Masamoto White 2 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 165 mm KS4616 with saya, single-bevel sashimi knife
This yanagiba is a single-bevel sashimi knife for slicing raw fish in one clean pull. The blade is a practical everyday length. Forged by Masamoto, it pairs hard, keen Japanese steel with the thin grind and balance that let the blade glide through food with less resistance. The forged carbon steel takes a keen edge and gains character with use.
Masamoto yanagiba specifications
| Maker | Masamoto |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Yanagiba (single-bevel sashimi knife) |
| Blade length | 165 mm |
| Steel | White #2 (Shirogami) carbon steel |
| Bevel | Single bevel |
| Best for | Slicing raw fish for sashimi |
Care and everyday use
It is at its best for slicing raw fish for sashimi. This is a carbon-steel blade, which takes an exceptionally keen edge but reacts with food and water. Hand wash and dry it immediately after use, wipe on a light coat of oil before storage, and expect a natural patina to form over time. Keep it off bone and frozen food, and sharpen on a whetstone to bring the edge back.
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This yanagiba ships fast across the United States at $699.95, packed with care to arrive ready to use. Every knife here is chosen for how it cuts and the quality of its making, not to fill a catalogue. Browse the full range of Japanese yanagiba knives, or explore more Japanese chef knives, whetstones and kitchenware across the Knives and Stones store.











by Ian F.
Best yanagiba I have owned. Effortless push cuts and the food just falls off the blade.
by David N.
Arrived quickly and very well packed. Cuts like a laser, really happy with it.
by Alex J.
My new go-to yanagiba. The balance is perfect and it holds an edge well.