Sakai Takayuki - Nanairo Blue Yanagiba 270mm (ST-14534)

The yanagiba, or yanagi, is a knife designed to slice fish for sushi and sashimi. Yanagiba translates into "willow leaf blade." The slender blade is tailored to cut the fish in one single stroke. Its ultra-sharp edge slices through the fish with minimal pressure required, thus reducing stress to the flesh and minimizing cellular damage. The yanagiba is such a specialized knife that, by using different cutting techniques, the chef can enhance and change the visual characteristics and flavors of the fish. There are several styles of fish slicers employed by sushi chefs, but the classic yanagi is the most favored. Yanagibas are long knives and usually do not come much shorter than 270mm. This ensures that the slice is made in one single stroke. Sawing is simply not acceptable in the preparation of sushi.

Sakai Takayuki Nanairo series is made from Inox Stainless steel. This steel has great toughness and is very easy to care for. For this series, Takayuki has teamed up with Echizen based urushi lacquer artists to create the truly unique handles on this series. Each handle is completely handmade and one of a kind.

Product Details:

• Steel Type: AUS 8(INOX)/Stainless Steel
• Hardness: Estimated HRC of 60-62
• Handle Material:  ABS resin
• Heel Height: 33mm
• Weight: 247.5g
• Edge Length: 270mm
• Handle: Wa Octangonal

Care:

Hand-wash stainless steel knives immediately after use with warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly with a towel right away to prevent water spots and corrosion — do not air dry. Never place them in the dishwasher, as high heat and detergents ruin the edge and handle. Store securely in a knife block, magnetic strip, or sheath

Maintenance: Use wooden or plastic cutting boards; avoid glass, granite, steel, and bamboo. Use a ceramic honing rod regularly to maintain the edge.

Do not use for cutting bones, frozen food, or extremely hard items to avoid chipping.