Our master craftsmen use the same methods and techniques that the ancient sword smith handed down from generation to generation to produce knives of the highest caliber. Hand forging these knives from a single piece of high carbon steel require extraordinary skill to withstand temperatures that reach into the thousands within a burning furnace.

The Yanagi is a long slicing knife that was designed to slice thin slices of fish for sushi and sashimi, and is one of the most essential of traditional Japanese knives and is a powerful component in the repertoire of many chefs. The beauty of its elegant thin blade is its ability to slice through an ingredient in long uninterrupted strokes, preserving its integrity and freshness. The Yanagi Kiritsuke is slightly heavier with a with a blade that is wider and a spine that is thicker. The sword tip helps balance the weight of the knife and is recommended for chefs who are interested in a Yanagi but have a smaller working space. Even the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.

Our handmade Yoshihiro VG-10 Semi-Stainless Steel knives with its single-edged blade, this chef's knife, made of VG-10, thinly slices through the skin and flesh of a fish with ease and without compromising the taste and quality of the structure-unlike other knives which can damage the cell walls and alter the feel and taste. Traditional yanagi kiritsuke knives leave the fish smooth, shiny, and fresh. The hard steel of the VG-10 allows for a superior sharpness and edge retention while the softer, surrounding steel adds durability.

Hand crafted in Japan with traditional techniques, the Yoshihiro VG-10 Semi-Stainless Steel Mirror Finished Yanagi Kiritsuke Sashimi Japanese Knife has a completely flat ground on front (shinogi), and a concave ground (urasuki) with a flat rim (uraoshi) on the back. As traditional Japanese knives and cutlery value sharpness, the hardness of the VG-10 Semi-Stainless steel lets these tradesmen create a thin, sharp cutting edge on the blade. With its handmade, Ebony wood with sterling silver ring handle, this knife is light and well balanced. This knife comes with a double water buffalo horn bolster, and a lacquered magnolia wood saya cover, which is easy to clean and resistant to stain and odor.

HRC	62-63		Handle Material	Ebony
Grade	VG-10 Mirror Finished		Bolster Material	Silver Ring Ironwood
Stain Resistant	Yes		Handle Shape	Octagonal
Blade Material	VG-10 Stainless Steel		Saya Cover	Nuri Lacquered Magnolia
Edge Angle	Single Edged