This Bunmei Yanagi Sashimi knife measures 12" on the blade. Bunmei knives are produced by the same manufacturer that produces Global knives, Yoshikin. Bunmei knives do not represent a recent innovation so much as they represent an innovation from another time. Bunmei knives are traditional Japanese knives. This style of knife dates back approximately 150 years. The features and various shapes of traditional Japanese knives were greatly influenced by Japanese cuisine. Today, Japanese professional chefs still use this style of knife. In the United States, more and more of the top chefs are using traditional Japanese knives like Bunmei.
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