Hand Forged Japanese - Sakai Takayuki Genbu Blue Steel Mirror Finish 300mm

Sakai Takayuki Genbu Blue Steel No.2 Mirrored Finish Sakimaru Yanagiba 300mm with Ebony Wood Handle and Saya Sheath

Sakai Takayuki

Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality.

This knife is the best we have ever carried in the shop, it is incredible! The weight and feel are out of this world. Handcrafted with style and grace to perfection!

Basically a smaller version of the well-loved Samurai sword!

An incredible gift for someone (wedding springs to mind) or just do yourself a favour, own this knife!

Specifications:

Knife Type: Sakimaru Yanagiba

Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)

Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62

Blade Type: Single-edged blade

Blade Length: 300mm (11.8")

Blade Height: 38mm (1.5")

Blade Thickness: 4.7mm (0.185")

Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn

Handle Material: Ebony Wood

Handle Length: 145mm (5.7")

Weight: 316g (11.1 ounces)

Use and Care

- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.

- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.

- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.

- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.