Konosuke Fujiyama White #1 Yanagi/Kiritsuke 270mm. This knife is a beautiful example of Sakai craftsmanship. The knife is hand forged by a master blacksmith and then passed on to an engraver, grinder and finally a handle maker. Each craftsman is an expert artisan in their field and the result is a gorgeous knife that performs and feels great. White #1 steel is an excellent steel that sharpens well and holds a very acute edge. The handle is made from ebony and has a blond buffalo ferrule.