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The Yanagi is used to slice boneless fish fillets into sashimi and sushi. The graceful, long and thin blade is designed to cut slices in one drawing stroke, Read more
Steel Type: AUS-8A Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Hand painted resin handle (Heat & Waterproof), coated in lacquer.
Rockwell HRC: 58:60
Blade Length: 270mm, 10.6 inch
Bevel: Single Edged (Right Handed)
About the Yanagi: The Yanagi is used to slice boneless fish fillets into sashimi and sushi. The graceful, long and thin blade is designed to cut slices in one drawing stroke, which applies minimal pressure on the flesh of the fish to avoid stress and cell destruction.
About the Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Series: "Nanairo" meaning the 7 Prismatic Colors reflects on the look of these knives. The series is a collaboration between the knife makers in Sakai, and the masters of traditional lacquerware in Echizen. The handles are made from Injection molded ABS, and are individually handpainted with vivid designs applied using traditional Echizen lacquerware techniques, lacquer with added antibacterial agent to help inhibit bacterial growth on handle surface.
About Sakai Takayuki: The Sakai Region in Japan has the history of knifemaking for over 600 years. One of the knifemakers from this region; Sakai Takayuki is the perfect representation of this history. The knifemaking techniques and skills have been passed down through generations, making Sakai Takayuki one of the most beloved and trusted knife makers, with its products sold in over 100 countries.
