{"product_id":"masaya-shimizu-x-satoshi-nakagawa","title":"Masaya Shimizu x  Satoshi Nakagawa white 2 Yanagi 270mm (    Available on Backorder Take 2 weeks)","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications — Yanagiba 270 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 270 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shirogami (White) #2 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\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Sakai by \u003cstrong\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e and sharpened by \u003cstrong\u003eMasaya Shimizu\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 270 mm Yanagiba combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the clean cutting performance expected from a professional sashimi knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from \u003cstrong\u003eShirogami (White) #2 carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its fine grain structure, excellent sharpenability, and ability to take a very keen edge. Paired with the traditional single-bevel geometry of a Yanagiba, it is well suited to smooth, precise slicing of sashimi and other delicate fish preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 270 mm blade offers a practical balance between reach and control, making it suitable for both professional kitchens and experienced home users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with Shimizu-san’s other work, the blade is intentionally left without a traditional maker’s name engraving. According to Shimizu-san, this reflects his concern that engraving can contribute to blade distortion over many years of use. The same philosophy is also seen in knives from his own brand, \u003cstrong\u003eHachimen Reiro (八面玲瓏)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eRosewood Octagonal handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, this knife presents a restrained, functional aesthetic that keeps the focus on the steel, geometry, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTEN Knife Brisbane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139856556240,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4165\/2176\/files\/2A90A036-6825-48A0-BA73-875650FDB829.jpg?v=1787980800","url":"https:\/\/soutenknives.com\/products\/masaya-shimizu-x-satoshi-nakagawa","provider":"SOUTEN Knife Brisbane ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}