Knife brand: Shotarou Nomura

Knife Type: Yanagiba knife (Sashimi knife) 

Steel Type: White 2

Blade Hardness: HRC 62

Blade Length: 240mm

Handle Material: 

Octagonal Magnolia Wood with Buffalo Horn Ferrule

Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan, this 240mm Yanagiba is designed for preparing sashimi, sushi, and other precision slicing tasks.

Forged by Noboru Morinaga of Morinaga Hamono Seisakusho in Sakai, Japan, this blade reflects generations of traditional craftsmanship and the exceptional cutting performance for which Sakai knives are known. It is then expertly sharpened and finished by Shotarou Nomura, whose dedication to traditional hand sharpening has earned him respect among professional chefs and knife enthusiasts alike.

Made from Yasuki White #2 carbon steel, the blade takes an exceptionally keen edge and is easy to sharpen, making it a favourite among chefs who value pure cutting performance.

The traditional octagonal magnolia wood handle with buffalo horn ferrule provides a comfortable and balanced feel in hand, while the single-bevel blade allows for clean, precise cuts with minimal damage to delicate ingredients.

Whether you are preparing sashimi at home or working in a professional kitchen, this Yanagiba delivers the sharpness, control, and craftsmanship that Sakai knives are renowned for.

Each knife includes:

• Traditional Sakai certification sticker

• Nomura Hamono certificate of authenticity

To learn more about the craftsmanship behind this knife, we invite you to watch the workshop video below and discover the traditional techniques used to create Sakai knives by hand.

Workshop video:
https://youtu.be/u4vGaQ3TrrM

All JKG knives are personally selected by a chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience.