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Trade in Kitaoka 240mm Yanagiba Shirogami 1 Damascus

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Trade in yanagi in new condition with original packaging. This carbon steel knife has no indications that it was ever used and is listed as received.

Katsushige Kitaoka is a master blacksmith based in Takefu, Echizen City, Japan, a region with over 700 years of blade-making tradition. Specializing in single-bevel Japanese knives, Kitaoka-san hand-forges each blade using time-honored methods. Known for his meticulous craftsmanship, traditional warikomi forging, and exceptional grind quality, Kitaoka's knives are prized by chefs and collectors for their performance, heritage, and refined simplicity.

Brand: Kitaoka
Smith: Katsushige Kitaoka
Producing Area: Takefu, JPN
Profile: Yanagi
Size: 240mm
Blade Type: Carbon
Steel Type: Shirogami 1
Total Length: 344mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Handle to Tip Length: 215mm
Edge Length: 205mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Thickness: 3.04mm
Weight: 118g

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 advise using hand sharpening on whetstones. Single bevel knives perform best at fine finishes but this makes the edges more delicate. Do not over sharpen the ura side of the knife. Do not use pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Honing rods are not recommended, use a strop for maintenance and deburring after sharpening.

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