Korin Inc Masamoto HMA-AHYA-330 13" Right-Handed Single-Edge Yanagi Knife, Forged Blue Carbon Steel & Soft Iron, Wood Handle

SKU: HMA-AHYA-330 GTIN: 811789011435
$924.00
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The Masamoto Ao-ko Hongasumi HMA-AHYA-330 is a 13-inch (33 cm) right-handed yanagi with a single-sided edge and a forged blade made from blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.

It has a magnolia wood handle and water buffalo horn bolster, and is made in Japan. The carbon steel blade can discolor or rust when exposed to moisture or acidity.

Overall Dimensions:

13.0"D

Blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel blade

The forged blade combines blue carbon steel #2 with soft iron steel.

Single-sided edge

The knife has a single-side edge.

Right-handed design

The exact model is specified as right handed.

Magnolia wood handle

The handle is made from magnolia wood.

Water buffalo horn bolster

The knife includes a water buffalo horn bolster.

Forged construction

The blade is forged.

Made in Japan

The product is made in Japan.

Knife Type Yanagi
Blade Length 13 in (33 cm)
Handedness Right-handed
Blade Edge Smooth, single-sided
Blade Material Blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel
Construction Forged
Hardness HRC 62–63
Sharpening Advanced
Handle Material Magnolia wood
Bolster Material Water buffalo horn
Country of Manufacture Made in Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

The blade is 13 inches (33 cm) long.
Yes. The HMA-AHYA-330 is specified as right handed.
The forged blade combines blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
Yes. The catalog notes that moisture and acidity can cause discoloration or rust on the carbon steel blade.
The catalog lists sharpening as advanced.

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