UPC 700736841358

• This knife delivers Hongasumi grade high carbon steel sharpness and edge retention with stainless steel durability and ease of care
• VG Stainless steel blade with HRC 62-63 combines exceptional sharpness and optimal edge retention with stain resistance. Knife will become extremely sharp with whetstone sharpening and will glide through any type of fish with no pressure
• 11.8 inch (300mm) single edged blade with a traditional grind. Completely flat ground on front (SHINOGI), concave ground (URASUKI) with flat rim (URAOSHI) on the back
• Simple and elegant design with a handcrafted Rosewood Japanese D-shaped handle and a shitan bolster (COLOR VARIES) for a light and well balanced construction
• Lacquer coated magnolia wooden sheath provides odor and stain resistance with ease of cleaning. Hand wash only and sharpen on quality whetstones. Comes ready to use out of the box. 100% handcrafted in Japan. Not mass produced

Our handmade Yoshihiro VG Stain Resistant Hongasumi Yanagi is crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans. Exemplifying the most intricate techniques of forging, layering and hammering, VG Steel with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 6263, is forged with iron to create the most elaborate of finishes. Our Yoshihiro VG Stain Resistance Steel Hongasumi Yanagi is complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted premium Shitan Rosewood handle and a protective wooden sheath whi