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Yoshikane is one of the leading names in traditional style Japanese knives. We sell two lines of Yoshikane knives. Both of these Yoshikane lines are premium lines. The higher end of the two is made with a state of the art Aogami (Japanese Blue Steel) high carbon steel core, sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. These are Yoshikane's top-of-the-line knives and are all hand made by master craftsmen. Like any high carbon steel, the Aogami core is not stainless and will rust if it is neglected. It will also hold an edge better than any stainless steel made. This is the trade off. Similar Yoshikane knives are also commonly sold in this country with a textured surface above the bevel and made from V2 steel. The textured surface is much more difficult to clean properly and we think could present a sanitary issue. V2 steel is professional grade, but it is a cheaper and somewhat inferior alternative to the top-of-the-line Aogami steel line which we offer. We feel that these Yoshikane knives are among the very finest traditional Japanese knives available today and are designed to last a lifetime of professional use. These knives are really made for the professional market in Japan, and are ground with the edge bevelled only on one side, which is the traditional Japanese way.

The other Yoshikane line that we sell, is the SKD steel line, which uses rust resistant SKD die steel for the center layer, forged between two layers of soft SUS-405 stainless steel. The SKD steel core requires somewhat less care than the Aogami core knives, but like any fine knife, should be treated with care to last a lifetime. The hammer marks from hand forging are still clearly visible on the unground surfaces of this knife. These knives are less costly than the Aogami line, but they are also a premium quality line. The edges on these Yokishane knives are bevelled on both sides, in the style that is more familiar in the Western Hemishphere.

The handles on both lines are magnolia with exotic wood ferules. Some websites offer the SKD line with a charred chestnut handle to get the cost down a bit, but we felt that this was a false economy and opted to put the more expensive handle on both lines. We have also seen a similar handle offered with a buffalo horn ferule. It goes without saying that we would not offer this combination.

Yoshikane Aogami (Japanese Blue Steel) Knife Line
This Yoshikane line is a very traditional Japanese style with single bevel edges.
Item # Description Image Click for larger picture Price Qty Buy

YTM-105A-YK Yoshikane Ajikiri Knife 105mm (4 1/4") $84.95
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YTM-165M-YK Yoshikane Myoroshi (cook's) Knife 165mm (6 5/8") $174.95
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YTM-165U-YK Yoshikane Usuba (vegetable & Noodle) Knife 165mm (6 5/8") $174.95

YTM-180D-YK Yoshikane Deba (heavy cook's knife) Knife 180mm (7 1/4") $174.95

YTM-210Y-YK Yoshikane Yanagiba (Sushi) Knife 210mm (8 3/8") $199.95

YTM-240Y-YK Yoshikane Yanagiba (Sushi) Knife 240mm (9 5/8") $219.95

YTM-270Y-YK Yoshikane Yanagiba (Sushi) Knife 270mm (10 3/4") $234.95

YTM-240T-YK Yoshikane Takebiki (Octopus) Knife 240mm (9 5/8") $219.95
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Yoshikane SKD Knife Line
Knives in this Yoshikane line have edges bevelled on both sides.
Item # Description ImageClick for larger picture Price Qty Buy

SKD-120P-YK Yoshikane Petty (Paring) Knife 120mm (4 3/4") $74.95

SKD-135P-YK Yoshikane Petty (Paring) Knife 135mm (5 5/8") $79.95

SKD-165N-YK Yoshikane Nakiri (vegetable) Knife 165mm (6 5/8") $94.95

SKD-165S-YK Yoshikane Santoku Knife 165mm (6 5/8") $89.95

SKD-180G-YK Yoshikane Gyuto (Cook's) Knife 180mm (7 1/4") $89.95

SKD-210G-YK Yoshikane Gyuto (Cook's) Knife 210mm (8 3/8") $119.95

SKD-240G-YK Yoshikane Gyuto (Cook's) Knife 240mm (9 5/8") $154.95
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