Yoshihiro AOGASUMI Sakimaru Takohiki – Yasuki Blue Steel #2 (Aogami #2) Hongasumi Finish Japanese Sashimi Knife
This Yoshihiro AOGASUMI Sakimaru Takohiki 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.
Blue Steel #2 offers superior wear resistance compared to White Steel, making it highly valued by chefs who require sustained edge performance during intensive use while maintaining excellent sharpness.
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.
| Brand | Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro 郷右馬允義弘 |
| Blade Type | Sakimaru Takohiki (Sashimi Knife)/Single bevel for Right Handed |
| Blade Material | Yasuki Blue Steel #2 |
| Series | AOGASUMI(青霞） |
| Blade Length |
270 mm/10.6" |
| Handle | Octagonal Japanese Magnolia Wood |
| Bolster | Buffalo Horn *Color may vary, due to natural products. |
| Option | Wooden Saya Cover & Saya Pin, originally stamped by Yoshihiro |
*Blade Length of the Knife defines 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).
** 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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