[General Features]
This YASUGI knife series by MUNEAKI are creaated in collaboration with a designer as Tokyo Handicraft Certified Product, semi-order kitchen knives with blades and handles selected to suit the user's taste and enjoy the sharpness and texture of the blade.
There are three types of blade finishes: "KUROUCHI & NASHIJI(Black & Pear skin finished)", "NASHIJI(Pear skin finished)" and "MIGAKI(Hair-line finished)". The handles are available in "Karin Lump", "Japanese Zelkova", and "Elliptic Rosewood", which are rare and famous woods. You can choose your favorite combination, so you can enjoy the pleasure of using and selecting the right one.
[Product details]
- Manufacturer : Yaegashi Uchihamono Seisakusho (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : High Carbon Steel [Shiroko or White Paper (Shirogami) Steel No.2], MIGAKI(Hair-line finished)
- Handle Material : Elliptic Rosewood Handle
- Knife Type : Gyuto Knife
- Blade Length : 165mm (6.5in.)
- Total Length : 310mm (12.2in.)
- Weight : 141g
- Blade Edge : Double edged (50/50 balanced, available for both left and right-handed)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| YG-W2KN-YASUGI-CH165-KR8B | Gyuto, Kurouchi Nashiji | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 148g | Double edged |
| YG-W2KN-YASUGI-CH165-KY8B | Gyuto, Kurouchi Nashiji | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 136g | Double edged |
| YG-W2KN-YASUGI-CH165-RSON | Gyuto, Kurouchi Nashiji | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 141g | Double edged |
| YG-W2N-YASUGI-CH165-KR8B | Gyuto, Nashiji | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 148g | Double edged |
| YG-W2N-YASUGI-CH165-KY8B | Gyuto, Nashiji | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 136g | Double edged |
| YG-W2N-YASUGI-CH165-RSON | Gyuto, Nashiji | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 141g | Double edged |
| YG-W2M-YASUGI-CH165-KR8B | Gyuto Knife, Migaki | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 148g | Double edged |
| YG-W2M-YASUGI-CH165-KY8B | Gyuto Knife, Migaki | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 136g | Double edged |
| YG-W2M-YASUGI-CH165-RSON | Gyuto Knife, Migaki | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 141g | Double edged |
*** The images in this page are of the sample products. Color, weight, pattern, size and shape may differ because each product is handmade. Especially each blade by "Sohi-zukuri" has unique shape different from each other because of the method using no mold.
*** Scratches, dents from forging and gap at the junction of handle are not any subject of claim, so please do not buy if you are concerned about them. Because in order to enjoy the traditional techniques from ancient times, the scratches and dents from forging are left as they are.
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.
[about Muneaki]
The fourth generation MUNEAKI mastered the art of making Japanese swords and received the name of swordsmith "MUNEAKI".
In 1928, the company Yaegashi Uchihamono Seisakusho was moved to its current location in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo.
Today, MUNEAKI the fourth is still adhering to the forging techniques inherited from the first generation, and forges blades by hand without using machines.
Their products are used by not only chefs but also craftsmen in various fields, including the cutlery used in the restoration of the Nikko Shrine and Temple, a World Heritage site.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
