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Finish level on these knives is a great mid range, super usable and the pricing reflects this. A 330 from Tanaka would normally by around the $1000 mark otherwise.
We also have 1 knife with minor scratches near the kanji engraving, nothing serious.
- Ittetsu Japanese Chef Knife
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Yoshikazu Tanaka Blacksmith
- 330mm Yanagiba Knife
- Shirogami (White) #2, Soft Iron Clad
- Magnolia Handle w/ Buffalo Ferrule
- Timber Saya Included
- Right-Hand Single Bevel
- Hand-crafted in Sakai, Japan
- Edge Length: 319mm | Overall Length: 483mm | Blade Height: 37mm | Weight: 237g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 3.1 (B) 2.9 (C) 1.1

* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only.
* High-carbon steel kitchen knives will change colour (patina) during use, care is required to prevent surface rust.

Japanese Kitchen Knife | Yanagiba (Slicing Knife)
The Yanagiba is traditional style of Japanese chef knife, generally used for the professional preparation of sashimi. Yanagiba are thicker and heavier than their sujihiki slicing cousins, with a long profile and single bevel grind. Although mainly used by the elite to prepare fish, some western chefs do use these knives for other slicing duties like roast meat carving.