[MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA] Yanagiba hocho 330mm Blue paper foged [MIM110103]

This kitchen knife is made by forge welding soft iron and steel in traditional way. 330mm's Yanagiba hocho is a large size. If there is not considerable experience, you feel this kitchen knife is very long. But, master with more experience will be used, great food is completed.

This kitchen knife is making the body in a traditional way that is bonded to soft iron and steel. Blue paper No.2 steel brings together the flexibility and hardness. Simply because it is a general manufacturing method, you will notice that the technical capabilities of MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA is stand out.

It is edged many times in the manufacturing process, this knife is to remove the distortion many times. Blade straight, and even more attractive your food thoroughly.

What is "Haze Polish"? The haze is a border of soft iron and steel. It will appear by sharpen perfectly the body that has been forged in the forge welding and high technology. Genuine Haze Polish is a designation given to only especially the more technical and beautifully than normal Haze Polish.

After receiving an order, in order to produce, it will be necessity about 3 weeks for longest to send.

How to sharpen your Yanagiba (Sashimi or sushi) chef knife on a whetstone.

About a maker, MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA = Matsuo edges factory ( SAKAI, OSAKA pref )

MINAMOTO-IZUMIMASA is a brand name of Matsuo edges factory that is in SAKAI, OSAKA pref. Sakai is a kitchen knife producing area famous in the world. Among the factory of the Sakai, technology MATSUO edges blacksmith is especially good. Prominent cutlery store in Japan is coming to purchase a large number. Therefore, It is a blacksmith and grinder that is selected to chef of Japanese cuisine.
The top of master name is Yoshiaki Matsuo (photo). His skills gained from long experience are used in high-grade products. Kyohei Matsuo and Tsubasa Matsuo are Yoshiaki's cousin. They are also masters of kitchen knife griding.
* MATSUO edges factory has still a repertoire of size and material. If you want another material or another size, please let me know your request.

The notes on use about Yanagiba hocho 330mm Blue paper foged [MINANMOTO-IZUMIMASA]

* Please do not twist.
* This kitchen knife has been optimized to work to slice raw fish. (Can be meat that contains no bone)
* It rusts for a steel part. Please wipe after use well.
* Please grind with a whetstone, if it becomes difficult to cut.
* If edged tool oil is applied, it will last long more.