Shun Dual Core Yanagiba Knife 26.7cm

Experience the Blade That Defines Japanese Raw Fish Preparation, Built with the Most Advanced Steel Shun Produces

The Shun Dual Core Yanagiba Knife 26.7cm is the specialist tool for slicing sashimi, sushi rolls, and any delicate protein where a single, clean pull-stroke is everything. Dual Core steel means the edge that delivers those perfect slices stays sharper, longer than any conventional yanagiba.

The Specs

• Steel: VG0010 dual-core Damascus - alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel
• Layers: 71 alternating micro-layers of Damascus cladding
• Edge: Hand-sharpened single-bevel - traditional yanagiba grind for pull-cutting sashimi
• Blade length: 26.7cm (10.5 in.)
• Handle: Octagon-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
• Construction: Rabbet tang - the same tang construction used in samurai swords
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

Dual Core. Double the Performance.

The yanagiba's long, slender, single-bevel blade is designed for one thing above all else - the long, single pull-stroke that produces paper-thin slices of fish with perfectly clean cuts and no cell damage. The Shun Dual Core takes this iconic blade further - alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel folded into 71 micro-layers of Damascus cladding that extend all the way to the cutting edge. Both steels reach the edge simultaneously, combining VG10's exceptional hardness with VG2's flexibility and corrosion resistance. The result is a yanagiba that holds its razor edge through extended sashimi prep sessions. The rabbet tang controls weight and enhances manoeuvrability, while the octagon-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handle provides a secure, comfortable grip that won't harbour bacteria.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Single-bevel edge - do not hone with a standard honing steel
• Sharpen on the flat (ura) side only with a whetstone, or use a professional sharpening service experienced with single-bevel knives
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade