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Yoshikane Knives are some of the best quality knives made in Japan. Mr. Yamamoto is a master at creating exciting finishes and styles and his blades are always meticulously made. This knife features SKD-12 semi-stainless steel that holds an edge very well and is easy to sharpen. It's finished with a slim, elegant Khii chestnut handle with buffalo horn ferrule in a D configuration on the right side.
Blacksmith: Yoshikane
Location: Sanjo City, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: SKD 12 Semi Stainless Steel
Hardness: HRC 63+-
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Handle: Khii Chestnut D
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 5.9oz / 168g
Blade Length: 214mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.8mm
Blade Height at Heel: 51.9mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Tied for 1st place in my kitchen - 2 years runningPosted By: Matt
1 people found this review helpful
I got this knife around the same time as I purchased a Shibata Koutetsu gyuto. I have purchased other knives over the years, but this and my Shibata have always been tied for my two favorite knives. The Yoshikane is beefier than the Shibata which is a thin laser, but the Yoshikane is so thin behind the edge that it behaves like a laser. I'd have to say the Yoshikane is "slightly" more comfortable than the Shibata, but the Shibata requires a tiny bit less care being stainless vs semi-stainless. I can probably put a slightly sharper edge on the Yoshikane, but it will dull slightly faster than the Shibata. We are really splitting hairs here.
I can't choose between them, and if either one broke today, I would immediately replace it without hesitation.
1 people found this review helpful
I got this knife around the same time as I purchased a Shibata Koutetsu gyuto. I have purchased other knives over the years, but this and my Shibata have always been tied for my two favorite knives. The Yoshikane is beefier than the Shibata which is a thin laser, but the Yoshikane is so thin behind the edge that it behaves like a laser. I'd have to say the Yoshikane is "slightly" more comfortable than the Shibata, but the Shibata requires a tiny bit less care being stainless vs semi-stainless. I can probably put a slightly sharper edge on the Yoshikane, but it will dull slightly faster than the Shibata. We are really splitting hairs here.
I can't choose between them, and if either one broke today, I would immediately replace it without hesitation.
