Tojiro ZEN Yanagiba Knife 21cm – White Oak Handle

More than half of a century of expertise in the field makes Tojiro one of the most respected brands of Japanese kitchen knives. All Tojiro knives are characterised for their impressive cutting performance and their beautiful design. This explans why Tojiro knives are highly appreciated by professional and amateur cooks from all around the world.

For example, the Tojiro ZEN Yanagiba Knife is the perfect tool for preparing sashimi like a pro! With a remarkable cutting performance, this knife allows you to perform the most precise cuts. Besides sashimi, this knife is also perfect for preparing sushi, so if you are a fan of the Japanese cuisine, this knife is a must-have in your kitchen !

The blade of this yanagiba knife has a length of 21centimeters, which is an ideal size for chefs because it is not too short or too long. It is made of high-quality VG10 steel, and that is why this blade is so strong and solid. Indeed, it has a hardness rating of 61 HRC in the Rockwell scale, and with such high level of hardness, the blade is guaranteed to have great endurance.

In addition to its capacity of cutting with great ease and precision, this knife is also characterised for its beauty, and great part of its beautiful look is thanks to its handle. Made of white oak wood, this handle is not only good-looking but also ideal for enabling you to have a firm and comfortable grip. Moreover, the handle is connected to the blade through a black bolster made of polypropylene. 

Because such a beautiful knife of such great quality deserves to have a long lifespan, we are going to give you a couple of advices to take care of it. First, you should never put this knife in the diswasher machine; it should always be washed by hand and dried immediately afterwards. Second, to sharpen this knife you should use a whetstone with fine grains above 1000 grit. Using a stoen with coarser grains might end up damaging the blade.

This yanagiba knife is one of the many top-quality kitchen knives that you can find inside the Zen knife series. This knife range, made by Tojiro, is known for offering knives that represent the traditional Japanese know-how in the field of cutlery. Buying a Tojiro Zen knife is one of the best investments that you can do for your kitchen.

We invite you to visit and see our entire selection of Tojiro Zen knives. The best Japanese knives for your kitchen are here at MyChef Knives !