Kotobuki Kagetsuna Yanagi Japanese Kitchen Knife, Left-Handed

Kotobuki Kagetsuna Yanagi Japanese Kitchen Knife, Left-Handed

• Stainless steel
• 7-3/4 inch blade length, left handed design
• Yanagi shape is a single-edged, Japanese specialty shape for slicing sashimi and sushi
• Wood handle
• Traditional Japanese craftsmanship

Sword making history in Japan dates back over 1,000 years, when master swordsmiths practiced their craft making weapons for warriors. Modern Japanese kitchen knives are a descendant of these renowned swords, as evidenced in the details, ideals, and spirit that have been passed down through generations that go into each tool. This particular knife has a yanagi shape. It is beveled and sharpened on one side of the blade only and is long and narrow, to ensure a slice in one smooth motion that will not damage or tear the flesh of fish or meat. Stainless steel, designed for left-handed users.