Vintage Japanese Yanagiba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Made in Japan 480

Experience a Genuine Piece of Japanese Kitchen Heritage - Vintage Yanagiba 200mm

A vintage unbranded Japanese Yanagiba - single-bevel carbon steel with a wood handle, made in Japan. The Yanagiba is Japan's dedicated sashimi knife: long, thin, and ground on one side only for the clean pull-stroke that produces paper-thin slices of fish without tearing.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel - 58 HRC
• Blade length: 200mm | Overall length: 350mm | Spine: 2.4mm
• Bevel: Single bevel
• Style: Fully forged, full tang
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: approx. 250g
• Origin: Japan
• Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

The Yanagiba

The Yanagiba is Japan's dedicated sashimi knife - long, thin, and ground on one side only. The single bevel edge allows the blade to glide along the flat side while the hollow grind on the back prevents the fish from sticking, producing a cut face that is smooth and clean rather than compressed or torn. Carbon steel will show patina with age; edge can be restored on Japanese water stones. A genuine piece of Japanese kitchen heritage.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - dry immediately
• Reactive steel - wipe dry after every use to prevent rust
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones - single bevel, right-hand only
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods