{"product_id":"vintage-toroku-bukichinteuta-yanagiba-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-150mm-2354","title":"Vintage Bukichi Yanagiba Japanese Slicing Knife 2354","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience deliberate Japanese slicing with a vintage Bukichi yanagiba\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Bukichi-labelled knife offers the long, narrow yanagiba profile associated with careful drawing cuts through fish, with the individual character of a vintage kitchen blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife type listed: yanagiba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded inscription reading: Bukichi; direct confirmation on the blade is pending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel listed: carbon steel; exact grade and construction not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: unconfirmed; earlier records contain conflicting 200mm and 150mm figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle material, bevel, edge angle and handedness: not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin recorded: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: vintage; individual wear has not been documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bukichi name is retained from the recorded inscription reading, rather than attributed to a verified workshop or smith. The yanagiba form is associated with smooth, deliberate slicing rather than chopping, using drawing strokes through suitable ingredients. This blade's manufacturing date, forging method and any Kasumi construction have not been established. Its exact length should be measured before a size is stated as fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; never use a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to help prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid honing rods until the existing bevel geometry is confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on suitable water stones following the existing bevel, or consult a specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore clean and dry with the edge protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55674056802595,"sku":"VTG-BUKICHI-YANAGIBA-2354","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/BCE564BE-0EE0-4B8C-935B-A6C4FA09270B.jpg?v=1791421252","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-toroku-bukichinteuta-yanagiba-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-150mm-2354","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}