Sakai Takayuki INOX Stainless Yanagiba 300mm (11.8")

The Sakai Takayuki INOX line gives you a taste of the Japanese traditional knife profile without the need of paying too much attention on caring the carbon steel. Comes with magnolia wood handle, buffalo horn ferrule (bolster). The steel hardened to HRC 57 means the steel will not chip as easily compare to the carbon steel, combined with its low price, this is the best choice if you are venturing into the beauty of Japanese style kitchen knives. Maintenance: Hand wash and wipe dry, NO DISHWASHER Please use the knife as it should be, not frozed food Hand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives Measurements Measurements Weight 204.5 g Total Length 450 mm Tip to Heel Length 290 mm Blade Height at Heel 34.9 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3.9 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 3.4 mm Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip 1.3 mm Steel High carbon stainless Hardness (HRC) 57-59 Handle Design Ho wood oval-shape handle with black ferrule