Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel Yanagi knife 270mm Nami Kasumi This knife

This knife

which is a sharp and durable prime high carbon steel

andle Type: Japanese Magnolia

A Honyaki knife is made of carbon steel

Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel Yanagi knife 270mm Nami Kasumi This knifeKasumi knives like this yanagi are produced by hand forging high carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knifes cutting edge while the iron forms the spine and body of the blade. This combination of materials creates a knife that is less brittle than the honyaki style, and easier to sharpen. Carbon steel blades like this kasumi require more delicate handling and care than stain resistant knives, but are sharper. Kasumi