KAI Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife 21cm

The yanagiba knives are probably among the most common Japanese kitchen knives. They are mostly used to prepare sushi and sashimi, but they are becoming more and more popular among Western professional cooks because yanagiba knives can be used for several other tasks in the kitchen. For example, besides slicing fish with great precision, they are also great for chopping and paring different kinds of vegetables.

The main characteristics of the KAI Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife 21cm are listed below:

- The blade is made of Daido 1K6 high-carbon stainless steel. To maintain the great quality of this material, we highly recommend not to wash this knife in the dishwasher.

- The blade was hardened at 58 degrees Rockwell, which means that the knife has a great endurance and an exceptional hardness.

- The handle is 12.7 centimeters long and is made of polypropylene and bamboo powder, which has natural anti-bacterial properties that helps the handle to have the best possible hygienic properties. 

This knife was manufactured with the latest technology available, but it still preserves the well-known Japanese tradition in the world of cutlery. For several decades, professional cooks all around the world have fallen in love with the great quality of Japanese cutlery, and that is why we are sure that you will love this yanagiba knife!

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