Knife-sheath - Japan - 1970-1980

Beautiful vintage Japanese yanagiba kitchen knife of excellent quality, featuring an elegant, long and slim blade. This traditional Japanese knife is specially designed for extremely precise slicing and is ideal for preparing sushi, sashimi and the paper-thin slicing of fish and other delicate ingredients.

The nicely finished blade is razor-sharp and bears authentic Japanese characters. The characteristic shape and fine edge make this a particularly beautiful example of traditional Japanese knifemaking craftsmanship.

The knife features a stylish, dark wooden handle with a metal bolster, which provides an elegant and authentic look. It is in nice vintage condition, with light signs of use that suit its age.

With a total length of 31 cm, this is a beautiful quality knife that will appeal to both the enthusiastic home cook and the professional chef or collector of Japanese kitchen knives.