Prepare perfect, beautiful cuts of sushi with the Shun Dual Core 10.5-inch Yanagiba Knife. With the same length, weight and single-beveled design as a traditional Japanese Yanagiba in addition to a thicker stock than the remainder of the Dual Core series, this fish and meat cutting knife has the heft and rigidity to drift through cuts with ease. A gentle hollow grind on the back of the blade helps food release easier. The Dual Core Yanagiba Knife features 71 alternating layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steel that extend the entire way to the edge for a long-lasting, high-performance knife. The traditional octagon-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood maintain provides a comfortable, protected grip. A rabbet tang, the same type commonly used in samurai swords, controls weight and enhances maneuverability. Includes a protective wooden saya. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool “ it is a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state of the art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks all through the world.
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KNIFE: Prepare the easiest cuts of sushi or sashimi with the Shun 10.5-inch Dual Core Yanagiba Knife. This kitchen knife has the same length, weight and single-beveled design of traditional Japanese yanagiba.
ULTIMATE SUSHI KNIFE: With a blade stock thicker than the remainder of the Dual Core series, this cooking knife has the heft and rigidity to drift through cuts with ease. A gentle hollow grind on the back of the blade eases food release.
HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: This sashimi knife features 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steel for a long-lasting, high-performance, razor-sharp cutting edge.
BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The traditional octagon-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood maintain provides a comfortable, protected grip. A rabbet tang controls weight and enhances maneuverability. Includes wooden saya.
TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.