Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 for left-handed IJF-15124L 24cm Magnolia wood is used to

Magnolia wood is used to make the traditional wa handle

Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel is used to make the blade

In many aspects

which helps prevents the handle from slipping

safe handling is ensured

Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 for left-handed IJF-15124L 24cm Magnolia wood is used toA 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.