Satake Nashiji Yanagi / Sashimi Japanese Knife - 21 cm - For Slicing Fish
The Satake Nashiji Yanagi is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife, with its characteristically long, narrow, and rigid blade, perfect for slicing fresh fish fillets into paper-thin slices. This 21 cm Yanagi knife, also known as a sashimi knife, is not only ideal for masterful sashimi preparation but is also excellent for making 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, originates from Japan. The knife's history dates back to the 14th century when the Japanese began consuming raw fish. Sashimi, the method of eating thinly sliced raw fish, became truly popular in the 17th century, and a special knife was developed for this technique. The name Yanagiba consists of the words "willow leaf" (yanagi) and "blade" (ba). This name aptly refers to the knife's long, thin blade, which resembles a willow leaf. The single-bevel sharpening of the blade ensures an exceptionally clean and precise cut.
Today, the Yanagiba knife is primarily used for preparing sashimi. The knife's extremely precise cut allows for thin slicing of fish fillets without damaging the meat's delicate texture. 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
- Approximately 8.3-inch (21 cm) blade length
- Specifically for slicing thin fish fillets (sashimi)
- Ideal for making sushi and fish carpaccio
- Long, narrow, and rigid blade
- Single-bevel sharpening for clean cuts
