Blue Steel #1 Montanren Yanagiba Knife ( Kiritsuke Type ) with Saya

Montanren Series

Some of the highest quality forged knives available, with supreme hardness and toughness levels. With higher hardness and wear resistance than Blue Steel #2, the edge retention is significantly boosted, making this knife perfect for those who cook for long periods and need a knife to stay sharp for the entire session. A wavy pattern called a “Montanren” is visible on the back of the knife; our Montanren Series gets its name from this very pattern. This wave is the boundary between the softer iron and harder carbon steel and is reminiscent of patterns found on traditional Japanese swords.