What is a K-tip Yanagiba used for?

["Sashimi Slicing"] It is a foundational profile in Japanese kitchens and a popular pick at Knives and Stones for both home cooks and professionals.

What size K-tip Yanagiba should I choose?

Sizes vary by maker and intended use. Browse our K-tip Yanagiba range at Knives and Stones to compare lengths, weights, and steel choices side by side.

How do I care for a K-tip Yanagiba knife?

Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent, then dry immediately — never leave a Japanese knife soaking or air-drying on a rack. Avoid the dishwasher entirely. Use a wood or soft-plastic cutting board (not glass, ceramic, or stone) to preserve the edge. For sharpening, use whetstones in the 1000-grit range for maintenance and 3000–6000 grit for finishing. Carbon-steel blades benefit from a thin coat of food-safe camellia or mineral oil between uses to prevent oxidation.

K-tip Yanagiba

Q: What is a K-tip Yanagiba?

A K-tip Yanagiba (切付柳刃) is The Yanagiba, often simply called Yanagi, stands as a quintessential knife in the Japanese culinary realm, specifically designed for the artful preparation of sashimi, sushi, and sliced raw fish and seafood. As a member of the Sashimi hōchō family, it is celebrated for its long, slender blade that ensures precision cuts with minimal effort. Blade lengths start at approximately 210mm and can extend up to 360mm, with the 240mm and 270mm sizes being the most favored for home use, while professional kitchens frequently opt for 300mm and larger. The Kiritsuke variant of Yanagiba has a even flatter profile and a more clearly defined tip, this design not only enhances the slicing capability of the Yanagiba, but also enables it to do more fine cuttings with the front section of the knife. In high end Omakase restaurants, we can often see the chefs produces Sashimi with a Kiritsuke Yanagiba then turn around to cut up various vegetables, produces and decorations with the same knife, which really shows the precision and versatility of this design..

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Sashimi Knife Sashimi Slicing 3D Model

The Yanagiba, often simply called Yanagi, stands as a quintessential knife in the Japanese culinary realm, specifically designed for the artful preparation of sashimi, sushi, and sliced raw fish and seafood. As a member of the Sashimi hōchō family, it is celebrated for its long, slender blade that ensures precision cuts with minimal effort. Blade lengths start at approximately 210mm and can extend up to 360mm, with the 240mm and 270mm sizes being the most favored for home use, while professional kitchens frequently opt for 300mm and larger. The Kiritsuke variant of Yanagiba has a even flatter profile and a more clearly defined tip, this design not only enhances the slicing capability of the Yanagiba, but also enables it to do more fine cuttings with the front section of the knife. In high end Omakase restaurants, we can often see the chefs produces Sashimi with a Kiritsuke Yanagiba then turn around to cut up various vegetables, produces and decorations with the same knife, which really shows the precision and versatility of this design.

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Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm KS4627, with ho wood saya

Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 270 mm Mirror-polished Ebony Handle

Hienn - Kensaki Yanagiba 300mm by Itsuo Doi

Byakko - 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagiba by Kenji Togashi

Nakagawa Blue 1 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270/ 300/ 330 mm

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm KS4630

Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 300mm

Masamoto Sohonten Hongasumi White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 165 mm KS4616 with saya

Byakko - 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagiba by Kenji Togashi

Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Old Stock

Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel K-tip Yanagiba 300mm Mirror Polish Ebony

Hatsukokoro x Shimizu Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 270mm

Hatsukokoro x Shimizu Ginsan Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 270mm

Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi White 2 K-tip Yanagiba 330mm

Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Mirror Polish Ebony

Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 270mm

Yamawaki Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 330mm Mirror Polished

Masamoto White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 165 mm KS4616 with saya

Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 330 mm Mirror-polished Ebony

Sukenari SG2 K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Mirror Polish

Sukenari SG2 K-tip Yanagiba 240mm Mirror Polish Ni-Mai (2-Layer)

Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 300 mm Mirror-polished Ebony

Yoshihiro Ginsan Double Fuller K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Amboyna with Saya

Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Kiritsuke (K-tip) Yanagiba 330mm Mirror Polish

Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Kiritsuke (K-tip) Yanagiba 300mm Mirror Polish

Nakagawa White Steel Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm Mirror Polish

Hatsukokoro x Yoshihiro Yauji Blue 2 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Old Stock

Hatsukokoro x Shimizu Ginsan K-tip Oozori Yanagiba 330mm

Hatsukokoro x Shimizu Ginsan Damascus K-tip Oozori Yanagiba 330mm

Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Blood Groove Ebony Set

Tsunehisa Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Monosteel

Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi White 2 K-tip Yanagiba 300mm

Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm

Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Kiritsuke (K-tip) Yanagiba 270mm Mirror Polish

Satoshi Nakagawa Ginsan Kasumi Kiritsuke Shaped (K-tip) Yanagiba 270 mm

Sukenari SG2 Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Saya

Nakagawa White Steel Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Mirror Polish

Masamoto Sohonten VG Cobalt (VG Series) Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270 mm

Sakai Takayuki GinRyu (銀龍) - Swedish Steel Honyaki Kiritsuke Yanagiba with Corian Handle

Takayuki Hienn VG10 Honyaki - Kensaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Saya

Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm / Moribashi Set

Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Hienn Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm

Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Blood Groove Pau Rosa Set

Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Blood Groove

Sukenari SRS-13 Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 300mm Mirror Polish with Saya

Nigara Blue 2 Honyaki Dual Hamon Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm

Nigara Anmon Kurozome Blue 2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm

Nigara Anmon Ginsan Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 270 mm

Nigara Anmon Troll Killer Blue Steel Damascus Kirisuke Yanagiba 300mm with Corian Handle

Nigara White 1 Honyaki Kirisuke Yanagiba 300mm with Octagonal Corian Handle

Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus Kirisuke Yanagiba 270/ 300/ 330 mm

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