Vintage Bukichi Yanagiba Japanese Slicing Knife 2354

Experience deliberate Japanese slicing with a vintage Bukichi yanagiba

This Bukichi-labelled knife offers the long, narrow yanagiba profile associated with careful drawing cuts through fish, with the individual character of a vintage kitchen blade.

The Specs

• Knife type listed: yanagiba
• Recorded inscription reading: Bukichi; direct confirmation on the blade is pending
• Steel listed: carbon steel; exact grade and construction not confirmed
• Blade length: unconfirmed; earlier records contain conflicting 200mm and 150mm figures
• Handle material, bevel, edge angle and handedness: not confirmed
• Origin recorded: Japan
• Condition: vintage; individual wear has not been documented

Heritage & Use

The Bukichi name is retained from the recorded inscription reading, rather than attributed to a verified workshop or smith. The yanagiba form is associated with smooth, deliberate slicing rather than chopping, using drawing strokes through suitable ingredients. This blade's manufacturing date, forging method and any Kasumi construction have not been established. Its exact length should be measured before a size is stated as fact.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to help prevent rust
• Avoid honing rods until the existing bevel geometry is confirmed
• Sharpen on suitable water stones following the existing bevel, or consult a specialist
• Store clean and dry with the edge protected