Matsubara Blue 2 Gyuto 210mm Nashiji Burnt KashiThe Matsubara Blue 2 Gyuto 210mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi is a hand forged Japanese chef's knife from the Matsubara Hamono workshop in Omura City, Nagasaki. It features a Blue 2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel core clad in stainless steel using Sanmai construction. The blade carries a distinctive Nashiji or pear skin finish, created by wire brushing the black oxidation layer after heat treatment. This 210mm model is fitted with a traditional octagonal Burnt Kashi

the blade reflects Shibata’s hand-ground geometry focused on thinness behind the edge

The Sakai Takayuki Kinse White 3 Yanagiba 330mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and students requiring an authentic entry-level Japanese blade

Steel type: Ginsan with stainless cladding

providing substantial spine thickness near the handle that thins towards the point

(Nut shell cracking)

this knife suits southpaw operators specifically seeking precision meat butchery capabilities in a stainless format

165 mm Weight 198 g Total Length 318 mm Tip to Heel Length 168 mm Blade Height at Heel 52

千早ぶる神 (chihayaburu kami) — “the mighty gods

Handle design is western handle with Mahogany pekka wood and two stainless pin

we will refund you the difference between the special version and the regular version

This lightweight

Measurements include a 285mm edge length