This Sukenari SRS-13 Nickel Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 330mm is a Custom Limited Edition, one-of-a-kind knife.

Sukenari’s highly skilled and experienced forge smith use the same time-consuming manual production processes and traditional forging techniques to create this artistic, professional-quality SRS-13 Nickel Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba knife.

From Master Hanaki, Sukenari's experiment and testing, SRS-13 Powdered High Speed Tool Steel Blade makes very similar characteristics and cutting ability as the SG-II (R-2). Cutting performance, edge retention,  practicality, good rust resistance for ease of maintenance and practicality, SRS-13 has good benefit and characteristics.

This hand crafted, forged SRS-13 Nickel Damascus knife has been heat treated to HRc 63 and beautifully mirror polished.  Master Hanaki selects Damascus Steel including the Nickel material which makes vivid impact and powerful White Color Wavy Damascus layers.

This high-grade Japanese traditional-style knife is beautifully hand sharpened using a complex hand sharpening process that uses water-cooled grinding wheels. This is one of the most important handcrafting processes, as it allows Sukenari to make knives that possess excellent blade geometry and cutting performance.

We decided to fit this new, futuristic generation of high-end SRS-13 Nickel Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba knife with Custom Handmade Octagonal Handle (Resin body, Composite Stone ferrule and endcap, G10 collar with Brass and Blue Liner spacers). 

The Kirisuke Yanagiba has a very similar blade profile to the ‘regular’ Yanagiba, but it has what is commonly known as a 'reverse tanto' tip, or ‘clipped point’, which is very useful for precision cutting. Apart from this difference, the Kirisuke Yanagiba functions in the same way as the ‘plain' Yanagiba or the Takohiki.

The combination of cutting technique, acute blade angle, and sharp edge result in very little cellular damage in the cut surface. This is particularly important for dishes where the fish is eaten raw, because it helps to preserve the original flavor and texture of the fish.

Knife Model: Custom Limited Edition, Sukenari SRS-13 Nickel Damascus SCL-460 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 330mm

Blade Material: SRS-13 Nickel Damascus

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 63

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Single Bevel Edge 

Handle Material: Custom Handmade Octagonal Handle (Resin body, Composite Stone ferrule and endcap, G10 collar with Brass and Blue Liner spacers)

Saya Included: No.

Kiritsuke Yanagiba 330mm (12.9") Cutting edge length: 327mm Total Length: 488mm Blade Thickness: 4.2mm Blade Width: 38mm Handle Length: 151mm Total Weight: 372g

 

 

 

Sorry. This knife is not available for left handed version.

We believe the quality and cutting performance of Japanese knives are the best in the world, and hope you enjoy fine craftsmanship and sharp edge with your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife should be your special cooking partner for long times.

Important

This is the Powdered High Speed Tool Steel blade kitchen knife that has a rust resistance for easy maintenance. However, it may get rust, if kept in wet condition.

• Please do not put the knife in the dishwasher machine for cleaning.
• Please do not leave the knife in water or wet condition for long time.
• After using, please hand wash the blade, bolster and handle thoroughly, and wipe it clean and dry with soft clothes, and keep it in dry place.
• This is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special cares in using and storing it.
• Unlike German made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to thin cutting edge for sharper cutting and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the edge from hitting hard materials to avoid chipping or cracking.
• Please do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods, any hard shell foods such as lobster and crab.
• We recommend using Japanese whetstones to re-sharpen the knife, when it gets dull.