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Hitohira Gorobei 300mm Yanagi Aogami 2 Ho Wood - LEFTY

$429.72
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Hand forged iron clad aogami 2 carbon steel left handed yanagi.

We have been very impressed with this series from Hitohira, the Gorobei knives are durable and well ground and sharpen very well at this price point.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Yanagiba
Size: 300mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule D-Shape
Total Length: 445mm
Edge Length: 294mm
Handle to Tip Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Thickness: 4mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 198g
Hand Orientation: Left-Handed

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and dried immediately after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Twisting, scraping, and heavy use, as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.

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