Japanese knives in Tokyo · Kappabashi
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Willow, or iris?

The yanagiba is the Kansai sashimi knife, also called shōbu. The Sakai association says the long, pointed shape is generally thought to recall a willow or iris leaf.

Sources
https://www.sakaihamono.or.jp/qanda.html
Links checked: 2026-11-15

Updated: 2026-11-15

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