Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mmThe Nigara Anmon Kurozome Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm is a single bevel sashimi knife featuring Blue 2 steel and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. This K tip variant possesses a flatter profile and defined tip that enhances slicing capability while enabling fine cutting work with the front section of the blade. The 270mm length suits both home use and professional kitchens requiring precision

VG10 stainless steel from Takefu Special Steel achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and contains 15% chromium for corrosion resistance alongside molybdenum and vanadium for wear resistance and edge retention

Before first use: oil seasoning

The 270mm blade length suits precise slicing tasks in Japanese cuisine

and distinctive handle material positions this petty within the top tier of the Tanaka SG2 Kurozome Damascus line for collectors seeking functional craft mastery

Takefu Special Steel manufactures the COSP alloy

Wash with detergent and dry to prevent rust

this knife combines artistic damascus aesthetics with functional performance for precise vegetable preparation tasks

The knife weighs 226g with spine thickness measuring 2

7mm at the spine above the heel and tapering to 1

the reactive carbon steel core requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent rust and develop a protective patina

FBw15-3926: 39cm * 26cm * 1

this batch of Fujin is the more desirable Takefu powdered SG2