{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-x-yoshihiro-yauji-blue-2-damascus-k-tip-yanagiba-330mm-kutsurogi-engraved","title":"Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji 330mm K-tip Yanagiba is a single bevel sashimi knife featuring Blue 2 carbon steel and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Forged and sharpened by Yoshihiro Yauji, a Takefu Knife Village member and student of Hideo Kitaoka, this blade measures 317mm in edge length with a spine thickness of 3.2mm at the heel tapering to 0.8mm at the tip. The K-tip profile provides a defined point for fine cutting tasks while maintaining the long slicing geometry required for sashimi preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reactive Blue 2 steel core achieves 61-63 HRC and requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust, as the soft iron Damascus cladding is not stainless. This nimai construction features a kasumi finish and is thin behind the edge to support precise slicing performance. Weighing 249g, the knife pairs with an octagonal WA handle crafted from dyed and stabilised blue curly maple with a stainless steel ferrule. This specific combination of traditional forging, reactive high-carbon steel, and artistic handle materials suits users who prioritise single bevel geometry and are prepared to maintain carbon steel blades through consistent care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Yauji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47797962801373,"sku":"YAUJ_B2DA_KYA330","price":462000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_4188.jpg?v=1776384482","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-x-yoshihiro-yauji-blue-2-damascus-k-tip-yanagiba-330mm-kutsurogi-engraved","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}