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K&S Yuepo SLD Nashiji

4.9 from 11 reviews

SaleFrom $134.98$158.00

Steel
SLD
Finish
Nashiji
Handle
Octagonal Ebony
Shapes
7
  1. Thin behind the edgeGround thin for smooth, low-resistance cuts
  2. SLD steelBetter stain resistance than carbon steel, still easy to sharpen
  3. FinishNashiji
  4. HandleEbony

“Excellent fit and finish
The steel and performance are perfect for the price.”

hyuk jae j.

“Elegant look · Great balance in hand · Thin behind the edge · Holds its edge well”

Rob B.
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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi - B Grade

From $104.96$149.95

B-grade: the only fault is a wrong engraving, covered by a patch. Same steel, construction and cutting performance.

About the price of a handle. Blue 2 blade included 🤪

Steel
Blue 2 / Aogami #2
Finish
Kurouchi
Handle
Octagonal Ebony
Shapes
3
  1. Blue 2 carbon coreTakes a very keen edge, easy to sharpen
  2. Soft-iron claddingTraditional kurouchi finish
  3. Bunka profileA pointier alternative to the santoku
  4. HandleOctagonal ebony
  5. B-gradeThe only fault: a wrong engraving, covered by this patch
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St Peters, Sydney

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Crows Nest, Sydney

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Crows Nest, NSW 2065
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