Yanagi sushi knife with ebony handle and patterned steel blade

Yoshihiro Suminagashi Blue Steel #1 Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

10.5" (270mm)
$859.99 USD
Sale price  $859.99 USD Regular price 
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Yoshihiro Suminagashi Blue Steel #1 Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

SKU:

SMYA270EHMO
$859.99 USD
Sale price  $859.99 USD Regular price 
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.

Blade Hardness
64 HRC
Stain Resistant
No
Saya Cover
Free Magnetic Oak Saya Included
Full Specifications

Blade

Knife Type
Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)
Primary Use
Sashimi / Raw fish slicing
Blade Metal
Blue Steel #1
Grade
Suminagashi
Construction
Multi-Layer Damascus (Suminagashi)
Blade Hardness
64 HRC
Blade Edge Type
Single Bevel
Blade Finish
Plain
Stain Resistant
No

Handle

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

Yoshihiro Blue Steel Suminagashi Yanagi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans, showcasing the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering. Made from Aoko Blue Steel #1, with a hardness rating of 64 HRC on the Rockwell scale, these knives feature the most elaborate and beautiful finishes, combining exceptional performance with aesthetic elegance.

Our Yoshihiro Blue Steel #1 Suminagashi knives are complemented by a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted premium Ebony wood handle, affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster for added strength and balance. A protective magnetic oak wood Saya is included, which not only protects the blade but also enhances the knife's appearance when not in use.

The Yanagi is a long slicing knife specifically designed for slicing thin pieces of fish for sushi and sashimi. The beauty of the Yanagi lies in its elegantly thin blade, which allows for long, uninterrupted strokes that preserve the freshness and integrity of the fish. As one of the most essential traditional Japanese knives, the Yanagi is an indispensable tool for chefs who want to achieve the perfect cut. Even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as functional as it is beautiful.

Important: The knife can oxidize without proper care, and it is recommended for professional use only.

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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