Vintage Japanese Yanagiba Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Made in Japan 845

Experience Precise Sashimi Slicing with a Vintage Japanese Yanagiba

This vintage Japanese Yanagiba knife combines a 200mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle and traditional right-handed single-bevel geometry. Fully forged and made in Japan, this one-of-a-kind sashimi knife brings Japanese kitchen heritage to the collection of a cook who values controlled slicing and attentive blade care.

The Specs

• Brand: Unbranded
• Knife type: Yanagiba
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 200mm
• Overall length: 340mm
• Blade thickness: 2.4mm
• Bevel: Single bevel, right-handed
• Construction: Fully forged, full tang
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: Approximately 250g
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

The Yanagiba: Japan's Traditional Sashimi Blade

The Yanagiba (柳刃包丁, or willow blade knife) is the traditional Japanese knife for preparing sashimi and nigiri sushi. Its long, thin, single-bevel blade is designed to cut through raw fish in one drawing motion, helping preserve the texture and presentation of delicate slices.

Carbon steel is a traditional choice for Japanese professional knives and can take a keen edge with careful sharpening. This vintage example develops a natural patina with use, adding individual character to its purposeful design. The maker is not identified in the existing listing, so its heritage is presented through the traditional Yanagiba form rather than an attributed brand story.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to help prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil before long-term storage
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones, preserving the right-handed single-bevel geometry
• A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal