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Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, this 300mm blade features SG2 powdered stainless steel with a mirror polish finish and san-mai stainless clad construction. The long, slender yanagiba profile is designed specifically for slicing sashimi and seafood with minimal effort, making it a dedicated tool for Japanese culinary tasks where clean cuts are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy. The stainless cladding simplifies maintenance while the single-bevel geometry supports traditional sharpening techniques required for this profile. An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip that pairs with the 253g weight and 35mm heel height to balance the 287mm edge length. This ni-mai build combines Sukenari’s experience forging difficult powdered steels with a functional aesthetic suited to demanding kitchen environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46437693391069,"sku":"SUKE-SG2-NIM-YA300","price":849.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariSG2NimaiYanagiba330mm-missingsaya-20250516-05.jpg?v=1747531473"},{"product_id":"sukenari-sg2-ni-mai-2-layer-sakimaru-takobiki-270mmmirror-polish","title":"Sukenari SG2 Ni-mai (2 layer) Sakimaru Takobiki 270mm Mirror Polish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sukenari SG2 Ni-mai Sakimaru Takobiki 270mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife with a mirror-polished stainless clad blade, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise raw fish slicing. This Kanto-style slicer features a gently rounded sakimaru tip and flat profile designed to draw clean, uninterrupted slices through protein in one smooth pull. The 260mm edge length and 30mm heel height support long drawing cuts, while the distinctive rounded tip aids safe plating and finishing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForged from SG2 powdered stainless steel hardened to 62-64 HRC, this sanmai construction offers high wear resistance and edge retention within a stainless clad body that simplifies maintenance. The blade measures 3.3mm at the spine, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, and weighs 188g. An octagonal ebony handle provides a traditional wa-style grip with a subtle taper for controlled single-bevel operation. Produced by Sukenari in Toyama, this ni-mai series applies specialist forging techniques to powdered metallurgy, resulting in a specialized tool dedicated to sashimi preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46437713838301,"sku":"SUKE-SG2-NIM-SK270","price":959.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariSG2NimaiSakimaruTakobiki270mm-20250516-05.jpg?v=1747532812"},{"product_id":"sukenari-sg2-ni-mai-2-layer-sakimaru-takobiki-330mm-mirror-polish","title":"Sukenari SG2 Ni-mai (2 layer) Sakimaru Takobiki 330mm Mirror Polish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari SG2 Ni-mai Sakimaru Takobiki is a 330mm single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a stainless Kanto-style slicer with a rounded tip. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, this blade features SG2 powdered steel clad in stainless steel with a mirror polish finish. The sakimaru profile combines the straight edge of a traditional takohiki with a gently rounded tip, facilitating clean uninterrupted slices through raw fish in a single pull while providing an elegant point for plating and finishing cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SG2 core achieves 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance within a sanmai stainless-clad construction that simplifies maintenance. This ni-mai build pairs the performance of powdered steel with the corrosion resistance required in busy service environments. Specifications include a 328mm edge length, 33mm heel height, and spine thickness measuring 3.4mm at the heel tapering to 1.5mm at the tip. 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The SG2 core measures 62-64 HRC and provides excellent edge retention and wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to powdered metallurgy. This specific steel composition requires dedicated sharpening effort due to its hardness and wear characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 240mm gyuto profile serves general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. Blade geometry features a 50mm heel height, 2.5mm spine thickness at the heel tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, and weighs 195g. The octagonal ebony handle offers a tapered geometric grip profile crafted from a single piece of wood. As a stainless clad san-mai blade, this knife resists corrosion and simplifies maintenance relative to reactive carbon steels. 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