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There are a few things that separate good knives from average knives: steel quality, edge grinds, comfortable handles, good fit and finish, and nice packaging all contribute to making a knife that rises to the top. This line hits the mark. The steel used is Ginsan stainless, which is high-quality stainless steel, and the finish is called nashiji (translates to "pear skin"). You can see from the photos this knife is a stunner. The details are all looked after too. Our friend Akane hand engraved each knife and she also did the beautiful calligraphy for the Yahiko logo on the box. All in all we're thrilled with these knives!
Knife Line: Yahiko
Construction: Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Ginsan Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Nashiji
Edge Grind: Even - 50/50
Engraving: Hand Engraved by Akane
Handle: Octagonal Sakura (Cherry Wood)
Ferrule: Pakka Wood
HRC: 61-62
Weight: 4.0 oz (112 g)
Blade Length: 186 mm
Overall Length: 339 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.0 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 43.6 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) An Absolute Joy to Use, April 1, 2023Posted By: Jake
I bought this knife because I wanted to sharpen a Ginsan knife. This one was the size of a knife I was replacing, looked pretty, wasn't crazy expensive, was in stock. I expected to like this knife.
I love this knife.
Food release is excellent. This is my go-to for potatoes now. Cutting geometry is excellent. Fit and finish are great. It looks better in person than it does in photos. It's light, thin, and wonderful!
Out of the box, it was sharper than a lot of knives I borrow to sharpen. I sharpened it better, but that's not a con at all. If you don't already sharpen your own knives, you probably don't need it sharper than it comes. If you DO sharpen your own knives, great! This one's really easy to sharpen!
I have not had it long enough to know how well it holds an edge, but I am over the moon with this knife. It is an absolute joy to use.
I bought this knife because I wanted to sharpen a Ginsan knife. This one was the size of a knife I was replacing, looked pretty, wasn't crazy expensive, was in stock. I expected to like this knife.
I love this knife.
Food release is excellent. This is my go-to for potatoes now. Cutting geometry is excellent. Fit and finish are great. It looks better in person than it does in photos. It's light, thin, and wonderful!
Out of the box, it was sharper than a lot of knives I borrow to sharpen. I sharpened it better, but that's not a con at all. If you don't already sharpen your own knives, you probably don't need it sharper than it comes. If you DO sharpen your own knives, great! This one's really easy to sharpen!
I have not had it long enough to know how well it holds an edge, but I am over the moon with this knife. It is an absolute joy to use.
