Yoshihiro Yauji Shirogami Hammered Yanagiba Kiritsuke Type 240mm Rose Wood Handle
Yoshihiro Yauji is an up and coming blacksmith based in Takefu, Fukui prefecture. Despite Yoshihiro’s relatively young age he has already developed a solid reputation for his craftsmanship. Forged from Shirogami 2 clad with soft iron with a kurouchi finish, deep textured tsuchime and mirror finished spine and ura. A head turning workhorse knife superbly finished.
Edge Angle: Single Bevel
Blade Length: 240mm
Total Length: 375mm
Weight: 183g
Hardness: HRC 63±1
Steel: Shirogami/White Carbon Steel
Handle: Octagonal Rose Wood Handle /Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Saya/ Sheath: Not included
Rust Resistant: NO
* Please dry thoroughly to avoid rust!!