Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hontanren Series Blue Steel No.2 GF-4ES Yanagiba 270mm (Octagonal Ebonywood Handle, Fully Hand Sharpened =Honba-Duke)

Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hontanren Series Knife is made with Ao-ko #2 (Blue Steel No.2; HRc. 62-63) and is the best-selling range of knives among Mizuno large selections.

Hontanren Series knife is forged, sharpened and polished (Hon Kasumi finished) using traditional methods and Mizuno Tanrenjo’s passion for fine craftsmanship ensures that these knives have outstanding sharpness and cutting performance.

This knife is fitted with a traditional Octagonal Ebonywood handle with a water buffalo horn ferrule / collar and also includes a matching magnolia wood Saya (Sheath) for safekeeping.

Yanagiba knives are primarily used to slice boneless fish fillets for Sashimi and Sushi dishes, but they can also be used to fillet small to medium-sized fish and are often used for skinning fish. The narrow blade and relatively acute edge angle of the Yanagiba are features which greatly reduce the effort required to cut through ingredients. As with the Sujihiki, the long blade allows the fish to be cut in one single drawing motion, from heel to tip. 

The combination of cutting technique, acute blade angle, and sharp edge result in very little cellular damage in the cut surface. This is particularly important for dishes where the fish is eaten raw, because it helps to preserve the original flavor and texture of the fish.

Specification

Knife Model: Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hontanren Series GF-4ES Yanagiba 270mm (Honba-Duke Sharpened)

Blade Material:  Blue Steel No.2

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62 to 63

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Single Bevel Edge

Handle Material: Octagonal Ebonywood Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule

Saya Included: Yes.