Shibata Koutetsu SRS13 Migaki Yanagiba 270mm meta-market-item instead of sliding the knife

instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion

Originally designed for professional sharpeners who required superior accuracy and trueness from their stones

where he learned basic techniques and a more scientific approach to looking at steel

Zwilling of Germany

Bunkas can do it all

Shibata Koutetsu SRS13 Migaki Yanagiba 270mm meta-market-item instead of sliding the knifeAbout the Shape The Yanagiba is a slicers dream. Graceful, sexy, and capable of amazing sharpness, youll find a Yanigiba in the hands of every sushi chef worth their salt. Yanagi means willow leaf and refers to this knifes long, narrow shape. The Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese blade that is only sharpened on one side. This is called single bevel. Traditionally used for slicing sashimi, they are equally at home with roast beef, ham, or calfs liver.