Vintage Japanese Yanagiba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Made in Japan 1760

Experience Controlled Slicing with a Vintage Japanese Yanagiba

This pre-owned Japanese Yanagiba pairs a 200mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle. Its recorded single-bevel geometry offers a traditional slicing format for sashimi and other suitable boneless proteins.

The Specs

• Knife type: Yanagiba
• Steel: Carbon steel; exact alloy not recorded
• Blade length: 200mm
• Bevel: Single bevel; handedness not recorded
• Handle: Wood; species not recorded
• Recorded hardness: 58 HRC
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage, pre-owned

A Traditional Japanese Slicing Format

The original listing places this knife within the Japanese Yanagiba tradition, a single-bevel slicing format associated with sushi and sashimi preparation. A controlled drawing cut makes use of the blade's length, reducing the need for repeated sawing motions. Results depend on technique, sharpness and the food being prepared, rather than a guarantee of paper-thin or restaurant-quality cuts.

This vintage example retains its recorded Japanese origin and traditional format without assigning a maker, production date or specific steel grade. The recorded condition is pre-owned; no unsupported claim of exceptional preservation or ready-to-use edge condition is added.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Do not soak the wood handle
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil to the dry carbon steel blade to help prevent rust
• Avoid routine honing on a steel; preserve the existing single-bevel geometry
• Sharpen on a whetstone, with professional sharpening recommended for single-bevel geometry
• Do not assume handedness or convert the blade to a double bevel
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll to protect the edge