Yusaku Blue #2 Nashiji Tall Petty 120mm. "Nashiji" means "pear skin" in Japanese and the blades are finished with a nice matte, texturized way that you see here. These are san mai knives (stainless clad) and the edge steel is Hitachi Blue #2 (also called Aogami #2). Please dry the blade after washing it to prevent rust.
Brand: Yusaku
Blacksmith: Kousuke Muneishi
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Finish: Nashiji
Edge Steel: Aogami 2 (Blue Paper #2)
Stainless Clad
Edge Grind: Even (See Photo)
Weight: 3.1 oz/ 90g
Blade Length: 128 mm
Overall Length: 263 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.0 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 42.3 mm
Handle: Urushi Burnt Octagonal
