It is a very unusual size of 480 mm.
Normally, this size is a double-edged blade for tuna, but this is a single-edged,
YANAGIBA SAKIMARU type.
Normally, this size is a double-edged blade for tuna, but this is a single-edged,
YANAGIBA SAKIMARU type.
The forging date is November 23, 2004.
The blade is attached on November 25, 2020.
Since it is a steel material 17 years ago, I think there is no concern that it
The blade is attached on November 25, 2020.
Since it is a steel material 17 years ago, I think there is no concern that it
will bend in the future.
The sharpener is Mr. Koichi Motimoto, a traditional craftsman from Sakai.
It comes with a product certificate.
This is a very valuable one.
The sharpener is Mr. Koichi Motimoto, a traditional craftsman from Sakai.
It comes with a product certificate.
This is a very valuable one.
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Specification
Status:
Brand New/unused
Rust prevention:
We ship with rust-stopping oil.
Country/Region of Brade:
Sakai / Osaka Pref./ Japan
Blacksmith:
Tatsuo Ikeda (Traditional Craftman / He passed away)
Sharpener:
Koichi Morimoto (Traditional Craftman)
Knife Type:
Maguro (Tuna) Knife
Constraction of Knives:
SIngle Edge (Bebvel)
Steel Type of Cutting Edge:
Japanese Carbon Steel
Forge Welding:
Double Welding (Hagane on Soft Iron)
Forging Method:
Free forging
Quenching Methood:
Traditional Pine Charcoal Quenching (Duble Steel)
HRC (Rockwell hardness):
Unmeasured
Finish and design:
Kasumi finish
Weight:
According to image
Handle Tyep:
Octagonal Magnolia
Joining Handle:
Unjoined / If you want to join, please check the joining request (free)
Date of manufacture:
Forging year 2004
Certificate or Booklet:
Equipped Certificate
Dominant hand:
Right-handed
Note of Use:
Since the blade can chip or break, do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or hard bones.
Maintenance:
this is a high carbon steel knife, the knife rusts easily,which requires special care. Apply oil if for long-term storage. Also use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
Display Goods:
Knife holder is not included.
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Important Notice
*Colour and shape can differ from the photo and actual product due to camera and lighting.
*Also, you may see difference in colour due to the oil applied to protect from rust.
*For handmade products, there may be small scratches. There is no problem in use at all.
*In addition, vintage products may have minor scratches due to long-term storage.
*Wood products may age over time.
Please check the image well before purchasing.