The sujihiki knife is also a more approachable version of the yanagi knife (more on that later), which is used for slicing sashimi.

Namely, his knife, which he bought more than 20 years ago and is still going strong (he sharpens it weekly). From an indestructible knife from a famous bladesmith to a sharkskin wasabi grater, these ...

Four traditional Japanese yanagi knives that will ensure you get the cleanest cuts possible the next time you prepare sushi.

From the gyuto to the yanagi, these are the eight most important Japanese kitchen knife styles to know. 1. Deba Deba knives are sturdy, somewhat petite blades used primarily for working with fish.