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The sakimaru profile combines the straight cutting edge of a takohiki with a gently rounded tip, allowing clean uninterrupted slices through raw fish while providing safety during plating and finishing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is constructed from Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel hardened to 61-63 HRC, offering high edge retention and resistance to chipping through added tungsten and chromium. As a reactive carbon steel honyaki without stainless cladding, this knife requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. 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Forged by Go Yoshizawa in Aomori, this honyaki construction features an etched surface finish and a dual hamon pattern. The kiritsuke yanagiba profile presents a flatter geometry and clearly defined tip that enhances slicing capability while enabling fine cutting work with the front section of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 300mm knife measures 41mm in heel height with a spine thickness of 5.0mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, and weighs 308g. The carbon steel core is Hitachi Blue 2 (Aogami #2), hardened to 61-63 HRC with 1.1% carbon and 1.25% tungsten content for improved edge retention and toughness. As a reactive carbon steel honyaki blade without stainless cladding, it requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation. 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