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Vintage Japanese Yanagiba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Made in Japan 877

Vintage Japanese Yanagiba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Made in Japan 877

$105.00 AUD
$105.00 AUD
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A Rare Vintage Japanese Yanagiba - The Sashimi Specialist

The Specs

  • Steel: Carbon steel, 58 HRC
  • Blade length: 200mm
  • Overall length: 340mm
  • Blade thickness: 2.4mm
  • Bevel: Single bevel
  • Construction: Fully forged, full tang
  • Handle: Wood
  • Weight: Approx. 250g
  • Origin: Made in Japan
  • Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

The Willow Blade

The yanagiba (柳刃包丁 - "willow blade knife") is Japan's dedicated sashimi knife - long, thin, and single-bevelled for drawing cuts that produce clean, glistening slices of raw fish without tearing the flesh. At 200mm with a 2.4mm spine tapering to a fine edge, this vintage example is a nimble, precise sashimi knife suited to smaller fish and detailed work. Carbon steel at 58 HRC takes a razor edge and rewards regular honing. Unbranded but built with the honest craftsmanship of Japanese workshop production - a genuine vintage piece that won't be repeated.

Care and Maintenance

  • Hand wash only - never dishwasher
  • Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust
  • Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing long-term
  • Single bevel - sharpen on the flat (ura) side only with a whetstone
  • Professional sharpening recommended if unfamiliar with single-bevel geometry
  • Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll - avoid loose drawers
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Age restriction: The purchase of knives is restricted to persons aged 18 years and over in accordance with applicable Australian state and territory laws, including the Queensland Weapons Act 1990 and South Australian Summary Offences Act 1953. By purchasing a knife through this store, you confirm you are aged 18 or over.