Seki Magoroku KK Yanagiba 27cmThis Kai knife is part of the Seki Magoroku range of knives. Many celebrated swords were born in the Seki area and in the Kamakura era. The master craftsman Magoroku of Seki had the original technique producing beautiful swords which were high quality and had outstanding sharpness. This premium Seki Magoroku KK Yanagiba Japanese slicing knife is distinguished by its pure form and the octagonal, black matt handle made of pakka wood. A yanagiba knife

or the delicate flesh of a salmon—the Shun Classic Carving knife handles them with ease

The yanagiba is

It is ideal for rounded and thin skinned fruit and vegetables

The wide blade helps keep knuckles off the cutting board and is very handy when transferring cut food from board to pan

With the knife’s longer length

This knife is a single-edged blade which is particularly useful for slicing fish and thin cuts of meat

The master craftsman “Magoroku of Seki” had the original technique producing beautiful swords which were high quality and had outstanding sharpness

which helps keep more of the juices—and more of the flavour—trapped in the meat

Shun Premier's thinner blades makes this chefs knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chefs knives

It starts with the Shun Classic Chefs Knife 20cm

To complete the set

Unlike opaque blade guards