{"title":"Yanagiba knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is used to slice protein in one continuous movement to minimize damage to the ingredient. This shape features the traditional single bevelled edge so is only suitable for right handed users. This edge design allows the blade to take a razor sharp edge helping with the slicing of fish thinly. Traditional Japanese knives, such as this, must be exclusively sharpened on whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yanagiba-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-damascus-finish-hyomon-range-hatsukokoro","title":"Yanagiba knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon Steel, Damascus finish, Hyomon range - Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro have come up with an excellent range of knives - all single bevel Japanese style knives for right handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. This knife is used to slice protein in one continuous movement to minimize damage to the ingredient. This shape features the traditional single bevelled edge so is only suitable for right handed users. This edge design allows the blade to take a razor sharp edge helping with the slicing of fish thinly. Traditional Japanese knives, such as this, should exclusively be sharpened by hand on Whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e.This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal teak handle with buffalo horn ferrule \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 270mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/hatsukokoro\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cproduct%2Cpage%2C\u0026amp;q=hyomon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHyomon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Single bevel lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Niche but deeply cool.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593043222859,"sku":"HY-S2-Y270 \/ SOHO","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4244_c67e9a26-91a9-46f0-b1ee-1d4bb0ff9335.jpg?v=1783599382"},{"product_id":"sakimaru-yanagiba-knife-ginsan-stainless-steel-polished-finish-nakagawa-hamono","title":"Sakimaru Yanagiba knife, Ginsan stainless steel, polished finish - Nakagawa Hamono","description":"\u003cp\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa is the young talent trained at Shiraki Hamono. He is working with a range of carbon and speciality steels and producing some really covetable knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Sakimaru \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. A version of a yanagiba, being used for precise slicing typically when preparing sushi. With it's distinct flat tip making it look more like a samurai sword than a chef knife, it's the ultimate Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ginsan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinsanko\u003c\/a\u003e, or Silver 3 as it is commonly known, is a fantastic high carbon stainless steel that performs incredibly well. A huge plus point is that it is pretty easy to sharpen. It only has 13% Chromium, which is what makes stainless, well, stainless. This is the minimum amount a knife can have in it to be classed as stainless. So if you leave acid items on the knife don't be surprised to come back and find tarnish marks. This is the price for ease of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony handle with white buffalo horn ferrule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 270mm, 300mm and 330mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nakagawa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNakagawa Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Those looking to own a knife from one of the newer talents coming from Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"Ginsan is a real gem to use -  out of all the stainless steels by a billion miles. The sharpenability is amazing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"270mm mono Hiba handle","offer_id":57593071960395,"sku":"NA-G-SY270-H \/ E4","price":460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":57593071993163,"sku":"NA-SY300","price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":57593072025931,"sku":"NA-SY330","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"330mm Wenge","offer_id":57593072058699,"sku":"NA-G-SY330-W","price":590.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4018_8a4cc519-6b06-4aeb-9ede-2f67f15de56d.jpg?v=1783599992"},{"product_id":"sakimaru-yanagiba-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-damascus-finish-nigara","title":"Sakimaru Yanagiba knife, Aogami 2 Carbon Steel, Damascus finish - Nigara","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigara Hamono has a excellent reputation for creating one-of-a-kind knives. We are very excited to be stocking these knives. In the words of me ‘they are well nice.’ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Sakimaru \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. A version of a yanagiba, being used for precise slicing typically when preparing sushi. With it's distinct flat tip making it look more like a samurai sword than a chef knife, it's the ultimate Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knife properly after use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/damascus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/a\u003e or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding\/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJihada (alloy banding) - a Damascus looking pattern, formed when one steel is repeatedly folded. The pattern, visible through polishing, is the result of tiny differences in carbon content through the layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Ebony wood handle with black Buffalo horn ferule and one silver spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: Mugen (fantasy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 360mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/nigara\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNigara Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e - Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e“A truly one off piece. I knew i had to have it as soon as i saw it. One for those who love the alloy banding”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593103548747,"sku":"NI-A2-SY260 \/ COALDROPS","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_8236_e57643d6-df36-4d86-a448-c151d39fb880.jpg?v=1783600344"},{"product_id":"kengata-yanagiba-knife-aogami-2-carbon-steel-with-iron-cladding-kurouchi-and-tsuchime-finish-homura-series-sakai-takayuki","title":"Kengata Yanagiba knife, Aogami 2 carbon steel with iron cladding, Kurouchi and Tsuchime finish, Homura series - Sakai Takayuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakai Takayuki have a long and distinguished history of producing truly excellent knives using expertise that has been passed down generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: Kengata \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. A version of a yanagiba, being used for precise slicing typically when preparing sushi. With it's distinct drop tip making it look more like a samurai sword than a chef knife, it's the ultimate Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/aogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAogami (blue paper) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/kurouchi\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a traditional, rustic finish achieved by leaving the furnace scale from the forging process on the blade rather than polishing it off. It has the advantage of reducing the reactivity of the surface of the knife and gives the blade a stylish, matt black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/tsuchime\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finish comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal monowood burnt oak handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 300mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-takayuki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Takayuki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERIES: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=product,page,article,collection\u0026amp;q=homura*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomura\u003c\/a\u003e Guren, forged by \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/itsuo-doi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItsuo Doi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593115279691,"sku":"01189 - SOHO","price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_6960_102c440c-f4d9-4f97-899f-8f9b30f2c90e.jpg?v=1783600648"},{"product_id":"yanagiba-knife-shirogami-2-with-iron-cladding-mirror-polished-finish-choyo-range-sakai-kikumori","title":"Yanagiba Knife, Shirogami 2 with iron cladding, mirror polished finish, Choyo range - Sakai Kikumori","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. This knife is used to slice protein in one continuous movement to minimize damage to the ingredient. This shape features the traditional single bevelled edge so is only suitable for right handed users. This edge design allows the blade to take a razor sharp edge helping with the slicing of fish thinly. Traditional Japanese knives, such as this, must be exclusively sharpened on whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished.  Please note that the colourful pattern on the blade, visible in the photos, is the result of the temporary oil layer on the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Magnolia wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLADE LENGTH: 240mm, 270mm or 300mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/sakai-kikumori\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSakai Kikumori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRANGE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cproduct%2Cpage%2C\u0026amp;q=choyo\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593157222731,"sku":"SKI-S2-Y240-C \/ E2","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"270mm","offer_id":57593157255499,"sku":"SKI-S2-Y270C \/ F3","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":57593157288267,"sku":"SKI-S2-Y300-C \/ E2","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/IMG_4882_15732482-06cc-4909-9f7f-ac6abefaa030.jpg?v=1783601199"},{"product_id":"yanagiba-knife-shirogami-2-carbon-steel-iron-clad-polished-finish-ittetsu","title":"Yanagiba Knife, Shirogami 2 Carbon Steel, Iron Clad, Polished Finish - Ittetsu","description":"\u003cp\u003eIttetsu is a relatively new maker for us, but what we have seen we have been very impressed with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYanagiba\u003c\/a\u003e. This knife is used to slice protein in one continuous movement to minimize damage to the ingredient. This shape features the traditional single bevelled edge so is only suitable for right handed users. This edge design allows the blade to take a razor sharp edge helping with the slicing of fish thinly. Traditional Japanese knives, such as this, must be exclusively sharpened on whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/shirogami-2\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirogami (white) 2\u003c\/a\u003e steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Magnolia D-shaped handle with a plastic ferule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 180mm, 210mm, 270mm and 300mm in length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/ittetsu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIttetsu\u003c\/a\u003e - Echizen, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen Provisions","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":57593164267851,"sku":"IJF-11122 \/ H3","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"210mm","offer_id":57593164300619,"sku":"IJF-11123 \/ H3","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":57593164333387,"sku":"IJF-11124 \/ H3","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"270mm","offer_id":57593164366155,"sku":"IJF-11125 \/ H3","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":57593164398923,"sku":"IJF-11126 \/ F2","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/files\/WhatsAppImage2022-02-08at10.34.41_bc4cc6c2-d83b-4e76-98ab-993b86e160ba.jpg?v=1783601232"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3277\/6011\/collections\/YANAGIBA-BANNER.jpg?v=1785619338","url":"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/yanagiba-knife.oembed","provider":"Kitchen Provisions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}