Master-Crafted by Shibata – Sharpness Meets Effortless Maintenance
The Kiritsuke Yanagiba is a dream blade designed for precision slicing of sashimi, sushi, and high-end ingredients. Personally designed and polished by sharpening master Takayuki Shibata, this knife features a SRS13 powdered high-speed steel core, offering an exceptional combination of edge retention, cutting power, and stainless performance. While built for sashimi, it also excels at slicing roast beef, ham, calf’s liver, and foie gras with ease.
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Item |
Description |
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Knife Type |
Kiritsuke Yanagiba |
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Blade Length |
Approx. 295 mm |
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Total Length |
Approx. 450 mm |
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Blade Height |
Approx. 35 mm |
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Spine Thickness |
Approx. 3.5 mm (heel) → 2 mm (tip) |
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Weight |
Approx. 200 g |
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Steel |
SRS13 Powdered High-Speed Steel (Stainless Clad) |
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Hardness |
HRC 63–65 |
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Edge Grind |
Single Bevel – Right Handed |
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Sharpener/Designer |
Shibata Takayuki |
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Origin |
Echizen, Fukui, Japan |
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Handle |
Wa-style Octagonal Handle (Rosewood) |
| Brand | Koutetsu |
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| Forging Type | Ni-mai |
| Steel Type | SRS13 |
| Knife Shapes | Yanagiba-kiritsuke |
| Blade Length | 300mm |
| Blade Edge | Single Bevel |
€ 405 EUR
In stock
✅ SRS13 Powder Steel Core: Offers exceptional hardness (HRC 63–65), superb wear resistance, and excellent corrosion resistance. Outperforms VG-10 and Ginsan in edge retention and is significantly easier to maintain.
✅ Shibata-Style Polishing & Comfort: Meticulously polished spine and choil deliver outstanding comfort and grip control, ideal for extended use.
✅ Traditional Single Bevel Geometry: Ultra-thin edge designed for clean, one-pass slicing of fish without tearing muscle fibers – a staple in authentic Japanese sushi knives.
✅ Elegant Simplicity × Professional Utility: No flashy Damascus patterns, but top-tier finishing and craftsmanship throughout – built for serious culinary professionals.
Sushi chefs, sashimi professionals, or enthusiasts of traditional Japanese cuisine
Those seeking a high-hardness, rust-resistant Yanagiba that requires less oiling or maintenance
Users who value top-level fit & finish with unmatched cutting control
Those upgrading from White Steel / Blue Steel and looking for something more durable and easier to care for
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