Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm
Yauji Yoshihiro

Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm

£340.00

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£340.00

A beautiful right handed, single bevel yanagiba perfectly crafted for long slicing required in fish preparation, this is an excellent size for use in smaller kitchens and workspaces.

This knife is fitted with an octagonal ebony and black buffalo horn handle.

 
Product Code: YAUJ-004-##

About this range

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.

Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm - product quick view

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Knife Measurements - Yauji Yoshihiro Blue #2 Damascus Yanagiba 240mm

  • Blade Length: 233mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 388mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 36.3mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 3.20mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.78mm (Measured halfway along spine) 0.90mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 172 grams

Range Specifications

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

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

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

We recommend a large gyuto size (27x5.5cm) blade guard for this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

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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