Satake Nashiji Yanagi Sashimi Japanese Knife - 21 cm - For Slicing Fish
The Satake Nashiji Yanagi is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife with a characteristically long, narrow, and rigid blade, perfectly suited for slicing fresh fish fillets into wafer-thin pieces. This 21 cm Yanagi knife, also known as a sashimi knife, isn't just ideal for creating masterful sashimi; it's also excellent for preparing sushi, fish carpaccio, and other sophisticated dishes where precise slicing and clean cuts are essential.
The Yanagiba (柳刃包丁) knife, or sashimi knife as it's also known, originates from Japan. The knife's history dates back to the 14th century when the Japanese began consuming raw fish. Sashimi, the practice of eating thinly sliced raw fish, truly gained popularity in the 17th century, and a special knife was developed for this technique. The name Yanagiba is composed of the words "willow leaf" (yanagi) and "blade" (ba). This name aptly refers to the knife's long, slender blade, which resembles a willow leaf. The single-bevel sharpening of the blade ensures an exceptionally clean and precise cut.
Even today, the Yanagiba knife is primarily used for preparing sashimi. The knife's extremely precise cut allows for the thin slicing of fish fillets without damaging the delicate texture of the meat. The Satake Nashiji Yanagi knife can also be used for other kitchen tasks, such as elegantly slicing certain vegetables and fruits.
Key Features:
- Satake Nashiji Yanagi Japanese knife
- 21 cm blade length
- Specifically for thinly slicing fish fillets (sashimi)
- Ideal for making sushi and fish carpaccio
- Long, narrow, and rigid blade
- Single-bevel sharpening for clean cuts
