{"product_id":"traditional-japanese-yanagiba-knife-8-3-in","title":"Traditional Japanese Yanagiba Knife 8.3 in","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRyutoku Traditional Japanese Yanagiba Knife – 8.3 in Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yanagiba, literally \"willow blade,\" is the iconic knife of Japanese sushi masters. Its long, thin, single-bevel blade lets you slice raw fish in a single, continuous pulling motion, from heel to tip, without ever sawing through the flesh — an essential technique for preserving the texture and delicacy of sashimi or sushi-grade fish. This Ryutoku model, made of stainless steel, features a traditional octagonal honoki wood handle designed for a stable grip during long cutting sessions. Like most Yanagiba knives, it's designed for right-handed use, in keeping with the tradition of single-edged Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKNIFE DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife type: Yanagiba – a traditional single-bevel Japanese knife for slicing sashimi and sushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade material: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Honoki wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 21 cm \/ 8.3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 34 cm \/ 13.4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe: No. Hand wash only with lukewarm water; dry immediately after use (the natural wood handle is sensitive to prolonged moisture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54501844517201,"sku":"UDJ-COUT43","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2403\/2817\/files\/traditional-japanese-yanagiba-knife-8-3-559.jpg?v=1786004861","url":"https:\/\/japan-avenue.com\/products\/traditional-japanese-yanagiba-knife-8-3-in","provider":"Japan Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}