The Shigefusa kitaeji 330mm yanagiba is a single bevel knife designed for precise slicing of sushi and sashimi. It is made with a proprietary Swedish carbon steel core and reactive damascus iron cladding. The blade features the distinctive kitaeji pattern, which is created through layered forging and results in a unique damascus pattrern on every knife. The long, narrow profile supports clean, controlled cuts, and the geometry is shaped for smooth draw slicing. The knife is fitted with a D-shaped ho wood handle and a buffalo horn ferrule.
Brand / maker: Shigefusa Location: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan Knife type: yanagiba (with saya) Series: kitaeji Steel type: Swedish carbon (proprietary)
Total length: 483mm Blade length: 316mm / 12.44" Blade height at heel: 34.7mm Spine thickness at handle: 5.7mm Spine thickness at heel: 4.1mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.8mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm Weight: 214g
Edge/bevel: single Handle: D-shaped ho wood Ferrule: buffalo horn Hand orientation: right-handed
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 330mm Shigefusa kitaeji yanagiba, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Minor cosmetic variations such as light surface marks or fine scuffs are common in handcrafted blades.
