Trade In Sakai Takayuki Itsuo Doi 270mm Yanagi Shirogami 2

Trade in yanagi in great condition with original packaging. This white steel yanagi by famed blacksmith Itsuo Doi has been slightly refurbished to remove some light surface oxidation and spotting as will as having a fresh BC micro bevel applied for ready to use cutting ability. This knife was owned responsibly by a high-level professional but saw little use and appears to have never been sharpened prior to the micro bevel application. 

Itsuo Doi has been hand crafting superb knive sin Sakai since 1966 after become the apprentice of his father, Keijiro Doi. His is considered a keep of traditional Sakai knife making and is celebrated as master of his craft. This example from Doi-san features a hand carved dragon design. 

Brand: Sakai Takayuki
Smith: Itsuo Doi
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Profile: Yanagi
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Iron Clad Carbon Steel
Steel: Shirogami (white) 2 
Handle: Wood with Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 411mm
Handle Length: 141mm
Handle to Tip Length: 273mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Edge Length: 261mm
Thickness: 3.91mm at Kanji/Stamp
Weight: 182g
Hand Orientation: Right
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