Vintage Japanese Chef's Sashimi Sushi Knife 5.5" Blade Steel

This is a professional grade signed sashimi/sushi chef's yanagiba knife from the mid to late 20th century.  After forging and shaping it was set into a Magnolia wood handle.

Yanagaba-bocho or willow blade knife are long and very thin shingle-sided knives used in the Japanese kitchen to prepare sashimi, sushi sliced raw fish and seafood.

Blade length: 5.5" (14cm)

Overall length: 10.5" (26.5cm)