Sakai Takayuki Gintan Ginsanko Yanagiba 270/300mm Ho-wood Handlehe Gintan () is a K&S special order from Takayuki that has a improved overall package, such as a teak handle and hand engraved kanji, yet maintains a very competitive pricing. The Ginsanko is basically the stainless version of white 2 steel. Has a bit over 1% Carbon content, the steel gives great sharpness, edge retention and toughness. It is perfect for those looking to give Japanese traditional Yanagiba a try but fear about the relative high

Blade Height at Heel

Weighing 178g with a wenge handle

4 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 2

Simple yet elegant design: the handle has to please your eye

Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle and horn ferrule

For Honyaki

The San line perfectly combines elegance with utility

Headed by eighth generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa in Aomori

The Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with distinctive artistic finish

The Yoshikawa Oil Filtering Pot utilize the active charcoal filter to filter out any fine residues from cooking

this knife presents specific geometry for precision tasks

which is indispensable for stretching cookies and puff pastry