
Sakai Kikumori - Tomoshibi - White #2 - 270mm Yanagiba - Ho Wood Handle
Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守Made in: Sakai, Osaka - JapanLine: TomoshibiProfile: YanagibaEdge Length: 268mmBlade Height: 34mmEdge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2Steel Type: CarbonConstruction: Awase Ni-MaiCladding: Soft IronFinish: Migaki/StandardBevel: SingleBevel Symmetry: 0:100Hand Orientation: Right-HandedHandle: Right-Handed D-ShapeHandle Material: Magnolia/Ho WoodFerrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo HornTotal Length: 415mmSpine Length: 272mmThickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mmThickness ½ way: 2.9mmThickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.4mm Handle Length: 140mmWeight: 184mmSaya/Guard: Purchased Separately Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.