Yoshihiro AOGASUMI Garasuki – Yasuki Blue Steel #2 (Aogami #2) Hongasumi Finish Poultry Butchery Knife
This Yoshihiro AOGASUMI Garasuki is crafted from Yasuki Blue Steel #2 (Aogami #2), a high-performance Japanese carbon steel enhanced with chromium and tungsten for improved hardness, edge retention, and durability. It is widely used in professional kitchen knives for its long-lasting sharpness and reliable cutting performance.
The Garasuki is a traditional Japanese poultry knife designed specifically for breaking down chicken, duck, and other poultry. It features a pointed, rigid blade that allows precise cutting through joints, bones, and meat with control and efficiency.
Blue Steel #2 offers superior edge retention and durability compared to White Steel, making it highly valued for heavy-duty professional use.
It is a right-handed single-bevel knife designed for professional use. The handle is made from Magnolia wood with a Buffalo horn bolster, providing durability and a stable, traditional Japanese balance.
Main photo images show "180 mm" type.
| Brand | Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro 郷右馬允義弘 |
| Blade Type | Garasuki Knife/Single bevel for Right Handed |
| Blade Material | Yasuki Blue Steel (Aogami/Aonikou) #2 |
| Series | Aogasumi 青霞 |
| Blade Length |
150 mm/5.9" |
| Handle | Octagonal Magnolia Wood |
| Bolster | Buffalo Horn *Color may vary, due to natural products. |
| Option | Wooden Saya Cover & Saya Pin, originally stamped by Yoshihiro |
*Definition of Blade Length :the Length from top edge of the blade to the end.
** This is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep DRY after use or it may get rust.
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