Silver Tides Kiritsuke Yanagiba 312mm

Crafted from a variety of carbon alloys by the hands of the Nigara Hamono bladesmiths who carry on a legacy which stretches back over 350 years, we present the Silver Tides Kiritsuke Yanagiba. From the Kagetora Collection, crafted in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture at the shop run today by 8th generation lead blacksmith Go Yoshizawa, this single-bevel, 312mm / 12.3″ yanagiba blade features a pointed kiritsuke-style tip and a thin, razor-sharp edge. Forged by hand, the san mai constructions delivers a core of White No.2 and Blue No.2 carbon damascus with damascus cladding. A concave urasuki on the blade’s left side (designed for the right-handed chef) and chisel-ground right side, present the damascus patterns in different lights, giving every inch of this work of functional art a story of its own. Offered in traditional form without a handle installed, the new owner is able to select, or have made, a handle to suit their exact preferences. For long, precise and delicate slices of fish and other proteins, the yanagiba is a purpose-built tool with a long history, and this rendition is as fine as they come.