - "Sakai Takayuki Blue #2"
Edge: Single Bevel (Right Side)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Burnt Oak with Urushi Finish
Blade Length: 11.8" (300mm)
Edge Length: 11.8" (300mm)
Blade Height: 1.4" (35mm)
Handle Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Overall Length: 17.7" (450mm)
Spine Thickness: 4.7mm at Heel
Weight: 10 oz. (285g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). This knife has a full carbon steel blade and reactive 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: 01188
