Zakuri Special Order 270mm Aogami Super Kurouchi Yanagiba

This Zakuri 270mm Aogami Super Kurouchi Yanagiba is a special order knife with an ebony handle and blonde buffalo horn. As a slicer, this knife is a little more robust than the super thin ones that have become popular recently, however, there is a decent distal taper and a pretty wide bevel. The Aogami Super edge takes a very sharp edge and holds it for quite some time. Aogami Super is, in my opinion, the best balance of sharpness and edge holding in a high carbon steel today. This knife is not stainless will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust. However, the kurouchi finish does partially protect the blade from rust.

Measurements:

• Handle Length- 147mm
• Handle Height- 25.5mm 
• Handle Width- 20.5mm
• Handle to Tip Length- 290mm
• Heel to Tip Length- 271mm
• Blade Height at Heel- 35.5mm
• Width of Spine at Handle- 5.15mm
• Width of Spine Above heel- 4.45mm
• Width of Spine at Middle- 2.5mm
• Width of Spine about 1cm from the tip- 1.75mm
• Blade Thickness at 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge- 3.25mm
• Weight- 243g