Shibata Koutetsu SRS13 Migaki Yanagiba 270mm meta-market-item He sharpens this knife with

He sharpens this knife with his unique trademark edge

Zwilling of Germany

instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion

where he learned basic techniques and a more scientific approach to looking at steel

About Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun - Seki Kanetsugu is a knife maker in Seki

Shibata Koutetsu SRS13 Migaki Yanagiba 270mm meta-market-item He sharpens this knife withAbout the Shape The Yanagiba is a slicers dream. Graceful, sexy, and capable of amazing sharpness, youll find a Yanigiba in the hands of every sushi chef worth their salt. Yanagi means willow leaf and refers to this knifes long, narrow shape. The Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese blade that is only sharpened on one side. This is called single bevel. Traditionally used for slicing sashimi, they are equally at home with roast beef, ham, or calfs liver.