{"product_id":"c3771","title":"Sakai Minamoto Masakatsu Yanagiba Knife, Sharpened, Water Buffalo Handle, Sashimi Knife, Premium Grade, 175mm","description":"Sakai Minamoto Masakatsu Yanagiba Knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe yanagiba is a traditional Japanese sashimi knife designed to create smooth, pleasant slices with pull cutting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis knife is single-beveled and made of hagane (high-carbon steel). Although very compact, it is a true high-grade piece with a water buffalo handle and a sharp, authentic carbon-steel edge. It should let you enjoy slicing sashimi from fish blocks at home with a genuinely traditional feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has been sharpened and is ready to use upon arrival. Please handle with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt features engravings “堺源正勝作” (Sakai Minamoto Masakatsu-made) and “極上” (Premium Grade).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven in a smaller size, a quality yanagiba can make sushi and sashimi prep feel “real,” giving you cleaner slices with less tearing—exactly what sushi chefs aim for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 305mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 175mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width: 25mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3-4mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 88g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHARPENED by a Japanese Sharpener. Razor sharp.  The sharpener is in Kyoto, the traditional city in Japan as you know. You can use without maintenance. You don't need to pay maintenance costs after receiving. If any, please feel free to ask, English available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- SHIPPING NOTE from Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・A PHONE NUMBER may be required for delivery\u003cbr\u003e・Delivery to P.O. Box is not available in some countries\u003cbr\u003e・Some remote areas may incur an additional fee (usually $25 or more)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that your payment to our shop covers the item price + shipping cost only.\u003cbr\u003eImport taxes (such as VAT or sales tax) may apply upon arrival, depending on your country’s regulations.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45818692370620,"sku":"c3771","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/1005\/3052\/files\/c3771a.jpg?v=1769849769","url":"https:\/\/yoichiroknife.com\/products\/c3771","provider":"YoichiroKnife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}