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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Ryusen Hamono Houenryu HE-302 30cm The ZDP189 steel blade ofRyusen Hamono produced the limited edition Yanagiba Houenryu knife to mark the launch of their spectacular new factory and store in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. The entire blade is constructed from stainless VG 10 and VG 2 damascus steel. Compared to most yanagi knives, this one has a thinner backside, which gives it a sharper edge to the touch and facilitates sliding over fish. Crafted from a single, solid piece of maple wood, the handle features the