Sakai Takayuki Kiritsuke Yanagiba Slicer Knife 300 mm (11.8") Damascus 17 Layer

Ideal for: SlicingUseful on food types: Medium to large proteins Kiritsuke Yanagiba Slicer Knife Blade Material: Damascus 17 Layer (VG-10 core) Stainless Steel Blade Length: 300 mm (11.8") Blade Style: Double Bevel Handle: Mahogany Handle Weight: 230 gBlade Width: 38 mm Blade Thickness: 2 mmHandle Length: 125 mmHandle Thickness: 17 mm Yanagiba which literally means Willow Leaf. While Eastern Japan, the Tokyo region, uses the name "Yanagiba" for this style of knife, to the west in the Osaka and Kyoto regions, these knives are known as the Shobu. The shape is a slim blade which looks like a Katana (sword), suitable for slicing tasks.  The style of knife is well known as a great sashimi knife, with a single bevel edge good for cutting and filleting fish.  Its pointed and easy to use, it is possible to cut beautiful sashimi just by pulling in a single motion without moving the kitchen knife back and forth. This is a Sakai Takayuki Western style chef knife series that is resistan