Honyaki SK Carbon Steel Yanagiba Sashimi Kitchen Knife 7.87" 200mm Sakai Kikuo

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If this happens, feel free to contact me. ■Item Description■Condition : Fair (4.5) / Sharpened (Balanced focus on sharpness and chip resistance) / No Box 1.01.52.02.5 3.03.5 4.0 4.5 5.05.56.0MintExcellent+ExcellentExcellent- Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor Hypothetical US Price (New): Under $100 (excluding shipping) Blade length : 7.87 inches (200mm)Overall length : 13.4 inches (340mm)Spine Thickness at Base : 2.5-1.9mmItem Weight : 3.7 oz (106 g)Blade Edge : Single-bevel (for right-handed)Blade Material : SK Carbon SteelHRC : Probably 58-60Handle Material : WoodCountry/Region of Manufacture : Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, JapanOthers : Not dishwasher-safe ・About this item This is a Yanagiba knife made in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery production areas. This knife is not made using Kasumi (a combination of carbon steel and soft iron), but instead made entirely from a single material as a Honyaki. The manufacturer that made this knife has already gone out of business, so the exact blade material is unknown, but it is probably SK carbon steel. By the way, the "Kiku" in Kikuo refers to the chrysanthemum flower used in the Japanese Imperial family’s crest. Knives with this engraving are generally of good quality, with only a few exceptions, but this knife is so old that the original retail price is unknown. Since the manufacturer has gone out of business, the details are unclear. It could potentially be a very expensive knife, but I personally don’t think it's that high-priced. Even if this knife were sold as new in the U.S., the price would likely be under $100. This knife was sharpened not by me, but by a Japanese knife enthusiast using a whetstone. It cuts well, and the handle is new; however, as shown in the last photo, there is a slight distortion along the blade edge. I considered correcting this distortion, but since there is also no urasuki, I decided to sell it as is. Therefore, it has a low rating, but it should be fine for slicing. ・What is the meaning of the characters engraved on the blades? On the right side of the blade, five characters are engraved, although part of them is fading. The two characters arranged horizontally mean "registration," while the three characters arranged vertically mean "Sakai Kikuo." By the way, the "O" means "king." It's an impressive name that translates to "King of Chrysanthemums," but based on my sharpening experience, I don’t feel that this knife is particularly high-priced. ・What is Sakai Kikuo? Since this company has already gone out of business, I was unable to obtain any information. I check the Japanese used market daily, but this is the first time I have seen a knife labeled "Sakai Kikuo. ・Who I would recommend this knife to. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a used Yanagiba knife that is ready to use as soon as it arrives. Maintenance will require a whetstone. This knife is prone to rust, so be sure to wipe it dry after use. If left as is, it will rust quickly. ■About me■I am a Japanese living in Tokyo and I love to cook. I sell only real items. Also, please do not worry about used items. I possess a permit to sell used issued by the Japanese police. ・About new kitchen knives.I sell only great value for money knives, which are almost unknown outside of Japan. ・About used kitchen knives.I sell only used knives that are of original quality, condition, and commensurate with the purchase price. ・About other items.I sell items that I think are good and yet difficult to find outside of Japan. ・About the auction.I do not auction items for which I know the manufacturer, material, and MPN because I know the fair price. 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Price: 20 USD

Location: Tokyo

End Time: 2024-11-29T23:05:05.000Z

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