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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Mosuke Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm (Saya)

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Original price $720.00 - Original price $720.00
Original price
$720.00
$720.00 - $720.00
Current price $720.00

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Montréal ● Out of stock Québec ● Out of stock

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Description

Yanagiba translates as: ''willow blade'' since the narrow, long and curved blade shape on the back side resembles a willow leaf. The specialty of the Yanagiba is slicing fish in a precise and clean way for cutting sashimi or nigiri for example. It can also be used for filleting certain fish and slicing meat.  The very fine cutting edge can be damaged easily, so we advise you to be careful with bones. The concave back of the knife (urusaki) creates an air gap between the fish flesh and the blade, which makes it easy to detach the blade from the fish flesh. While the bevel on the face of the Yanagiba (shinogi) makes it easy to detach the piece of fish being sliced. The Yanagiba is generally found between 210 mm and 330 mm.

Ginsan translates to : "silver number 3", this type of steel falls into the category of stainless steels and is therefore easier to maintain than traditional carbon steels. Ginsan is one of the only stainless steels that can be forged in the traditional way like high content carbon steels. This makes it one of the most pleasant stainless steels to sharpen.

The Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and you can be sure that every knife sold under this name will meet rigorous quality standards.

Tips for best results

Make sure your knife will deliver its absolute best by having it professionally sharpened at least once a year. Please note that our meticulously handcrafted Japanese knives are – unless otherwise noted – carbon steel and not stainless steel. To prevent rust, make sure the blades are patted dry – especially when cutting acidic items. Never cut frozen foods, hard products, bone, or twist the blade when using. Never soak in water after use or put in the dishwasher. After use, store in a cool, dry place and avoid high temperature fluctuations. 

Our commitment to you – our customers
Warranty

Every knife we carry has a lifetime warranty from manufacturing defects and errors. For example, if the handle becomes detached or cracks appear after a few weeks of proper use. Or if there are any blade cracks from the edge to the spine. While such defects are indeed rare, they can occur. In such cases, we will exchange the knife in question or give you a refund. Each warranty case is different depending on the criteria, and we reserve the right in each and every case to evaluate the applicability of our lifetime warranty in the event of any manufacturing defects and errors.

After-Sales service

Do you get the feeling that your knife just can’t “cut it”?

Each knife we carry is supplied with a so-called “factory edge”. Our chef knife range comprises more than 200 different products. While all our handcrafted Japanese knives ship with a “factory edge”, ultimate blade sharpness can vary. If you feel that your knife’s blade edge is not performing to its full potential, feel free to contact us and we will provide you with professional sharpening for free!

Oops! What about the truly Unthinkable?

Was it just through a slight slip of the hand that your knife accidentally fell on the floor and damaged its tip and blade, or it was used to cut a hard, frozen product and chipped? Don’t despair, get in touch with us and we will solve the problem through our in-house, professional sharpening and repair service.

Simply contact us or visit our store to get a free estimate.

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Dimensions

Size

300mm

Weight

239g

Total lenght

449mm

Handle length at tip

304mm

Edge lenght

292mm

Blade height

35mm

Blade thickness

3.6mm

Handle size

143mm

Blade

Steel

Ginsan

Steel type

Stainless steel

Finish

Migaki

Hardness

61±1 HRC

Handle

Handle material

Ebony and buffalo horn

Details

Profile

Yanagiba

Usage

Slicer

Hand orientation

Right-handed

Making

Production area

Sakai-Osaka/ Japan

Blacksmith

Kikuchiyo 菊千代

Sharpener

Mosuke

What are the different types of Japanese knives?

What are the different types of Japanese knives?

Each Japanese knife is made with a specific purpose in mind. There are types of multi-purpose knives such as the Gyuto which is the equivalent of a chef's knife or the Santoku which translates into: three virtues, a name that well represents its multiplicity. The Sujihiki and the Yanagiba are made for slicing while the Nakiri and the Usuba are specialized for cutting vegetables. Without forgetting the Petty for precision tasks. The list goes on and the possibilities are diverse.

Why buy a Japanese knife?

Why buy a Japanese knife?

Japanese blades are lighter, very balanced, higher hardness, sharper and retain their sharpness longer. This allows the user greater control of his work tool and a clean cut to alter the texture and flavor of the food as little as possible.