Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Yanagi-Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Rosewood Handle with Nuri Saya Cover Utility Kiritsuke This knife is highly prized

This knife is highly prized for its ability to handle tasks like chopping through root vegetables and thinly slicing tomatoes

preserving the freshness and integrity of the ingredients

This knife is complemented with a premium Western-style handcrafted mahogany handle that extends to the full tang of the knife

cutting performance

Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Yanagi-Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Rosewood Handle with Nuri Saya Cover Utility Kiritsuke This knife is highly prizedForged from High Carbon Blue Steel #2 with a hardness rating of 63 64 HRC, this Hongasumi Yanagi Kiritsuke features a traditional single edged grind, offering superior edge retention and the ability to achieve a finer edge compared to Kasumi grade knives. It's an excellent choice for intermediate level chefs and comes ready to use straight out of the box. Each knife is 100% handcrafted in Japan, ensuring that it is not mass produced. Our handmade