Tomihisa Rikyu White Steel #2 Rosewood Yanagi 270mm - Left Handed

Steel Type: Shirogami #2 White Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Rosewood Octagonal Handle with Buffalo horn bolster
Rockwell HRC: 60-63
Blade Length: 270mm, 10.6 inches
Bevel: Traditional Single-Edged (Left)

The knife comes with a wooden Saya (Sheath) Cover

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 Tomihisa Shiro#2 Series: This series features Shirogami White Carbon Steel forged and manufactured by the master blacksmiths of the Sakai Region. The choice of sushi chefs, the White Carbon Steel offers extreme sharpness and effortless sharpening capabilities due to its unique metallurgical structure. The series offers three handle options: the classic and minimalist Magnolia Handle, the exquisite Octagonal Rosewood Handle, and the sleek Walnut Handle. Each handle is elegantly adorned with a luxurious Buffalo Horn Bolster, adding a touch of refinement to the knives. 

About Tomihisa: Tomihisa is KUTO's own in-house brand of knives. The name "富久" Tomihisa derives from the name of the owner: "久富" Kutomi, with the Japanese Kanji characters reversed. The Tomihisa lines are curated using affordable and high-quality steels, which offer the optimal balance of easy maintenance, sharpening, and long-lasting sharpness. These knives are forged by master craftsmen from the regions of Tosa, Seki, and Sakai in Japan.