Shimatani | Aogami 2 | Yanagiba 240mm | Magnolia SHIROGAMI delivering excellent sharpness and edge

delivering excellent sharpness and edge retention

meat and vegetables

A forged VG10 Yanagiba made by Shin-ou

I am still researching the history of this knife

Measurements are taken from a random knife and may be different from what you receive

Shimatani | Aogami 2 | Yanagiba 240mm | Magnolia SHIROGAMI delivering excellent sharpness and edgeMr. Shimatani is the 2nd generation blacksmith if Shimatani Knife Studio, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. His knives are beautifully made with a rustic fit & finish. This knife has a Kurouchi Tsuchime (blacksmith hammered) finish and a magnolia handle with a steel ferrule. Meaning Willow Leaf the Yanagiba is a single bevel knife used for slicing fish into sashimi. Another regional version of this knife is the Takohiki or Octopus puller which has a square