Perfect for aspiring and professional sashimi chefsThis premium Seki Magoroku KK Yanagiba Japanese slicing knife is distinguished by its pure form and the octagonal, black matte handle made of Pakka woodA Yanagiba knife (or willow blade) has a heavier blade and thicker spine, which helps it glide through food from hilt to tip, thinly slicing fish and maintaining moisture in your chosen cut of boneless meat. The Yanagibas one-sided bevelled blade is made of high-carbon stainless steel and decorated with a soft, wavy line as a satin finish. The extremely long blade shape enables wafer-thin, precise cuts.The KK series combines robust quality with simple functionality. This Kai knife is part of the Seki Magoroku range of knives. Many celebrated swords were born in the Seki area and in the Kamakura era. The master craftsman, Magoroku of Seki, had the original technique of producing beautiful swords that were of high quality and had outstanding sharpness.Features:Cutting Edge:Hand-sharpened 16blade. Single bevelled, perfect for slicingBlade Steel:Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steelBlade Length:30 cmHandle:Octagonal, black matt handle made of PakkaWoodHandcrafted in JapanRead through ourShun Blogto find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges.See all Chefs ComplementsKai Shun Knives here.