Kiritsuke Yanagiba Sashimi Knife Mirror Finish Ebony Buffalo Horn Handle 270mm

A single-bevel kiritsuke yanagiba sashimi knife designed for precise Japanese cuisine such as sashimi and sushi. The blade is made of MKV10 high-carbon stainless steel with a full-steel (all-steel) construction, treated by vacuum hardening and sub-zero processing (cooling below -70C). The ultra mirror-polished blade is paired with an octagonal ebony handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule, for right-handed use.

• Subject / Motif: kiritsuke yanagiba sashimi knife, single bevel (right-handed)
• Technique: vacuum hardening and sub-zero processing (cooling below -70C) to stabilize the steel structure, improving wear resistance and toughness; ultra mirror polish finish
• Material: MKV10 high-carbon stainless steel blade; octagonal ebony handle with black buffalo horn ferrule
• Dimensions: blade length approx. 270 mm; overall length approx. 420 mm
• Hardness: approx. HRC 61
• Condition: Purchased new about a year ago and used only to test-cut vegetables, then stored unused. In fine condition with little sign of use, but as a pre-owned item please consider this before purchase. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.

The blade is resistant to rust and relatively easy to maintain, and the mirror-polished blade gives a refined, high-quality appearance.