This beautiful hand-made yanagiba in 300mm size is ground specifically for left-handed users, making it well suited to most sushi and protein slicing work in almost any kitchen environment. The blade is long enough for a one-movement pull cut, essential for sushi preparation, where a sawing action would destroy the delicate flesh and result in an unattractive slice.
These knives are made for Takayuki by master blacksmiths in Sakai and come with a beautiful natural stone finish. The blade is fashioned from Hitachi White #2 steel and ground single bevel, so the back side runs almost flat with just a slightly concave profile. This aids food release and the ability to guide the blade through soft flesh in a precise, single-stroke action. This lovely blade comes with a traditional Japanese D-shaped wa magnolia handle and a black buffalo horn ferrule.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel and will develop a natural patina with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods or moisture on the blade. Hand wash only, never the dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage.
These knives are made for Takayuki by master blacksmiths in Sakai and come with a beautiful natural stone finish. The blade is fashioned from Hitachi White #2 steel and ground single bevel, so the back side runs almost flat with just a slightly concave profile. This aids food release and the ability to guide the blade through soft flesh in a precise, single-stroke action. This lovely blade comes with a traditional Japanese D-shaped wa magnolia handle and a black buffalo horn ferrule.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel and will develop a natural patina with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods or moisture on the blade. Hand wash only, never the dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage.
- Blacksmith: Togashi Kenji
- Sharpener: Nishimura Norikatsu
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Construction: Hammer Forged, Left-Handed Grind
- Edge Steel: White #2
- Handle: Wa D-Shaped Magnolia Wood
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Edge Grind: Traditional Single Bevel
- Weight: 7.6 oz (218 g)
- Blade Length: 289mm
- Total Length: 450mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 4.5mm
- Blade Height: 36mm
