KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Case

Alright, gather 'round, ye culinary warriors and kitchen ninjas; I've got the scoop on a blade that'll make you feel like you've just won the lottery, but without the ensuing family drama over who gets the money. I'm talking about the KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife. This isn't just a knife; it's like if a lightsaber and a samurai sword had a baby, and that baby decided to become a sushi chef.First off, let's talk about the blade. Made from superior Japanese steel, this thing is sharp enough to cut through the tension at a family reunion. It's cryogenically treated, which, in layman's terms, means it's been through some sort of space-age cold therapy to make it harder, more flexible, and resistant to rust and corrosion. In other words, it's like Superman if Superman were a knife.Now, the Wenge wood handle. It's not just a handle; it's an experience. Holding this knife feels like you've been chosen by a wise old tree to wield its power. The design is ergonomic enough that you won't feel like you're in a hand-wrestling match with a bear after slicing through your 100th piece of sashimi. Plus, it looks so good, you might just display it next to your samurai posters rather than in your kitchen.The length, at 10.5 inches, is perfect for those of us who fancy ourselves as the sushi chefs of our own little galaxy. It's long enough to give you that professional "look at me, I'm making sushi" vibe but not so long that you'll accidentally slice through your countertop because you got too into the moment.But what really has me doing a happy dance is the price. This knife comes with a case, mind you, because this isn't just any knife; it's a knife with its own hotel room. And for the price, you're getting what feels like a high-end, top-shelf, "should I really be allowed to own this" piece of culinary art. It's like finding out your favorite expensive restaurant has a secret affordable menu that's just as good.Performance-wise, this knife slices through fish like it's butter, or if butter were sentient and decided to be fish. The single bevel edge ensures that your sashimi slices are so thin, they could be used as bookmarks in a book about the art of sushi.In conclusion, if you're looking for a knife that'll make your sushi prep feel like a ninja ritual, the KYOKU Samurai Series Yanagiba Knife is your new best friend. It's quality, it's affordable, and it looks like it should be part of a museum exhibit titled "Knives That Could Potentially Cut Through History." Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility, or at least, the responsibility to not accidentally use it as a letter opener.

Got this knife to break down a large primal piece of meat. The knife isn't the sharpest when it is shipped, but a hand sharpening can bring it to a razor cutting edge.This knife effortlessly cuts through 6" - 8" thick with ease.

I bought this to carve up a prime rib. I had a 14 pound bone in cut. Slid the knife alone the bones to remove and it cut flawlessly through the prime rib. Made 1 inch thick cuts and it cut straight down no effort and came out nice and uniform. I've never been able to make nice cuts like this before. I liked the knife so much that I bought the whole knife block set with extra steak knives. They all came very sharp too. You cannot wash these in a dish washer. Hand wash only and dry right away or they will spot. Excellent knife for a good price.

I decided to buy an actual sushi knife this year and I was pleased with this purchase. I was a first time purchaser of an actual sushi knife and I was surprised at the difference it made. This knife cut with ease (compared to my normal 8" chef knife). How does it rate with other sushi knives? I couldn't tell you, this was my first purchase. But I am glad I decided to buy this one and would recommend it to others. I cut about 40 rolls and it didn't seem to lose any of it's functionality. Can't wait to use it again!

This is a thick heavy knife that arrived not really sharp, which ends up being a good thing. When I received the knife, I used various grits of wet stones to thin out the concave backside, and then refine the cutting edge. After working carefully, with the various grit stones I ended up with a lighter, and wickedly sharp sushi knife. Of course there are sushi knives that come out of the box in perfect, ready to go condition, but you will pay a lot more money for them. If you are willing to spend a bit of time with this knife, you will end up with a sushi knife that rivals knives costing ten times more

Solid Japanese sushi knife, very sharp and effective seamless cutting. Nice and heavy for smooth cutting.

Finally had a chance to use this separating the flats and drums on a large batch of party wings! Very sharp, finds the joint most times, and even when it doesn't cuts through bone with minimal difficulty. I liked it enough I bought a brisket carving knife of the same brand.

I love this knife. It is very balanced and stays sharp.