Sakai Takayuki INOX Steel Wood Handle Yanagi

Steel Type: AUS8A Stainless Steel

Handle Material: Magnolia Wood Handle with a buffalo horn bolster.

Rockwell HRC: 58:60

Blade Length:

240mm, 9.4 Inch

270mm, 10.6 inch

300mm, 11.8 inch

Bevel: Single Bevel (Right)

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 Sakai Takayuki: The Sakai Region in Japan has a 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.