Description
Features:
- This M505 Yanagiba model from Miki Hamono is a special premium model forged from the VG-1 Stainless steel, therefore it’s much less demanding in terms of care
- Maintains sharpness for a long time
- By purchasing this knife, you will own not only a functional tool but also a unique handmade piece with history. It’s a true Japanese forging heritage item with blacksmith’s marks engraved on the blade
- With proper care – will last a lifetime
Specifications:
- Blacksmith: Hontanzo Masamitsu
- Steel: Takefu VG 1 (stainless)
- Hardness: 59-61 HRC
- Blade construction: double (body – softer stainless steel SUS 410, core – VG 1)
- Sharpening: Single bevel
- Handle: Rosewood
- Handle shape: D
- Ring: Pakkawood
- Full length: 375 mm
- Blade length: 240 mm
- Blade height: 30 mm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: 140 g
Usage Tips:
- The blade is quite brittle, a little bit less than carbon steel, but still – we don’t recommend cutting bones, frozen products, or using it as a cleaver
- Don’t use on cutting boards made from hard materials like stone, glass, or ceramic. Soft plastic or wooden cutting boards work best
Sharpening and Maintenance:
- One thing to note with the stainless steel knives – it takes a bit more work to sharpen well
- For sharpening, we recommend using Japanese Water Sharpening Stones and Leather Strops
- Always wash the knife with warm water after use and dry it (dishwasher use not recommended)
- If any rust or hard to clean residue build up over time: use our Steel Care Products
About the forge [Miki Hamono – 三木刃物製作所]:
- Well-known and reputable forge, using only highest-grade and purity Hitachi steels
- Location: Miki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Established in 1937
- Produces both traditional Japanese-style and Western-adapted knives
- Number of employees: <20
