{"product_id":"yoshihiro-yauji-blue-2-damascus-yanagiba-300mm","title":"Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 300mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precision raw fish preparation. Forged and sharpened by Yoshihiro Yauji, a Takefu Knife Village member and student of Hideo Kitaoka, this blade features Aogami #2 carbon steel with a soft iron Damascus clad in nimai construction. The 300mm length suits professional sashimi slicing tasks, while the kasumi surface finish highlights the artistic damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants. This reactive carbon steel requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The blade is thin behind the edge to support clean slicing cuts through seafood proteins. An octagonal teak handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a durable grip for precise handling during extended prep work. Weighing 185g with a 39mm heel height, this yanagiba balances traditional single bevel geometry with functional ergonomics for daily kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Yauji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47535236350173,"sku":"YAUJ_B2DA_YA300","price":593000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_4341.jpg?v=1776389324","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/yoshihiro-yauji-blue-2-damascus-yanagiba-300mm","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}