Jin 253mm High Speed Steel Yanagiba with Saya Y-73 Combo Stones The knives are traditionally forged

The knives are traditionally forged in either the san-mai or warikomi construction (softer cladding and a harder core steel)

and also include a special flattening device for flattening these types of stones

Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 20

The edge from the 3000 grit leaves a toothy edge that is great for meats and thick-skinned vegetables and fruits

Weight: 168g

Jin 253mm High Speed Steel Yanagiba with Saya Y-73 Combo Stones The knives are traditionally forgedProduct Description Detailed Specs Measurements This high speed knife is one of a kind knife. The maker of the Jin knives was born in Tokyo before World War II and began making knives early on in his life. We met with him some years ago, during our first business trip to Japan. After a very nice meeting with him, we were lucky enough to be allowed to carry his knives. At the time we met him, he was already retired, so his knives are all new old stock