Sakai Takumi Ajimasa Yanagiba – Yasuki Silver Steel #3 (Ginsan #3) Stainless Steel Hongasumi Finish Japanese Sashimi Knife
This Sakai Takumi Ajimasa Yanagiba is crafted from Yasuki Silver Steel #3 (Ginsan #3), a high-quality Japanese stainless steel that combines excellent sharpness with strong corrosion resistance. It offers a cutting performance close to traditional carbon steels while being much easier to maintain in daily use.
Its fine grain structure allows for precise edge refinement, making it highly suitable for professional sashimi preparation where both sharpness and practicality are required.
It is a right-handed single-bevel knife designed for traditional professional use. The handle is made from Magnolia wood with a Buffalo horn bolster, providing a balanced and authentic Japanese feel. The blade features a refined Hongasumi finish, highlighting traditional craftsmanship.
| Brand | Sakai Takumi Ajimasa 堺匠味正 |
| Blade Type | Yanagiba Knife/Single bevel for Right Handed |
| Blade Material | Yasuki Silver #3 Stainless Steel (GINSAN 銀三) |
| Model | GINSAN Series |
| Blade Length |
210 mm/8.3" |
| Handle | Octagonal Magnolia Wood |
| Bolster | Buffalo Horn *Color may vary due to natural products |
| Option | Wooden Saya Cover & Saya Pin |
| Remarks | For professional use, sharpening with a whetstone before first use is recommended. The blade is pre-sharpened but traditionally refined by users according to preference. |
*Definition of Blade Length: the Length from top edge of the blade(tip) to Root of the steel(Machi),not top edge of the blade(tip) to the end(Ago).
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