Sakai Takayuki White #2 Kurouchi Yanagi 300mm (11.8")

Sakai Takayuki White #2 Kurouchi

Made exclusively for Echi by Sakai Takayuki, this line is forged by renowned blacksmith Togashi-san. They are crafted in the kasumi method of joining a soft iron jacket with carbon steel core. The blades go through additional tempering, cooling and hammering steps to ensure maximum sharpness and blade strength. These knives are forged from a Yasuki White #2 Steel with edges created completely by hand and sharpened on a combination of wheels and sharpening stones. The blade is left unpolished in the kurouchi style, which gives the knife a beautiful rustic, black finish. Octagonal-shaped yew handles and water buffalo bolsters are easy to grip and comfortable in the hand, even through long hours of use.

Please note: This knife is made from carbon steel, which gets incredibly sharp and is easy to sharpen but requires additional maintenance. This knife should be kept clean and dry at all times and oiled when not in use for an extended amount of time. Carbon knives can be reactive with high acid foods.

Yanagi are single-edged traditional Japanese knives used in a long drawing motion to cut precise slices of sushi, sashimi and crudo and their single-edge means they are able get incredibly sharp.

*These knives are single edged and are for right handed users. Please contact us for pricing on left handed models.

Specifications

Use & Care

• Handwash in warm water and towel dry
• Do not cut frozen foods
• Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives

* Echi is a purveyor of the finest Japanese Chef Knives, kitchenware and barware.

Shipping & Delivery

• Free shipping on orders over $75 USD. Orders ship via FedEx or UPS from Japan, arriving in 4-7 business days.
• Available to 150+ countries. Free shipping on orders over $75 USD. Delivery in 7-10 business days.
• A tracking link will be sent via email upon shipment.
• Customers are responsible for any import duties or taxes upon arrival.

Returns & Refunds

• Items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in original packaging.
• Contact support@echiknife.com with photos before returning the item.
  Customers cover return shipping fees.
• Processed after inspection, credited to the original payment method.
• Engraved/customized items cannot be refunded. Only defective items are eligible for replacement.
  

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