Japanese yanagiba sushi knife with mirror-finished white blade and black handle with silver bands

Yoshihiro Honyaki Mirror-Finished Namiukashi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife with Triple Nickel Silver Ring Ebony Handle

11.8" (300mm)
$1,249.99
$1,249.99
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Yoshihiro Honyaki Mirror-Finished Namiukashi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife with Triple Nickel Silver Ring Ebony Handle

Yoshihiro Honyaki Mirror-Finished Namiukashi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife with Triple Nickel Silver Ring Ebony Handle

SKU:
HYYAMINAMI300TSVEHMS
$1,249.99
$1,249.99
Blade Length

High-Carbon Care

This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.

64-65 HRC
No
Free Magnolia Saya Cover Included

Blade Hardness

HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is tempered. A higher rating holds a fine edge through extended use, a hallmark of Japanese blade craftsmanship.

Stain Resistant

This steel is not stain resistant. High-carbon steel can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and cared for, in exchange for the sharper edge it holds.

Saya Cover

This knife comes with its saya cover included at no additional cost, shaped to its exact blade for the same custom fit customers pay extra for on other knives.
Full Specifications

Blade

Knife Type
Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)
Primary Use
Sashimi / Raw fish slicing
Blade Metal
White Steel #2
Grade
Honyaki
Construction
Mono-Steel
Blade Hardness
64-65 HRC
Blade Edge Type
Single Bevel
Blade Finish
Mirror
Stain Resistant
No

Handle

Handle Material
Ebony
Handle Shape
Octagonal
Bolster Material
Silver Ring Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
Tang Type
Partial Tang
Product Details

The Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Shiroko Honyaki Mirror-Finished Yanagi Knife represents the purest form of Japanese craftsmanship, a tradition known as Honyaki, meaning "true forged." This technique is rooted in ancient Japanese sword-making methods passed down through generations, requiring extraordinary skill to craft from a single piece of high-carbon White Steel #2. Each knife undergoes Mizu Honyaki, a rigorous water-quenching process that imbues the steel with both hardness and durability, achieving a Rockwell hardness of 64-65. The blade's mirror finish, polished by master craftsmen using traditional sword-polishing techniques, captures light in a mesmerizing display that exemplifies both elegance and functionality.

With an elegant, thin blade, the Yanagi is designed to make long, uninterrupted strokes, ideal for delicately slicing fish for sushi and sashimi while preserving freshness and texture. This knife is essential in Japanese culinary tradition, a powerful tool favored by chefs for its precision and refinement. The Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Shiroko Honyaki Yanagi is complemented by a handcrafted Ebony wood handle, adorned with a Silver Ring and Water Buffalo horn bolster, combining aesthetic beauty with ergonomic comfort. A lacquered Magnolia wood Saya cover provides protective storage, preserving the blade and enhancing its appearance when not in use.

More than a kitchen tool, this handcrafted Yoshihiro Honyaki Yanagi Knife transforms even the simplest of culinary tasks into a celebration of skill, tradition, and beauty, offering an unparalleled experience for any chef.
Care & Origin
Country of Origin
Japan
Care Instructions
Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher.
Sharpening Method
Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.

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