Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan

Sashimi Knife (Yanagiba)

Elevate your culinary artistry with Syosaku's Yanagiba knife, the ultimate Sashimi knife for unparalleled precision. Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan, these specialized Japanese kitchen knives are designed for the single, long, drawing cut required to prepare perfect sashimi and slice delicate proteins without tearing or bruising. Unlike a multi-purpose Japanese Chef Knife or standard chef knife, the Yanagiba knife typically features a long, slender, single-bevel blade, often forged from high-carbon steels like Yasuki White (Shiroko) or Yellow (Kigami) Steel by Syosaku artisans. This design ensures an exceptionally sharp edge, allowing you to achieve the cleanest cuts essential for authentic Japanese cuisine. Experience the tradition and peak performance of a Syosaku Sashimi knife.

GUIDE TO JAPANESE YANAGIBA KNIVES

Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Yanagiba knife?

The Yanagiba knife is a specialized Japanese kitchen knife meticulously designed for slicing raw fish for sashimi and sushi. The Yanagiba knife with its characteristic long, slender blade, is the typical tool for this purpose

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What are the key features of a Yanagiba knife that make it ideal for sashimi?

A Yanagiba knife is distinguished by its long, thin blade (often 210mm to 330mm or more), an acutely pointed tip, and, most importantly, a traditional single-bevel edge. This asymmetrical grind, unlike the double bevel of a typical Japanese Chef Knife or chef knife, creates an incredibly sharp edge capable of gliding through fish with minimal resistance, preserving its delicate texture.

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How does a Yanagiba knife's function differ from that of a general Japanese Chef Knife?

A Japanese Chef Knife (like a Gyuto) is a versatile, multi-purpose chef knife used for a wide range of tasks such as chopping, dicing, and mincing. The Yanagiba knife, however, is a highly specialized Sashimi knife. Its design is singularly focused on making long, uninterrupted pull-cuts to achieve the paper-thin, pristine slices required for high-quality sashimi—a task for which a general chef knife is not optimized.

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