Sakai Takayuki Ebony Handle Ginsan-Ko Yanagi

Steel Type: Ginsan-Ko High-Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Ebony Wooden Handle with Buffalo Horn Bolster
Rockwell HRC: 61:62
Blade Length: 270mm, 10.6 inch / 300mm, 11.8 inch
Bevel: Traditional Single Edged (Right)

About the Yanagi: The Yanagi is used to slice boneless fish fillets into sashimi and sushi. The graceful, long, and thin blade is designed to cut slices in one drawing stroke, which applies minimal pressure on the flesh of the fish to avoid stress and cell destruction.

About The Sakai Takayuki Ebony Ginsan Series: This series from Sakai Takayuki is one of the most luxurious and high-performance knives of the brand. The blade is constructed from Ginsan Ko Steel or "Silver Steel", its sharpness and ease of sharpening are similar and almost identical to White Steel, but it has stainless properties so the maintenance is a lot easier. The handle is made from a luxurious Ebony Wood, which is one of the most expensive woods in the world for its density, durability, and aesthetics.