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Specifications
- Model: YK21
- Series: Kasumi Series
- Type: Yanagi (sashimi knife)
- Blade length: 8.25 inches (210mm)
- Edge steel: White #2 carbon steel
- Construction: 2 layers, hand forged: White #2 edge with soft carbon steel back
- Hardness: 61 to 64 HRC, per Kikuichi
- Bevel: Single bevel (traditional Japanese grind); left-handed versions by special order from Kikuichi
- Handle: “D”-shaped wa (Japanese) handle, Japanese magnolia, with water buffalo horn ferrule
- Included: Saya, per Kikuichi
- Made in: Japan
Kikuichi Traditional and Carbon Knives Compared
| Knife | Series | Blade | Steel and hardness | Bevel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanagi | Kasumi | 8.25 in. (210mm) | White #2, 61-64 HRC | Single |
| Yanagi | Kasumi | 9.4 in. (240mm) | White #2, 61-64 HRC | Single |
| Fuguhiki | Kasumi | 9.4 in. (240mm) | White #2, 61-64 HRC | Single |
| Yanagi | Kasumitogi | 10.6 in. (270mm) | White #3, 57-60 HRC | Single |
| Kiritsuke Yanagi | Kokaji (Sakai) | 9.4 in. (240mm) | White #2, 61-62 HRC | Single |
| Kiritsuke Gyuto | Kokaji (Sakai) | 8.25 in. (210mm) | White #2, 61-62 HRC | Double |
| Gyuto, limited edition | WTC | 7.1 in. (180mm) | White #2, 63 HRC | Double |
Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains the yanagi, kiritsuke and gyuto shapes.
Carbon Steel Care
Kikuichi cautions that carbon steel will patina with regular use and will rust if left wet, and that the patina is not a defect. Wash the knife by hand, dry it at once and apply a thin coat of Kikuichi Tsubaki Camellia Knife Oil before storing. Kikuichi also advises care when cutting anything that may contain bones, pits, seeds or hard pieces, or that was previously frozen. Never use a dishwasher.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 8 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 210 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | No |
| Grind | Urasuki Chisel |
| Steel Type | White #2 Carbon Steel |
| Rockwell Hardness | No |
| Stainless | No |
| Handle Material | Oiled Japanese Magnolia (Ho) Wood with a Buffalo Horn Ferrule |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | No |
| Brand | Kikuichi |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| SKU | YK21 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | YK21-08-0 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | No |
