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 Codes: HMA-SKYA-300
Steel Type: Shirogami #2 White Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Magnolia Round Handle with Buffalo horn bolster
Rockwell HRC: 60-63
Blade Length: 300mm, 11.8 inch
Bevel: Traditional Single Edged (Right)
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 Masamoto Sohonten: Minosuke Matsuzawa, the founder of Masamoto Sohonten started crafting knives way back in 1866. It was Matsuzawa's dream that his family would be remembered as one of the best knife craftsmen. Now, five generations later, his vision has been realized and Masamoto Sohoten knives are regarded as one of the finest traditional knives in use today.