Aritsugu Special (Tokusei) | Old stock, made in the 1980s/1990s

A very rare yanagiba with a full 320 mm blade length, measured from tip to heel. The knife is brand new in its original box and has never been used. We acquired it after it had been untouched at a distributor for 30 years! The blade is exceptionally well-forged, which is evident from how perfectly even the ura (hollow side) is, despite the large size of the blade.

The handle, made of magnolia wood and paired with a black buffalo horn bolster, emphasizes tradition and elegance.

Grind: Single bevel (kataba) for right-handed users
Steel: Shirogami #2
Blade length (tip to heel): 320 mm
Blade height: 35 mm
Spine thickness at heel: 5 mm
Weight: 226 g
Construction: Shirogami #2 core with an iron cladding (non-stainless)