Yamawaki Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Mirror PolishedThis Yamawaki Hamono K tip Yanagiba measures 330mm and features Ginsan stainless steel with a mirror polished finish, best fitting professional chefs and collectors requiring a single bevel sashimi knife for precise raw fish preparation. The blade employs nimai stainless clad construction and belongs to the zori line, distinguished by a pronounced Sori recurve in the spine that creates a dramatically curved silhouette. This specific geometry

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Material: Steel

best fit for professional chefs and collectors requiring precise raw fish preparation in a compact format

The blade features a Damascus pattern and measures 34mm at the heel

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1mm at both the heel and middle

offering durability and a fine texture that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns

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presenting a substantial workhorse grind that can be relatively hard to sharpen

The Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Petty 130mm is a stainless-clad utility knife best fit for first-timers

Slicer width 6