Mikisyo Blue #2 Unagi 110mm is made is a commonly used tool by sushi cooks in and around Nagoya Japan. The blade is made from highly regarded Blue #2 carbon steel. The alloy is tough and takes a very keen edge. In the case of this knife, it is clad with a soft iron layer that protects the inner core while lightening and adding strength to the blade. Both metals are reactive, so care must be given to clean and dry the knife carefully.
The blade itself features a great profile for processing eel which has very tough skin. It has a really cool engraving of a dragon on the blade face.
The blade is mated to a traditional D-shaped handle made from ho wood with a black resin ferrule.
Maker: Tojiro
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Steel: Blue #2
Finish: Kurouchi
Edge: Even (See Photo)
Handle: Oval-shaped Ho Wood
Ferrule: Black Resin
Type: Unagi (Nagoya Style)
Weight: 1.9oz/ 54g
Blade Length: 100mm
Overall Length: 368mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm
Blade Height at Heel: 22mm