Korin Inc Masamoto HMA-ALHYA-270 Yanagi Knife, 10-1/2" Blade, Blue Carbon Steel, Single-Side Edge, Wood Handle

SKU: HMA-ALHYA-270 GTIN: 811789011459
$1,087.80
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The Masamoto Ao-ko Layered Steel Hongasumi Yanagi knife has a 10-1/2-inch (27 cm) blade made from blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel. It is right-handed with a single-side edge and features forged, welded, and hammered construction.

The knife has a magnolia wood handle and water buffalo horn bolster and is made in Japan. As a carbon-steel knife, moisture and acidity may cause discoloration or rust.

Overall Dimensions:

10.5"D

Blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel blade

The blade is made from blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.

Forged, welded, and hammered construction

The blade uses forged, welded, and hammered construction.

Single-side edge

The knife has a single-side edge.

Right-handed design

The knife is specified for right-handed use.

Magnolia wood handle

The handle is made from magnolia wood.

Water buffalo horn bolster

The knife has a water buffalo horn bolster.

Made in Japan

The product is made in Japan.

Type Yanagi
Blade length 10.5 in (27 cm)
Handedness Right-handed
Blade edge Single-side edge
Blade material Blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel
Construction Forged, welded, and hammered
Handle material Magnolia wood
Bolster material Water buffalo horn
Hardness HRC 62-63
Sharpening Advanced
Country of origin Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

The blade is 10.5 inches (27 cm) long.
Yes. It is specified for right-handed use and has a single-side edge.
The blade uses blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel.
Moisture and acidity may cause discoloration or rust on the carbon-steel blade.
It is made in Japan.

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