{"product_id":"masaya-shimizu-x-satoshi-nakagawa-blue-1-yanagi-300mm","title":"Masaya Shimizu x  Satoshi Nakagawa Blue 1 Yanagi 300mm","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications — Yanagiba 300 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami (Blue) #1 Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masaya Shimizu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kasumi Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single bevel\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHand-forged in Sakai by renowned blacksmith \u003cstrong\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e and sharpened by \u003cstrong\u003eMasaya Shimizu\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 300 mm Yanagiba brings together two highly skilled craftsmen in one exceptional traditional Japanese blade.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakagawa-san is particularly well regarded for his work with \u003cstrong\u003eAogami (Blue) #1 carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a steel prized for its ability to take an exceptionally fine edge while maintaining excellent edge retention. The combination of Nakagawa’s forging and Shimizu’s precise sharpening creates a blade designed for the clean, smooth slicing required in traditional Japanese cuisine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300 mm Yanagiba profile is designed for long, uninterrupted slicing strokes, allowing sashimi and delicate fish portions to be cut with minimal sawing motion and reduced damage to the ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne particularly distinctive detail is the \u003cstrong\u003eabsence of a maker’s name engraving on the blade\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to Shimizu-san, this is an intentional choice rather than an omission. He prefers not to engrave the blade because of his concern that engraving can contribute to changes or distortion in the blade over many years of use. This same philosophy can also be seen in knives produced under his own brand, \u003cstrong\u003eHachimen Reiro (八面玲瓏)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the reverse side is simply marked \u003cstrong\u003e青一鋼 — “Blue #1 Steel”\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing the emphasis on the steel, geometry, and craftsmanship rather than decorative branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a restrained and highly traditional Yanagiba: Nakagawa-san’s Blue #1 forging paired with Shimizu-san’s precise blade finishing and personal approach to long-term blade performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SOUTEN Knife Brisbane ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139811565776,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4165\/2176\/files\/BA591C59-7452-4867-894C-10DB2B8BD4F8.jpg?v=1787920952","url":"https:\/\/soutenknives.com\/products\/masaya-shimizu-x-satoshi-nakagawa-blue-1-yanagi-300mm","provider":"SOUTEN Knife Brisbane ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}