Japanese Yanagiba Sashimi Knives

Introducing our collection of yanagiba knives, the traditional Japanese single-bevel blade designed for one purpose: slicing in a single clean pull-stroke that preserves cell structure and presentation. The name itself tells the story. Yanagi (willow) and ba (blade) describe the long, slender shape that defines this knife, typically ranging from 240mm to 330mm.

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Senzo Black VG10 Damascus Yanagiba 210mm
Senzo Black VG10 Damascus Yanagiba 210mm
$319.00 AUD
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Touroku Sakai x Shimizu White 2 Yanagiba 270mm - Siamese Rosewood and Blonde
Touroku Sakai x Shimizu White 2 Yanagiba 270mm - Siamese Rosewood and Blonde
★★★★★ ★★★★★ (1)
$499.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm - Ebony Turquoise
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm - Ebony Turquoise
$949.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm - Ebony Turquoise
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm - Ebony Turquoise
$1,099.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Kirituske Yanagiba 300mm - Ebony Turquoise
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Kirituske Yanagiba 300mm - Ebony Turquoise
$999.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm
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Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm
$449.00 AUD $519.00
Senzo Black Yanagiba 210mm - Fitted Saya - Scales
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Senzo Black Yanagiba 210mm - Fitted Saya - Scales
$38.00 AUD $45.00
Sakai Kikumori "REN" Blue 1 Sakimaru Yanagiba 300mm
Sakai Kikumori "REN" Blue 1 Sakimaru Yanagiba 300mm
$819.00 AUD
Tojiro F-1125 Yanagiba 270mm
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Tojiro F-1125 Yanagiba 270mm
$299.00 AUD $429.00
Touroku Sakai x Shimizu White 2 Yanagiba 300mm - Siamese Rosewood and Blonde
Touroku Sakai x Shimizu White 2 Yanagiba 300mm - Siamese Rosewood and Blonde
$559.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "REN" Blue 1 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm
Sakai Kikumori "REN" Blue 1 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm
$799.00 AUD
Hatsukokoro Shirasagi (Myojin) White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm - Custom
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi (Myojin) White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm - Custom
$539.00 AUD
Hatsukokoro Shirasagi (Myojin) White 2 Sakimaru Yanagiba 300mm - Maple
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi (Myojin) White 2 Sakimaru Yanagiba 300mm - Maple
$469.00 AUD
Hatsukokoro Shirasagi White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 330mm - Maple
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 330mm - Maple
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$499.00 AUD
Hatsukokoro Shirasagi White 2 Sakimaru Yanagiba 330mm - Maple
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi White 2 Sakimaru Yanagiba 330mm - Maple
$499.00 AUD
Heki Ryushi Left Handed White 3 Yanagiba 210mm
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Heki Ryushi Left Handed White 3 Yanagiba 210mm
$399.00 AUD
Heki Ryushi Left Handed White 3 Yanagiba 240mm
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Heki Ryushi Left Handed White 3 Yanagiba 240mm
$369.00 AUD $450.00
Morihei Seihou Blue 2 Yanagiba 240mm
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Morihei Seihou Blue 2 Yanagiba 240mm
$479.00 AUD
Morihei Seihou Blue 2 Yanagiba 270mm
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Morihei Seihou Blue 2 Yanagiba 270mm
$499.00 AUD
Morihei Seihou Blue 2 Yanagiba 300mm
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Morihei Seihou Blue 2 Yanagiba 300mm
$569.00 AUD
Nakagawa x Kikumori Ginsan Tsuchime Yanagiba 180mm
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Nakagawa x Kikumori Ginsan Tsuchime Yanagiba 180mm
$249.00 AUD $359.00
Sakai Kanechika Ginsan Yanagiba 230mm - Left Handed
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Sakai Kanechika Ginsan Yanagiba 230mm - Left Handed
$569.00 AUD
Sakai Kanechika Left Handed Ginsan 3 Yanagiba 240mm
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Sakai Kanechika Left Handed Ginsan 3 Yanagiba 240mm
$599.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm - Persimmon
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Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm - Persimmon
$949.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kasumi" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm
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Sakai Kikumori "Kasumi" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm
$569.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kasumi" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm
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Sakai Kikumori "Kasumi" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm
$739.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kasumi" Yanagiba 240mm
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Sakai Kikumori "Kasumi" Yanagiba 240mm
$539.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kasumi" Yanagiba 270mm
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Sakai Kikumori "Kasumi" Yanagiba 270mm
$589.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm - Ebony & Blonde
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Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm - Ebony & Blonde
$429.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm - Persimmon
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Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm - Persimmon
$499.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Yanagiba 240mm
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Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Yanagiba 240mm
$369.00 AUD
Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Yanagiba 270mm
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Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Yanagiba 270mm
★★★★★ ★★★★★ (3)
$399.00 AUD

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Japanese Yanagiba Sashimi Knives
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What is a yanagiba used for?
The yanagiba is a traditional Japanese single-bevel slicing knife designed specifically for sashimi and sushi. The long thin blade (240-300mm) makes single clean draw-cuts without sawing, preserving the texture of raw fish.
Yanagiba vs sujihiki: which should I buy?
Yanagiba is single-bevel (traditional, dedicated to sashimi slicing). Sujihiki is double-bevel (versatile slicer, works for meat, fish, and roasts). If you only slice raw fish, yanagiba. If you want a general-purpose slicer, sujihiki.
What size yanagiba should I buy?
240mm is the standard for home sushi and sashimi work. 270mm suits professional kitchens or longer fish. 300mm is specialist. Shorter yanagibas (210mm) exist but limit your slice length.
How do I sharpen a single-bevel yanagiba?
Only sharpen the beveled side; the flat (ura) side only needs a light finishing pass to remove the burr. Angle around 10-15 degrees on a 1000-grit whetstone, finishing on a 5000+ grit. If you are in Perth, our in-store sharpening team can handle single-bevel work directly.
Why are yanagibas so expensive?
Traditional yanagibas take significant hand-forging skill, often using high-carbon Shirogami (White) or Aogami (Blue) steel with mirror-polished blades. The length, grind precision, and single-bevel geometry demand more time than a standard chef knife.
Can left-handers use a yanagiba?
Standard yanagibas are right-handed. True left-handed versions have the bevel ground on the opposite side and are made to order from most Japanese smiths. Expect longer lead times and a premium.