The Yanagi is used to slice boneless fish fillets into sashimi and sushi. The graceful, long, and thin blade is designed to cut slices in one drawing stroke, which applies minimal pressure on the flesh of the fish to avoid stress and cell destruction. Read more
Product Code: TOMI-S2-MGN-YNG270
Steel Type: Shirogami #2 White Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Magnolia Round Handle with Buffalo horn bolster
Rockwell HRC: 60-63
Blade Length: 270mm, 10.6 inches
Bevel: Traditional Single Edged (Right)
The knife comes with a wooden Saya (Sheath) Cover
About the Yanagi: The Yanagi is used to slice boneless fish fillets into sashimi and sushi. The graceful, long, and thin blade is designed to cut slices in one drawing stroke, which applies minimal pressure on the flesh of the fish to avoid stress and cell destruction.
About the Tomihisa Shiro#2 Series: The newest addition to the Tomihisa 富久 Line. The blade features a Shirogami White Carbon Steel forged and manufactured by the master blacksmiths of the Sakai Region. White Carbon Steel is perfect for sushi chefs for its extreme sharpness and ease of sharpening, paired with the amazing construction from the Blacksmiths of Sakai. The series comes with 2 handle options. A classic and simple Magnolia Handle, or a beautiful Octagonal Rosewood Handle, both coming with a luxurious Buffalo Horn Bolster.