Now that the time has come when both male and female figure skaters perform quadruple jumps. YS BLADES has been developed and produced by our desire to support every skater to achieve their highest performance, practice and continue to perform more safely which will lead to their best performance results, based on the feedback from the world class top skaters.
The greatest features are our metalworking craftsmanship and know-how which have been applied to every process from selecting the material, machining to finishing.
Unlike the existing blades which have welded joints, we use our unique manufacturing method to mill out the whole blade from only one single material, which leads to reduction in any damages due to deviation of the welded joints and lack of strength and also reduces the physical burdens on the skaters, which facilitates technically higher performances.
We offer all skaters this one-of-a-kind blade which is particular about even the gliding sound that reverberates on the ice rink. This new standard opens the beginning of a new era.
Just a slight change of blades could have a significant impact on skaters’ performance. We produce to deliver YS BLADES, a high-quality blade using our precision parts manufacturing technology and manufacturing control know-how at several tens of microns level. Skaters can feel “right fitted as usual” immediately after replacement of the blades.
In order for skaters to focus on skating without worrying about getting injured and the state of the blades, YS BLADES has eliminated the causes of various risks thoroughly. By using special steel with tenacity, strength and rust resistance, we have achieved high durability and shock absorption.
In figure skating where programme components and expressions are greatly judged, costumes and props also play important roles for scoring higher points. YS BLADES, which has evolved to an integral moulded one-piece from the three welded parts; a blade, a toe plate and a heal plate by milling out the material, also pursues design. This beauty that stands out on the ice rink will be yours.
Milling a thin and narrow blade out of a metal block is a highly difficult machining process.
Yamaichi Special Steel’s renowned top-notch metalworking equipment and technical expertise enable us to cut a blade evenly without distortion and also achieve a beautiful blade surface designed for figure skating.
With our world-class metalworks and quality assurance, only Yamaichi Special Steel can create YS BLADES that has delivered the results on the world’s biggest stages.
“YS" has two origins.
The first “YS” comes from an abbreviation of our company name "YAMAICHI SPECIAL STEEL”.
“SPECIAL STEEL” means special “HAGANE” in Japanese.
The second “YS” comes from an abbreviation of "YASUKI SPECIAL STEEL=YASUKI HAGANE".
“YASUKI HAGANE" is a brand name of high-grade special steel made in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture, which is known for blades stainless steel. Yamaichi Special Steel has long been an official distributor of this brand.
“TAMA HAGANE”, the material used for Japanese swords, is still produced in Okuizumo region, Shimane Prefecture, using a manufacturing method called “TATARA” which has a history of more than one thousand years, with the cooperation of Yasugi factory of Proterial, Ltd. and others.
Japanese swords made from “TAMA HAGANE” are characterised as "unbreakable, unbendable, and great sharpness" and this spirit of the steel making is the root of YASUKI HAGANE.
It was inevitable that Yamaichi Special Steel, who encountered skating blades that had continued to have issues such as "breakage, bends, and frequent sharpening" in the modern figure skating world where advanced jumps have become the mainstream, were inspired by Japanese swords.
Yamaichi Special Steel has been trading YASUKI HAGANE for more than a half century and that is the very reason why we are able to produce steel blades that are "unbreakable, unbendable, and durable" with the utmost attention to quality.
For skaters who strive for higher and more advanced jumps
‘SYO’ has been developed and designed to facilitate quadruple jumps and stable landings.
It features R2,200mm Rocker Curve as well as the overall structure with an emphasis on stability.
The runway distance per stride is long and thus it can resolve an issue of slowing down between jumps.
Size : 8.75” – 10.5” (0.25” increments ) *Other sizes are made-to-order.
*Not for individual sale. Only sold as a pair.
For Skaters who aspire for elegant performances and splendid jumps
This blade has been developed and designed to deliver delicate and dynamic performances.
It features a slightly large size and R2,000mm Rocker curve.
The toe rake shape is cross-cut to accommodate the delicate movements of skaters.
Size : 8.75” – 10.5” (0.25” increments ) *Other sizes are made-to-order.
*Not for individual sale. Only sold as a pair.
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