Japanese HOCHO 4023 - Yanagiba knife from 1K-6 MoV steel 270 mm blade. Kanetsugu, Japan
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Yanagiba high-tech one-sided slicer, for cutting in one motion.
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Indispensable for masters of cooking Japanese sushi or sashimi dishes.
This blade will cut raw fish fillets in a way that no other knife, for example classic chef's knife (gyuto).
The most correct size for Yanagi ba is 270 and better 300 mm.
It is with such characteristics, it turns out to make even and beautiful slices.
Reasonable to protect the cutting edge from contact with hard objects, to preserve razor sharpness.
When cutting only soft food products, the Yanagiba will remain sharp for an exceptionally long time.
Asymmetrical descents, designed for right-handed. Right convex, on the left a little concave.
Corrosion-resistant molybdenum 1K-6 Daido High-carbon steel with cryogenic hardening at a temperature of -70 °C, for maximum improvement in working qualities.
Made in Japan, at the facilities of Seki Kanetsugu Co. Ltd using manual processes and high-precision CNC machines.
Hardness 57 HRC.
Thin full-sized handle with oval cross-section.
High-strength food-grade polymer, with non-slip texture repeating wooden surface.
Bolster from 18-8 Stainless steel.
All parts are immaculately fitted, which demonstrates high production culture and compliance with hygiene requirements.
The assembly is extremely durable, with the expectation of commercial use.
Advice on handling, storage and careautiful slices.
Reasonable to protect the cutting edge from contact with hard objects, to preserve razor sharpness.
When cutting only soft food products, the Yanagiba will remain sharp for an exceptionally long time.
Advice on handling, storage and care:
Adhering to these simple rules, the owner will receive only positive emotions using his knife set.
With respectful attitude, a quality knife will last for decades, requiring only a few times a year for a planned recovery of sharpness.
| Knife specifications: | |
| Manufacturer: | Seki Kanetsugu Knife Co. |
| Country of origin: | Japan |
| Blade steel: | Stainless 1K-6 Daido High-carbon steel with cryogenic treatment at -70 °C |
| Qty. of layers: | Single-layer steel |
| Steel hardness: | ≈ 57 HRC on the Rockwell scale |
| Blade lenght: | 270 mm |
| Greatest blade width: | 33 mm |
| Blade thickness: | 2.5 mm |
| Sharpening type: | One-sided, right slope convex, left concave |
| Handle lenght: | 136 mm |
| Handle material: | High-tech polymer material with wood texture |
| Overall length: | 412 mm |
| Weight: | 190 g |
| Sterilization: | Not recommended |














