About This Items
This is a Yanagiba knife from the “Sakai Fudo” brand of Sakai-forged cutlery.
Product Features and Types
“Sakai Fudo” is a Sakai-based knife brand renowned for its sharp cutting performance and excellent value for money.
Shape: The knife shown in the image is a “kiritsuke-style” blade, which features a tip that is cut diagonally, resembling a willow-leaf blade. Compared to a standard willow-leaf blade, it has more weight at the tip, making it ideal not only for slicing sashimi but also for delicate tasks such as decorative carving.
The History of Sakai Forged Cutlery: Sakai knives boast a history of approximately 600 years. By having specialized craftsmen perform each step—forging, sharpening, and handle assembly—separately, they maintain the highest quality in the world.