Masamoto VG Series Yanagiba Honkasumi VG-10 Steel - Sashimi Knife (270mm)

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN Professional Sashimi Knife

Yanagiba Knives for Sashimi:

The Masamoto VG Series Japanese traditional-style Yanagiba knife is the highest grade Yanagiba that Masamoto produces in stainless steel. VG-10 High Carbon Stainless Steel Cutting Edge Core welded forged with soft stainless steel, Hon Kasumi finished blade (HRC61) provides similar cutting performance to Masamoto’s Japanese traditional-style knives made from high carbon steel, however, VG-10 is much easier to maintain due to its excellent rust-resistance.

The knife is fitted with a ‘D-shaped’ traditional Japanese magnolia wood handle with a water buffalo horn ferrule/collar. Also, it includes a matching magnolia wood Saya (Sheath) for safekeeping.

Yanagiba knives are primarily used to slice boneless fish fillets for Sashimi and Sushi dishes, but they can also be used to fillet small to medium-sized fish and are often used for skinning fish. The narrow blade and relatively acute edge angle of the Yanagiba are features which greatly reduce the effort required to cut through ingredients. As with the Sujihiki, the long blade allows the fish to be cut in one single drawing motion, from heel to tip.

The combination of cutting technique, acute blade angle, and sharp edge result in very little cellular damage in the cut surface. This is particularly important for dishes where the fish is eaten raw, because it helps to preserve the original flavor and texture of the fish.