Masamoto KK Yanagiba 240mm Shirogami 2

The Masamoto KK Yanagiba kitchen knife has a blade with a length of 240 mm. This is the basic knife used by sushi masters. Its long and narrow blade is great for daily slicing and portioning. It is traditionally sharpened on one side. The Yanagiba knife is an essential tool for preparing sashimi and sushi. It comes from the Osaka region in Kansai. Minosuke Matsuzawa, who was engaged in producing high-quality knives as early as the late 19th century (1872), was the founder of Masamoto Sohonten. He had a dream of creating a brand of perfect knives, and today, it can be said with certainty that he has succeeded—Masamoto kitchen knives are considered among the best in the world. The unique KK Kasumi collection features two-layer blades, with a core made of Shiro-ko #2 carbon steel, also known as White Steel no.2. The outer layer is made of soft steel. All knives from this extremely successful series are hand-forged and hand-finished. Thanks to the quenching process, the hardness of their blades increases to 62-63 HRC. The unique Japanese knives present a traditional style and have many functional advantages (including maintaining their sharpness for a long time). The Masamoto KK Kasumi series is intended for sushi masters, but they can also be used by enthusiasts of Japanese cuisine and sushi. Each knife has a D-shaped handle, which is finished with a beautiful buffalo horn ferrule. The handle itself is made of magnolia wood. Since Masamoto KK Kasumi knives are not stainless, they must be properly cared for. It is worth noting that their graceful name—Kasumi—literally means “mist” or “fog.” It refers to the characteristic “misty” finish of the laminated knives from this series. They are packaged in elegant boxes, making them ideal as a gift. Also, check out our kitchen knife ranking.