Yoshikane White 2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Bunka 170mm

This is a Hatsukokoro by Yoshikane White 2 Nashiji Bunka 165mm, the original amekiri line renamed under the Hatsukokoro label, with the pointed bunka tip for detail work around the board.

Amekiri means rain-cutter, the old nickname for how this line slices. The core is Hitachi White 2, a pure carbon steel with no alloying elements, which can take a finer and keener edge than stainless but will rust and discolour the way carbon steel does. Here it sits under stainless cladding in the textured nashiji finish, which keeps most of the blade out of harm's way. The listing credits the line with a renowned sharpness out of the box, excellent fit and finish, and a Sanjo-tapered profile. The handle is an octagonal ebony.

The listing's spec table puts this one at a 168mm edge and 170g.

The exposed carbon edge will discolour and can rust, so rinse and dry the blade as you finish cooking, oil it before long storage, and keep it out of the dishwasher, which would damage the wood handle.