Kikuichi Yanagi Tatsutogi 9.5″ Sushi Knife CUTLERY

The Kikuichi Tatsutogi Yanagi Knife is designed especially for preparing sushi and sashimi, and slicing raw fish and seafood. The long narrow blade is a single bevel, angled on one side and flat on the other for more precise cutting. Kikuichi bladesmithing began in the 13th century, creating Samurai swords for the Japanese emperor. Kikuichi has been making kitchen cutlery for 150 years, with the royal symbol of the chrysanthemum on all blades. The Tatsutogi series is Kikuichi’s most economical line of cutlery, ideal for novice Japanese knife users. Two types of steel are hand-forged to create this knife blade. The edge features SK tool steel, which is harder than Jigane Carbon steel, used for the spine and tang. The blade is sharpened to 56-58 Rockwell hardness for excellent edge retention, and hand engraved with the Kikuichi chrysanthemum logo. The D-shaped handle is made from Japanese Magnolia, with a water buffalo horn ferrule.

Product Features

• 9.5-inch blade
• Hand-forged SK tool steel edge and Jigane Carbon steel spine and tang
• 56-58 Rockwell hardness for excellent edge retention
• D-shaped handle made from Japanese Magnolia and water buffalo horn ferrule
• Hand wash and dry immediately after use

Product Information

• Model Number: YT24-09-5
• Dimension: 12 x 2 x 2 inches
• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Origin: Imported