Masahiro MS-8 Yanagiba Knife 210 mm for Left-Handers [10062]
The Masahiro Yanagiba, with a blade length of 210 mm, designed for left-handers, is a knife whose long and thin blade is used for slicing very thin pieces or filleting fish. In Asian cuisine, Yanagiba is most commonly used for preparing sushi or sashimi. Characteristic of traditional Japanese knives, it is sharpened on one side, allowing for precise, fully controlled cutting of products that easily separate from the knife, revealing a beautiful and shiny cutting surface – an important and valued detail in Japanese cuisine. Yanagi in Japanese means willow, and the knife's name most likely refers to the long and flexible branches of this tree.
Features of the Masahiro MS-8 Yanagiba Knife 210 mm for Left-Handers include:
length – a long knife is used to cut in only one direction ("towards you") to avoid zigzag cutting marks and leave a perfect cross-section,
thickness – it has a very thin blade, allowing for cutting with little force, so as not to crush, break, or tear the cut products,
hardness and durability – the knives are made of very hard and durable steel, allowing for excellent sharpening,
The knife's design is intended to facilitate the separation of sliced pieces from the knife's surface.
Knives in this line are made from a VG-10 derivative, molybdenum-vanadium, high-carbon stainless steel, called MBS-26, which has been hardened in three stages until it reaches a hardness of 58-59 HRC. Each blade has been perfected by masters with over 30 years of experience, making Masahiro knives exceptionally sharp.
The handle is crafted with details characteristic of Japan, from light magnolia wood, reinforced with a plastic ring.
Attention! MS-8 series knives are available with two different logos (in Japanese or Latin alphabet).
| Steel type: | MBS-26 |
| HRC: | 58-59 |
| Handle material: |
magnolia wood |
| Sharpening method: | single-bevel |
| Dimensions: |  |
| Overall length (A): |
mm |
| Blade length (B): |
210 mm |
| Width (C): |
35 mm |
| Thickness (D): |
2.5 mm |
| Weight: | 90 g |
Useful information:
- All Masahiro knives are extremely sharp, so we recommend using them with caution.
- Masahiro knives should not be used to cut frozen products (except for series specifically designed for this purpose).
- Do not use knives for purposes other than food preparation.
- Use wooden or plastic cutting boards for cutting.
- Knives should not be washed in dishwashers, as this damages the cutting edge.
- Wash the knife in warm water with a little dish soap.
- After washing, wipe the knife dry.
