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Yanagiba

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Yanagiba
Length mm240–330
EdgeSingle
CareHard
Typical¥35,500

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

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).

Shops that carry it

Range checked on official site (2026-11-14)

Kama-Asa
Carries itOnline from ¥17,622KappabashiSharpeningEnglish
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Jikko Kappabashi
Carries itPrices in storeKappabashiEnglish
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Tsubaya
Wide rangeOnline from ¥12,000Kappabashi
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Aritsugu Tsukiji
Carries itPrices in storeTsukijiSharpening
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Hitohira
Wide rangeOnline from ¥5,180SangenjayaSharpeningEnglish
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Kamata Hakensha
Carries itPrices in storeKappabashiSharpeningTax-free
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Best for
Slicing sashimi
Length
240–330 mm
Edge
Single bevel
Steel
Ask in store
Care
Hardguide
Price
From about $120 (HD)

Single-bevel knives are harder to sharpen.

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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/
Official online store prices, retrieved 2026-11-15: kama-asa.co.jp, tsubaya.co.jp, www.tomishin.jp, tokuzoknives.com, www.tukijimasamoto.co.jp, hitohira-japan.com

Updated: 2026-11-15

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