Name: Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Sakimaru Yanagiba 330mm
Brand: Yauji Yoshihiro
SKU: YAUJ-002
Price: 410.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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First Impressions

The single bevel range is designed specifically for right handed use only and the sharpness out of the box is superb.

Beauty

Not just functional, it's also beautiful. On one side is an intricate pattern and the exposed layering as the single bevel tapers down to the cutting edge and on the back is the functional and undecorated size that does the work.

In Hand

It's the small detail that often elevates a knife and one of the nicest touches we note on this range is that the edge of the heel on the patterned side has been rounded off ever so slightly to aid comfort and so when you're using a pinch grip in particular you can feel the smoothness in that heel notch area of the knife.

A lovely touch and just speaks to the overall quality of the blade and skill of Yoshihiro san.

Durability

Blue #2 clad in stainless is commonly used combination designed to pair durability and edge retention with easy sharpening between uses so it's going to be a solid steel pairing to last a long time.

Ease of Care

The Blue #2 will develop a patina with use so care instructions for reactive steel can be found in our carbon steel care page.

Our Verdict

It's a very well made and finished knife and the design and production is based on the same knives Hideo Kitaoka has been making for many years and has now passed to his highly skilled apprentice.

The Blue #2 damascus is a stunning choice if you're in the market for a right handed single bevel knife.

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Product details

Blade Length: 326mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 494mm (Blade + Handle)
Blade Thickness: 3.27mm (Measured level with heel)
Blade Height: 36.1mm (Heel to spine)
Total Weight: 226 grams
Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.

Read the carbon steel care guide
Order a carbon steel care kit
Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Octagonal walnut
Left or Right handed: Right only (Single Bevel)

Product SKU: YAUJ-002

Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.

Blacksmith Profile

Yauji Yoshihiro

Born in 1983, Yoshihiro san is already an highly experienced blacksmith having completed the long apprecenticeship under the tutelage of master Hideo Kitaoka.

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Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Sakimaru Yanagiba 330mm