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Morihei

Morihei Yoshitomo Takobiki 270mm Poplar Handle

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€170,00 EUR
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Description

Morihei is a knife and whetstone supplier located in Asakusabashi, Tokyo. They have been a part of the industry for over 100 years, including the predecessor of Morihei “Oguro-Morihei-Shouten“. At one point in time, more than 20 groups of blacksmiths and sharpeners were working exclusively under Morihei. They are one of the only companies in Japan with a long-standing history of relationships with blacksmiths and whetstone and natural stone makers that still exists today. The president, Mr. Akimitsu Oguro is highly regarded and extremely well educated on the “Kanto” knife style. He acts like a gatekeeper for this specific style. Educating craftsmen on the old techniques used to keep not only double but also single bevel knives from the Tokyo region alive.
Morihei is one of the most reputable natural stones dealers and next to some of our favorite knives and stones they supply a wide range of woodworking- and gardening-tools.

What kind of knife is this?

The traditional Japanese slicer. The king of knives and ofter referred to as ’Sushi knife’ it is used for slicing boneless protein. More specific and less versatile compared to the Sujihiki, the performance of the properly sharpened Yanagiba will yield much higher quality results due to their geometry and sharpness. Characteristics in steel are pronounced in single bevel knives and different sharpeners make for much variety, please contact us directly if you need help in finding the right knife. 

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Detailed Spec

Brand: Morihei 浅草橋 森平
Profile: Takobiki
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Unclassified (Carbon Steel), Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Poplar & Plastic Ferrule D-Shape
Total Length: 410mm
Edge Length: 266mm
Handle to Tip Length: 274mm
Blade Height: 23mm
Thickness: 3.3mm
Handle Length: 132mm
Weight: 132g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Update: December 18, 2023

*Please understand that all pictures on our website are made of random samples and as most products are made with natural materials by hand the color, appearances and even measurements can slightly vary. Please contact us if you wish to see the exact item we have on hand.