{"product_id":"toroku-honcho-tokusen-yanagiba-knife-230mm-carbon-steel-2166","title":"Vintage Toroku Honcho Tokusen Yanagiba Knife 230mm Carbon Steel 2166","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience the Elegance of a Toroku Honcho Tokusen Yanagiba Forged for the Art of Japanese Slicing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToroku Honcho is a traditional Japanese knife brand associated with the Echizen cutlery region - one of Japan's great blade-making centres alongside Sakai and Seki. The \"Tokusen\" designation marks this as a select-grade blade, made to a higher standard within the maker's range. The Yanagiba, meaning \"willow leaf blade\", is the definitive Japanese sashimi knife - long, slender, and single-bevel, designed for the long pulling cut that produces clean, glistening slices of fish without tearing the delicate flesh. This vintage 230mm example in carbon steel with a magnolia wood handle is a genuine piece of Japanese kitchen heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toroku Honcho Tokusen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnolia Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Knife Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single-bevel geometry of a Yanagiba is what separates it from any Western slicer. The flat back glides cleanly through fish, while the bevel on the front allows each slice to release effortlessly. Carbon steel takes a finer edge than stainless and responds beautifully to whetstone sharpening - essential for the razor-thin cuts a Yanagiba demands. At 230mm, this blade has the length for confident, single-stroke cuts through larger fish while remaining manageable for everyday sashimi prep. Magnolia wood is the traditional Japanese handle material - lightweight, moisture-resistant, and easy to replace. A Tokusen-grade Toroku Honcho in original box is a rare and collectible find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing to prevent rust on the carbon steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil to the blade if storing long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a whetstone - single-bevel geometry requires sharpening on the bevel side only; keep the back flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo honing rod - professional sharpening recommended if unsure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a knife roll or protective sleeve - never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55431601848611,"sku":"Toroku Honcho Tokusenyanagiba230","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/AB78BBA2-B666-43E5-BBAA-6B01FA95BADF.jpg?v=1787225095","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/toroku-honcho-tokusen-yanagiba-knife-230mm-carbon-steel-2166","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}