SAKAI TAKAYUKI INOX YANAGI / SASHIMI KNIFE

Yanagi (Yanagiba) is widely used throughout all of japan by professionals. The blade is narrow and long enabling it to slice through fish fiber without pushing or sawing the tender filet, the edge of the blade is extremely thin to create a clear and straight edge on each slice of the sashimi. These are Japanese Knives using special corrosion-resistant steel Specifications Material : INOX Steel Edge Style : Single edged Handle material : Ho wood with buffalo horn collar(Bolsters are made from natural horn therefore colors may vary) Message From Masazumi Hirota an owner of HITACHIYA USA “Blades made of INOX steel are extremely rust resistant and are also easy to care for. Their sustained sharpness will keep your knife’s cutting performance at top notch. ” With the purchase of a new knife at HITACHIYA USA, you will receive free initial knife sharpening service as an optional. This initial sharpening service “Honbazuke” is to enhance the sharpness of blade from factory edge. Please contact us and make a request. Please note that all sharpened knives are not returnable or eligible for exchange.