Kiyotsuna Yanagi Knife 240mm (8-Sun) Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knife

The Kiyotsuna MT-91936 is a Japanese-made yanagiba with a 240 mm, 8-sun blade, a single-bevel edge and a wooden handle. It is a dedicated sushi and sashimi knife rather than a broad all-purpose cooking knife.

The long, narrow yanagiba format supports slicing fish with a drawing stroke. Choose the 240 mm blade when that working length suits the fish portions and preparation space, and compare it with the 270 mm Bessaku when a longer sashimi blade is preferred.

This knife has a single-bevel blade. That edge geometry is an important distinction when selecting and maintaining the knife; choose sharpening equipment and a technique appropriate to the edge rather than treating it as a double-bevel gyuto.

The 8-sun blade and wood handle give this knife its traditional Japanese sashimi-knife format. Compare blade length and handle style together when choosing between this 240 mm option and a longer yanagiba.