Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Yanagiba 210mm collection-hatsukokoro-hayabusa-silver3 In all other respects the

In all other respects the knife is of the normal finish level and quality

This knife is made in a unique hand forged coreless damascus combining 250 layers of blue and white #2 steel and paired with a beautiful karin wood handle finished with white buffalo horn and nickel silver rings this is without question

it's a perfect size - being nimble enough for small jobs but long enough to tackle larger prep jobs

The subtle taper and flat grind provide a smooth cutting experience and it's ideal for single longer cuts on boneless proteins

Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Yanagiba 210mm collection-hatsukokoro-hayabusa-silver3 In all other respects theA short and precise yanagiba from Kitaoka san designed for working in smaller spaces where working area is at a premium or for preparing smaller fish for sushi.