Collection: Yanagiba Knives

The Yanagiba (柳刃), meaning "willow blade," is the traditional Japanese single-bevel slicing knife designed specifically for preparing sashimi and sushi. Its long, slender profile allows chefs to execute a single, continuous pulling stroke—preserving the delicate cellular structure of fresh fish to deliver smooth, pristine cuts with uncompromised texture and natural shine.

At gyuto.com, our collection of traditional Yanagiba knives features single-bevel geometries hand-forged from premium white steel (Shirogami) and blue steel (Aogami). Ranging from 240mm to 300mm and finished with classic buffalo horn and magnolia wa-handles, each blade represents the peak of single-bevel Japanese blacksmithing.