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Yaxell RAN Japanese Flexible Knife 230mm  Slicing Knives

Yaxell RAN Japanese Flexible Knife 230mm

$172.50 - $172.50
$172.50
$172.50 - $172.50
$172.50
SKU 36123

The Yaxell RAN Japanese Flexible Knife 230mm is a specialist kitchen tool designed for its stated preparation task.

Key Features

  • 230 mm blade sized for the preparation task identified in the product name
  • Flexible straight edge
  • 193-layer Damascus construction
  • SG2 micro-carbide powdered-steel core hardened to 63 HRC
  • Black canvas Micarta handle; wooden sheath supplied on individual knives
  • Made in Seki, Japan

Why Choose This Product

Choose this when the task occurs often enough to justify a dedicated tool; the value comes from better control, repeatability and protecting your general-purpose knives from unsuitable work. Within the Super Gou Ypsilon range, this model stands out for Yaxell's statement range, delivering exceptional edge retention, elaborate Damascus work and presentation-level finishing.
Simply Hospitality Notes

Confirm the tool suits the intended task and keep it clean, dry and correctly stored. Purpose-built tools perform best when they are not used as substitutes for prying, twisting or cutting hard materials.

Product Guide

Use this tool for the preparation task identified in the product name and follow the stated care instructions. Stop if the tool slips, binds or requires excessive force.

Brand Guide

About Yaxell: Yaxell has produced kitchen knives in Seki, Japan since 1932, combining the region's blade-making heritage with modern stainless and powdered steels. Its ranges progress from practical three-layer knives to highly layered VG10 and SG2 Damascus collections, giving customers meaningful choices in edge retention, finish, handle and investment level.

Product Details

Its form is purpose-led, giving more control and consistency than improvising with a general knife or utensil. The Super Gou Ypsilon specification pairs 193-layer Damascus construction and black canvas Micarta handle; wooden sheath supplied on individual knives to shape balance, durability and maintenance in daily use.

Best Suited To

  • The preparation task identified in the product name
  • Cooks seeking a purpose-built solution
  • Improving control and consistency in repetitive work

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Yaxell
  • Range: Super Gou Ypsilon
  • Product type: Specialist Knife
  • Blade length: 230 mm
  • Edge / blade profile: Flexible straight edge
  • Construction: 193-layer Damascus construction
  • Blade steel: SG2 micro-carbide powdered-steel core
  • Hardness: 63 HRC
  • Handle: Black canvas Micarta handle; wooden sheath supplied on individual knives
  • Country / place of manufacture: Seki, Japan
  • Product code: 36123

Care & Maintenance

Hand wash promptly in warm water with mild detergent, then dry immediately. Use wood or suitable synthetic cutting boards rather than glass, stone or metal. Store the edge protected, hone as appropriate and sharpen at an angle suited to the knife; never twist the blade or use it on frozen food or bone unless specifically designed for that work.

  • Product Colour Black, Stainless Steel
  • Product Composition VG10 Stainless Steel
  • Dimension 230 mm
  • Weight

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