Takohiki (Yanagiba east type) 270mm (10.6in) Blue(Aogami) No.2 Single bevel

Type: Takohiki
Construction: Awase  (2layers)
Method: Hammer Forged
Blade Length: 270mm (10.6inch)
Blade Hight: 25mm(0.9inch)
Weight: about 150g
Spine Thickness: 3mm/at heel
Blade Type: Double-bevel
Core Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) no.2 High Carbon Steel
HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 60-62
Finishing: Black Finish (Kurouchi)
Handle: Japanese, Walnut (Kurumi) / Buffalo horn Ferrule
Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan

Takohiki is a variant of the Yanagiba, and features a blunt, square tip and a straight spine that makes it easier to cut through tough and dense ingredients, such as octopus (called ‘Tako’ in Japanese, hence the name). Takohiki originates from the Kanto region, and is usually lighter, thinner, flatter and shorter in blade height than the Yanagiba. The blade is typically single bevel, and the length usually ranges from 210mm to 390mm.