# Yanagiba (柳刃)

A yanagiba is a single-bevel Japanese knife for slicing sashimi, typically 240–330 mm.

- Best for: Slicing sashimi
- Length: 240–330 mm
- Edge: Single bevel
- Steel: Ask in store
- Care: Hard
- Price: From about $120 (HD)

## Shops that carry it

1. Kama-Asa
2. Jikko Kappabashi
3. Tsubaya
4. Aritsugu Tsukiji
5. Hitohira
6. Kamata Hakensha

## Common questions

### What is a yanagiba?

A yanagiba is a single-bevel Japanese knife for slicing sashimi, typically 240–330 mm.

### What size is a Yanagiba?

Typically 240–330 mm.

### Is a Yanagiba single or double bevel?

Single bevel. Single-bevel knives are harder to sharpen.

### How much does a Yanagiba cost?

From about $120 (HD)

### Where can I buy a Yanagiba in Tokyo?

This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.

## Sources

- https://hamonodirect.com/knife-types/

Updated: 2026-11-15

https://findmyknife.net/en/knives/yanagiba/

## Price guide

Typical price (median across shops): ¥35,500. Under ¥10,000: 1/6, ¥10,000–30,000: 6/6, ¥30,000–50,000: 6/6, ¥50,000+: 5/6. Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Yanagiba in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).