Hatsukokoro's Shirasagi ("egret") Single Bevel knives are incredible deals. Made with Hitachi, White #2 steel, this yanagiba 300mm is a single-bevel knife that is meant for right-handed users only. This is a great deal and It comes with a nice kasumi (polished) finish. The steel is White #2, which is an excellent quality carbon steel that needs to be wiped dry after hand washing to avoid rust.
Brand: Hatsukokoro
Location: Tosa, Japan
Blacksmith:Tamura San
Shapener: Myojin San
Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Kasumi
Edge Grind: Single-Bevel, Right-Handed, Traditional
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Weight: 9.8 oz (280 g)
Edge Length: 304 mm
Total Length: 452 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 4.4 mm
Blade Height: 38.0 mm
Handle: Ebony Octagonal
