Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White 2 Kurouchi Petty 165mm Stainless CladThe Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White 2 Kurouchi Petty 165mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precision for peeling, trimming, and detail work. This double bevel blade features a White 2 carbon steel core with san mai stainless cladding and a kurouchi surface finish. The 165mm edge length suits in hand tasks and general purpose cutting, while the reactive core demands immediate wiping and drying

this yanagiba pairs with a D-shaped ho wood handle secured by a black buffalo horn ferrule

The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the blade's balance point

is a round

the stone is too heavy and to be honest

where the slim blade reduces surface contact and friction during long drawing cuts

The double-bevel blade measures 270mm and utilises san-mai stainless Damascus construction with a Tsuchime surface finish

The Sakai Takayuki Inox Yanagiba 240mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for first-timers

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1 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

oil quenched

As a slicer with a generally flat profile

342 mm  Tip to Heel Length