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This Tojiro Shirogami 270mm Yanagiba is ideal for those who are looking for a good quality knife at an excellent price. The 270mm yanagi is the most popular size for this style of knife. The blade is constructed with a core of White #2 steel (also called Shirogami and White Paper 2 steel) sandwiched between a softer iron outer layer. White #2 steel will take a screaming sharp edge and well. These knives are traditionally single bevel and used primarily to slice raw fish, but many use these as standard slicing knives. The blade is attached to a ho wood handle and water resistant resin ferrule. Please note the handles on these are installed with a gapped machi and it's called "Tokyo Style". It's supposed to harken back to the Katana and it represents the place where a Tsuba (hilt) would be installed on a sword. See photo #4 to see it. It's not a mistake.
Maker: Tojiro
Location: Sanjo City Japan
Construction: Ni Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: White # 2 (Shirogami 2)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Handle: Magnolia D with Black Resin Ferrule
Weight: 6.0 ounces
Blade Length: 258 mm
Total Length: 415 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.2 mm
Blade Height: 34.2 mm
Reviews
3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Excellent Knife Excellent for the price Paying for the bladePosted By: Thomas Craney
3 people found this review helpful
Wa Handle: There is a step down to the plastic Ferulle which I found annoying. I sanded the Handle smooth to eliminate the step stained and varnished it to greatly improve the feel.
Blade: From the Shinogi line to edge bevel the steel in unfinished. It will take quite a bit of time on a 400 grit stone to flatten it smooth. The Ura backside hollow grind is fine as it is.
The white
3 people found this review helpful
Wa Handle: There is a step down to the plastic Ferulle which I found annoying. I sanded the Handle smooth to eliminate the step stained and varnished it to greatly improve the feel.
Blade: From the Shinogi line to edge bevel the steel in unfinished. It will take quite a bit of time on a 400 grit stone to flatten it smooth. The Ura backside hollow grind is fine as it is.
The white
