Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Yanagiba 210mm collection-hatsukokoro-hayabusa-silver3 it's a perfect size -

it's a perfect size - being nimble enough for small jobs but long enough to tackle larger prep jobs

Superb fit and finish with a nice taper from the heel and an impressive edge

An excellent and affordable carbon steel workhorse

The Kumo's layered stainless Damascus cladding reveals a distinctive cloud-like pattern unique to every blade

This knife is made in a unique hand forged coreless damascus combining 250 layers of blue and white #2 steel and paired with a beautiful karin wood handle finished with white buffalo horn and nickel silver rings this is without question

Hideo Kitaoka Blue #2 Yanagiba 210mm collection-hatsukokoro-hayabusa-silver3 it's a perfect size -A short and precise yanagiba from Kitaoka san designed for working in smaller spaces where working area is at a premium or for preparing smaller fish for sushi.