Tojiro Zen Oak 21cm Yanagi-Sashimi Knife

The Tojiro Yanagi Sashimi kitchen knife is a Japanese knife designed for slicing and filleting fish. The name "Yanagi" refers to a type of knife that originated in the western part of the Land of the Rising Sun. Its distinctive design differs from its European counterparts because it is used to cut only in one direction – towards oneself (also known as the "hiki kiri" technique). The knife is lightweight and perfectly balanced, which you will certainly appreciate when peeling vegetables and fruits. The knife's blade retains its sharpness for an extended period. It's worth noting that the knife features a handle made of magnolia wood designed to offer the user maximum comfort during work. The knife has a handle made of magnolia wood. Specifications: Blade: 3-layer steel, VG-10 core Blade hardness: 60 HRC +/-1 Blade length: 21cm Blade width: 2.8cm Weight: +/- 100g Zen Oak The excellent VG-10 core, hardened to 60 HRC, is surrounded by 2 layers of steel. The sharp blade excels at everyday tasks, and thanks to the lightweight magnolia wood handle with a plastic ring, the knife won't strain your hand during longer work. Tojiro The Japanese brand Tojiro offers over 800 products manufactured using the best technologies and materials. The combination of excellent Japanese steels such as VG-10, R-2, or Shirogami with beautiful handles made of exotic wood results in knives that impress with their sharpness and aesthetic qualities. Additionally, the product range includes sharpeners and knife blocks to help you maintain the proper sharpness of your tools, ensuring they are always at hand.