{"title":"Line Collection For Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Single Bevel","description":null,"products":[{"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":639.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_4341.jpg?v=1776389324"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-x-yoshihiro-yauji-blue-2-damascus-yanagiba-270mm","title":"Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 270mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. Forged 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 270mm profile suits precise slicing tasks, while the reactive carbon steel core requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Yanagiba measures 3.4mm at the heel, tapering to 0.9mm at the tip, and weighs 172g. The kasumi surface finish pairs with a thin geometry behind the edge to support clean cuts through seafood. An octagonal teak handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a traditional grip for single bevel operation. Hitachi Blue 2 steel offers high carbon content for edge retention and responds well to sharpening, making this knife suitable for users maintaining carbon steel edges. Production remains limited as Yauji personally handles both forging and sharpening for each piece in this collaborative line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Yauji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47535490400477,"sku":"YAUJ_B2DA_YA270","price":519.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_4357.jpg?v=1776389417"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-x-yoshihiro-yauji-blue-2-damascus-yanagiba-330mm-kutsurogi-engraved","title":"Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 330mm Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus Yanagiba 330mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise raw fish preparation. Forged by Takefu Knife Village member Yoshihiro Yauji, this blade features Aogami #2 carbon steel with a soft iron Damascus clad in nimai construction and a kasumi surface finish. The 330mm length suits professional kitchens where extended blade reach facilitates long, uninterrupted slicing strokes for sashimi and seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reactive carbon steel core measures 61-63 HRC and requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. This steel offers ease of sharpening and resistance to chipping while maintaining edge retention through hard carbide molecules. The blade is thin behind the edge and weighs 244g with a spine thickness of 3.2mm at the heel tapering to 0.8mm at the tip. An octagonal wa handle crafted from stabilised blue curly maple with a stainless steel ferrule provides balance and durability during extended prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Yauji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47797952086237,"sku":"YAUJ_B2DA_YA330","price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_4175.jpg?v=1776384083"},{"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":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_4188.jpg?v=1776384482"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-x-yoshihiro-yauji-blue-2-damascus-k-tip-yanagiba-270mm-kutsurogi-engraved","title":"Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji K-tip Yanagiba is a 270mm single bevel sashimi knife forged from Blue 2 carbon steel, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts preparing raw fish. 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