{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-hakugin-yanagiba-240mm-aus-8-stainless-steel","title":"Sakai Takayuki Hakugin Yanagiba 240mm – AUS-8 Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the precision of traditional Japanese knife making with the Sakai Takayuki Hakugin Yanagiba 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from AUS-8 stainless steel, the Hakugin offers an excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. It is a practical choice for cooks seeking traditional Japanese performance with the convenience of low-maintenance stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional single-bevel edge is designed for right-handed users and produces exceptionally clean cuts, making it ideal for slicing raw fish, filleting boneless proteins, and other precision tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eHandcrafted in Sakai, Japan\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eBlade Length: 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eSteel: AUS-8 Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eTraditional Japanese single-bevel edge (right-handed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eExcellent corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eEasy to sharpen and maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eLightweight with outstanding slicing performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eIdeal for sushi, sashimi, and precision fish preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1749\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout AUS-8 Steel\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eAUS-8 is a Japanese stainless steel well known for its balance of performance and ease of maintenance. While it won't hold an edge as long as premium powdered steels, it is significantly easier to sharpen and offers excellent toughness, making it a dependable choice for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eSteel Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eEdge Retention: ★★★☆☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eEase of Sharpening: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eToughness: ★★★★☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eCorrosion Resistance: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsuru Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54180587602219,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/7480\/7339\/files\/20260719_131312.jpg?v=1784505269","url":"https:\/\/tsuruknives.com\/products\/sakai-takayuki-hakugin-yanagiba-240mm-aus-8-stainless-steel","provider":"Tsuru Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}