Vintage Japanese Yanagiba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel 1182

Experience Traditional Sashimi Slicing with a Vintage Japanese Yanagiba

This vintage Japanese Yanagiba pairs a 200mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle and right-handed single-bevel geometry. Made in Japan and recorded in good overall condition, this pre-owned slicing knife offers traditional Japanese kitchen character for cooks and collectors.

The Specs

• Knife type: Yanagiba
• Brand: Unbranded
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 200mm
• Overall length: 320mm
• Spine thickness: 2.9mm
• Bevel: Single bevel, right-handed geometry
• Construction: Recorded as fully forged, full tang
• Handle: Wood
• Knife weight: Approximately 250g
• Origin: Japan
• Condition: Vintage, good overall condition

Traditional Yanagiba Design

The Yanagiba is Japan's dedicated sashimi knife. Its long blade and single-bevel edge are designed for a clean drawing stroke through fish, helping preserve texture and presentation. This 200mm example offers a practical format for controlled slicing, paired with a traditional wood handle.

The carbon steel blade develops patina with age and requires attentive drying to help prevent rust. Its edge can be restored on Japanese water stones while preserving the right-handed geometry. This unbranded vintage piece is presented without an unverified maker attribution or production date.

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
• Seek specialist sharpening if unfamiliar with single-bevel knives
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage
• Store securely with the edge protected