Shimatani | Aogami 2 | Yanagiba 240mm | Magnolia SHIROGAMI is inter-changeable with the santoku

is inter-changeable with the santoku though the sharper angled tip is very handy for fine knife work

Measurements are taken from a random knife and may be different from what you receive

the santoku is generally smaller in length and perfect for any small prep job in a home or commercial kitchen

delivering excellent sharpness and edge retention

Shimatani | Aogami 2 | Yanagiba 240mm | Magnolia SHIROGAMI is inter-changeable with the santokuMr. Shimatani is the 2nd generation blacksmith if Shimatani Knife Studio, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. His knives are beautifully made with a rustic fit & finish. This knife has a Kurouchi Tsuchime (blacksmith hammered) finish and a magnolia handle with a steel ferrule. Meaning Willow Leaf the Yanagiba is a single bevel knife used for slicing fish into sashimi. Another regional version of this knife is the Takohiki or Octopus puller which has a square