Sakai Kikumori Tomoshibi Yanagiba 240 mm Shirogami 2

Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese knife often used by sushi masters – it has a narrow and long blade that allows for precise slicing of fish and meat. It is perfect for preparing both sushi and sashimi. Together with Deba and Usuba knives, it forms the traditional Japanese trio of kitchen knives. Tomoshibi knives are a professional series made for Sakai Kikumori. These knives are hand-forged from excellent Shirogami #2 (white steel) carbon steel and finished by skilled craftsmen at Myojin Riki Seisakusho in Kochi. During the forging and hardening process, a hardness of 62-63 HRC is achieved. The classic and elegant handle of the Sakai Kikumori Tomoshibi knives is made of magnolia wood, finished with a buffalo horn ferrule. The spectacular, misty Kasumi finish, used on the blades of Tomoshibi knives, makes them almost small works of art. Sakai Kikumori was founded in 1926. It draws on the 600-year history of the city of Sakai, which is the most important center of traditional Japanese knife production. Sakai Kikumori Tomoshibi knives require drying after each use because they are not stainless.

• Type: Yanagiba Knife
• Blade length: 240 mm
• Total length: 380 mm
• Blade height: 30mm
• Handle: magnolia wood
• Steel: Shirogami#2
• HRC: 62-63
• Sharpening type: single-bevel
• Weight: 136 grams