Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 270 mm Mirror-polished Ebony HandleThis Nakagawa Ginsan K tip Yanagiba 270 mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and students requiring stainless steel performance with traditional geometry. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this blade features Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 steel clad in stainless steel with a Kasumi finish. The K tip profile provides a defined point for fine cutting tasks alongside standard long draw slicing, while the 257 mm edge length

even by the best guys

4 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2

this blade requires drying after use to prevent oxidation despite the stainless cladding

As a certified traditional craftsman operating a solo workshop

long slicing strokes

this ko-deba balances heft with control during precision cutting

SG2 powdered steel provides high wear resistance and edge retention due to uniform carbide distribution from the powder metallurgy process

while the flatter edge geometry supports effective peeling when held directly in hand

traditional Damascus artistry

while the 180mm edge length suits slicing

A mirror polish finish covers the blade surface

and weighs 113g