Sakai Takayuki - Nanairo Blue Yanagiba 270mm (ST-14534) champagne stopper Shape: Kiritsuke

Shape: Kiritsuke

edge stability and hardness

virtually any portion of the blade can be utilized to either ‘push cut’

while the multi-surface design ensures a perfect grip in every hand position

Sakai Takayuki - Nanairo Blue Yanagiba 270mm (ST-14534) champagne stopper Shape: KiritsukeThe 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