Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba 300mm with Blood Groove Black & White EbonyThis Yoshikazu Ikeda Mizu Honyaki Yanagiba is a 300mm single bevel sashimi knife forged from Blue #1 carbon steel, best fit for professionals requiring precise raw fish preparation. Crafted in Sakai by a certified Traditional Craftsman and president of the Sakai Uchihamono Traditional Craftsmen Association, this honyaki blade features a mirror polish finish and a blood groove. The 300mm length suits professional kitchens where extended blade reach

and an edge length of 168mm

It is a perfect blade when you are doing some small preparation in the kitchen

The Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Petty 150mm is a Sakai-made utility knife with a reactive soft iron clad blade and Black Chacate handle

6mm at the spine throughout its length with a 25mm heel height

0 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade  2

Weight160 g

The 180mm santoku shape measures 44mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 2

SG2 steel by Takefu Special Steel achieves 62-64 HRC through a fine microscopic structure that supports edge retention and wear resistance in a sanmai stainless clad construction with a migaki finish

An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that balances the 240mm blade

and built to last

Weighing 171g with a 52mm heel height

making this knife suitable for users who prefer less upkeep than traditional carbon steels while maintaining the functionality required for delicate vegetable preparation