Shun Pro Sho Yanagiba Knife 24Cm - Gift Boxed

The Shun Classic Pro 9 -in. Yanagiba has a long, thin, "willowy" blade with the traditional Japanese single-bevel edge and hollow-ground back. Although it is often used for preparing fish, the yanagiba is also perfect for preparing meats, for example, making butterfly pork chops. Shun offers three sizes of yanagiba slicing knives. At 9 -inches, this is the mid-sized oneideal for slicing medium-sized roasts and fish.

The Shun Classic Pro 9 -in. Yanagiba is part of the Shun Classic Pro line of traditional Japanese blade shapes. Because nothing compares to the scalpel-like precision of a single-bevel, the Shun Classic Pro line features single-bevel blades in pure VG10 stainless steel with sharp chisel edges and comfortable D-shaped PakkaWood handles. With their dramatic, graffiti-etched blades, these knives are visually striking as well. The etched design on the bladedifferent for each blade styleis similar to etching found on custom Japanese knives and used to identify the blades maker. Blade backs are gently hollow ground, creating a tiny air pocket between blade and food so the knife glides through each task with quick precision. Sharpening on a whetstone is practically effortless.

The Shun Classic Pro 9 1/2-in. Yanagiba is an indispensible Japanese slicing knife, perfect for sushi and sashimi
Hand-sharpened 160 single-bevel blade
Steel: VG10
Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood
Blade length: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Beautiful graffiti-etched blades
Handcrafted in Japan