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

Experience Precise Sashimi Slicing with a Vintage Japanese Yanagiba

This vintage Japanese Yanagiba knife combines a 200mm carbon steel blade with a traditional wood handle. Made in Japan, its right-handed single-bevel geometry supports controlled pull-strokes for delicate fish preparation. Listed as Matsuhisa Saku, this one-of-a-kind vintage sashimi knife offers both practical purpose and Japanese kitchen heritage.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 200mm
• Overall length: 350mm
• Spine thickness: 2.4mm
• Bevel: Single bevel, right-handed
• Construction: Fully forged, full tang
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: Approximately 250g
• Origin: Japan
• Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

Traditional Yanagiba Design

The Yanagiba is Japan's dedicated sashimi knife. Its long, thin blade is ground on one side for clean, single-stroke slicing, helping produce thin slices of fish without tearing. The single-bevel edge and hollow-ground back help the blade move through delicate ingredients with less sticking, preserving a smooth cut surface rather than compressing the fish.

The carbon steel blade develops a natural patina with age and use, adding character to this vintage Japanese knife. Its edge can be restored on Japanese water stones, making it a distinctive working tool for cooks who appreciate traditional blade geometry and attentive knife care.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only and dry immediately
• Wipe the reactive carbon steel blade dry after every use to help prevent rust
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones, preserving the right-handed single-bevel geometry
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage