Byakko - 300mm Yanagiba by Kenji Togashi Base Included 3 mm Width of Spine

3 mm  Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

and handle makers upholding traditional Sakai knife-making methods

but then I was shown a super long tuna knife: the blade was 160cm (5ft3) and the total length was about 2 meters (6ft7)

Tip to Heel Length

48 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

Byakko - 300mm Yanagiba by Kenji Togashi Base Included 3 mm Width of SpineByakko (, the White Tiger) is an artisan Yanagiba slicer line from Sakai Takayuki, forged by master Kenji Tongashi. The White 1 steel gives the sharpest edge among the commonly available Japanese carbon steels, and is very easy to sharpen. The Byakko series comes standard with a ebony handle, black buffalo ferrule and end cap. About Kenji Togashi Kenji Tongashi received his skilled traditional craftsman award in 1991, which recognizes the best Sakai