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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.
SourcesLinks checked: 2026-11-15
Updated: 2026-11-15
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.
Updated: 2026-11-15