Yanagiba

The Yanagiba (柳刃）knife, aka a sashimi knife is a traditional Japanese single-bevel knife designed primarily for slicing raw fish. The long and narrow single-bevel blade allows for a single, smooth pulling motion from the heel to the tip, minimizing damage to the fish's cellular structure and achieving smooth, shiny, and tasty slices of fish. The name Yanagiba comes from the willow leaf, reflecting its long and narrow shape.