Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 for left-handed IJF-15124L 24cm which helps prevents the handle

which helps prevents the handle from slipping

Handmade in Echizen

Magnolia wood is used to make the traditional wa handle

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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 for left-handed IJF-15124L 24cm which helps prevents the handleA left handed sushi and sashimi knife. The blade of this Ittetsu Yanagiba is 240 mm. Shirogami #2 carbon steel is used to make the single edged blade. Magnolia wood is used to make the traditional wa handle. Please be aware that high carbon steel can corrode. After use, the knife needs to be cleaned right away and completely dried. Ittetsu knives are made by hand in Echizen, Japan's Fukui Prefecture.