--- product_id: 310573462 title: "KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5\" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Case" brand: "kyoku" price: "¥8774" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Kyoku" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/310573462-kyoku-samurai-series-10-5-yanagiba-knife-japanese-sushi-sashimi store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Ergonomic Wenge wood handle 10.5" ultra-sharp blade Cryogenically treated steel KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Case **Brand:** kyoku **Price:** ¥8774 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚔️ Slice like a sushi samurai — sharp, sleek, unstoppable. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Case by kyoku - **How much does it cost?** ¥8774 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/310573462-kyoku-samurai-series-10-5-yanagiba-knife-japanese-sushi-sashimi) ## Best For - kyoku enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kyoku brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enduring Edge Retention:** Cryogenically treated cobalt steel with HRC 56-58 hardness keeps your blade sharper, longer. - • **Ergonomic Wenge Wood Handle:** Comfort meets style with a perfectly balanced, fatigue-reducing grip made from exotic Wenge wood. - • **Complete Protection On-The-Go:** Includes a sleek sheath and case to keep your knife pristine and ready for action anywhere. - • **Professional Grade Performance:** Forged from superior Japanese steel, this knife elevates your culinary game to chef-level mastery. - • **Precision-Crafted Samurai Sharpness:** Single bevel edge honed to a razor-thin 11-13° for flawless sashimi slicing. ## Overview The KYOKU Samurai Series 10.5" Yanagiba knife is a professional-grade Japanese sashimi knife forged from cryogenically treated cobalt steel with a hardness rating of HRC 56-58. Featuring a razor-sharp single bevel edge honed between 11-13°, it delivers exceptional precision and edge retention. The ergonomic Wenge wood handle offers superior balance and comfort for extended use, while the included protective sheath and case ensure safe storage and transport. Ideal for sushi chefs and culinary enthusiasts seeking unmatched sharpness, durability, and style. ## Description Busy sushi chefs will truly love this knife for its highly resilient edge. Slice as much sashimi as you want, because this knife will keep its edge for a very long time without rusting. Kyoku Samurai Series knives instantly become a natural extension of you and your skills. They work alongside you, day in and day out, making you more effective, more creative, and more proud. Forged from a single piece of ultra-premium steel, each blade in our collection is painstakingly manufactured and cryogenically treated for the ultimate sharpness, strength, and durability. It's not just a knife; it's a way of life. Review: kyoku knife single bevel...very worthy to have it.. - An amazing knife..ultra sharp..I love it. Review: Nice knife at a very nice price - Alright, gather 'round, ye culinary warriors and kitchen ninjas; I've got the scoop on a blade that'll make you feel like you've just won the lottery, but without the ensuing family drama over who gets the money. I'm talking about the KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife. This isn't just a knife; it's like if a lightsaber and a samurai sword had a baby, and that baby decided to become a sushi chef. First off, let's talk about the blade. Made from superior Japanese steel, this thing is sharp enough to cut through the tension at a family reunion. It's cryogenically treated, which, in layman's terms, means it's been through some sort of space-age cold therapy to make it harder, more flexible, and resistant to rust and corrosion. In other words, it's like Superman if Superman were a knife. Now, the Wenge wood handle. It's not just a handle; it's an experience. Holding this knife feels like you've been chosen by a wise old tree to wield its power. The design is ergonomic enough that you won't feel like you're in a hand-wrestling match with a bear after slicing through your 100th piece of sashimi. Plus, it looks so good, you might just display it next to your samurai posters rather than in your kitchen. The length, at 10.5 inches, is perfect for those of us who fancy ourselves as the sushi chefs of our own little galaxy. It's long enough to give you that professional "look at me, I'm making sushi" vibe but not so long that you'll accidentally slice through your countertop because you got too into the moment. But what really has me doing a happy dance is the price. This knife comes with a case, mind you, because this isn't just any knife; it's a knife with its own hotel room. And for the price, you're getting what feels like a high-end, top-shelf, "should I really be allowed to own this" piece of culinary art. It's like finding out your favorite expensive restaurant has a secret affordable menu that's just as good. Performance-wise, this knife slices through fish like it's butter, or if butter were sentient and decided to be fish. The single bevel edge ensures that your sashimi slices are so thin, they could be used as bookmarks in a book about the art of sushi. In conclusion, if you're looking for a knife that'll make your sushi prep feel like a ninja ritual, the KYOKU Samurai Series Yanagiba Knife is your new best friend. It's quality, it's affordable, and it looks like it should be part of a museum exhibit titled "Knives That Could Potentially Cut Through History." Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility, or at least, the responsibility to not accidentally use it as a letter opener. ## Features - SUPERIOR STEEL - Manufactured with an ultra-sharp, cobalt-added, and cryogenically treated steel cutting core at HRC 56-58 hardness, this 10.5 in. Yanagiba knife boasts unrivaled performance and incredible edge retention - WELL-BALANCED - With the perfect blend of comfort and performance, you can slice through meat with ease while avoiding fatigue and finger pains, perfectly blending performance and comfort - WENGE WOOD HANDLE - The handle is constructed from wenge wood for an authentic style - EXTREME SHARPNESS - The ruthlessly sharp edge is handcrafted by seasoned artisans to a mirror polish at 11-13° single side; painstakingly manufactured for incredible hardness, flexibility, and corrosion resistance - PROTECTIVE SHEATH & CASE INCLUDED：Preserve and protect your meat cutting knife with ease using the included sheath and case, ensuring it remains clean and secure whenever you need it ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07L97NFM1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #76,106 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #11 in Sashimi Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Single Bevel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel | | Blade edge | Single Bevel | | Blade length | 10.5 Inches | | Blade material | High Carbon Steel | | BladeLength | 10.5 Inches | | Brand | KYOKU | | Brand Name | KYOKU | | Color | steel | | Colour | steel | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,105 Reviews | | Handle Material | Wenge Wood | | Handle material | Wenge Wood | | Included Components | knife and case | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 10.5 Inches | | Item Weight | 567 g | | Manufacturer | KYOKU | | Manufacturer Part Number | 7539790952 | | Material Type | GEK-LR10-50-BILIFBA-1 | | Model Number | knife | | Number of Items | 1 | | Set Name | Samurai Series | | Size | 11 بوصة | | UPC | 706352854642 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade edge:** Single Bevel - **Blade material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** KYOKU - **Colour:** steel - **Handle material:** Wenge Wood ## Images ![KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Case - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61412H5zzkL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the knife made of?** A: This is NOT VG-10 steel. VG-10 is a high quality steel and if it was VG-10, they would have that advertised as a good selling point. Superior Japanese Steel could be a brand...but it doesn't mean much. Superior is subjective without a type of metal they are saying it is superior to. Bob has superior intelligence. Superior to what? An ant? Steven Hawkins? Superior means nothing without a bar to compare it to. Crap blade, skipping and looking for a better knife. **Q: How heavy is is the knife?** A: It weights 0.65 lb. **Q: NSF approved?** A: We are afraid not. **Q: is this a right handed or left handed knife?** A: This is a right-handed knife. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ kyoku knife single bevel...very worthy to have it.. *by R***A on 9 July 2021* An amazing knife..ultra sharp..I love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice knife at a very nice price *by D***S on 4 December 2024* Alright, gather 'round, ye culinary warriors and kitchen ninjas; I've got the scoop on a blade that'll make you feel like you've just won the lottery, but without the ensuing family drama over who gets the money. I'm talking about the KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife. This isn't just a knife; it's like if a lightsaber and a samurai sword had a baby, and that baby decided to become a sushi chef. First off, let's talk about the blade. Made from superior Japanese steel, this thing is sharp enough to cut through the tension at a family reunion. It's cryogenically treated, which, in layman's terms, means it's been through some sort of space-age cold therapy to make it harder, more flexible, and resistant to rust and corrosion. In other words, it's like Superman if Superman were a knife. Now, the Wenge wood handle. It's not just a handle; it's an experience. Holding this knife feels like you've been chosen by a wise old tree to wield its power. The design is ergonomic enough that you won't feel like you're in a hand-wrestling match with a bear after slicing through your 100th piece of sashimi. Plus, it looks so good, you might just display it next to your samurai posters rather than in your kitchen. The length, at 10.5 inches, is perfect for those of us who fancy ourselves as the sushi chefs of our own little galaxy. It's long enough to give you that professional "look at me, I'm making sushi" vibe but not so long that you'll accidentally slice through your countertop because you got too into the moment. But what really has me doing a happy dance is the price. This knife comes with a case, mind you, because this isn't just any knife; it's a knife with its own hotel room. And for the price, you're getting what feels like a high-end, top-shelf, "should I really be allowed to own this" piece of culinary art. It's like finding out your favorite expensive restaurant has a secret affordable menu that's just as good. Performance-wise, this knife slices through fish like it's butter, or if butter were sentient and decided to be fish. The single bevel edge ensures that your sashimi slices are so thin, they could be used as bookmarks in a book about the art of sushi. In conclusion, if you're looking for a knife that'll make your sushi prep feel like a ninja ritual, the KYOKU Samurai Series Yanagiba Knife is your new best friend. It's quality, it's affordable, and it looks like it should be part of a museum exhibit titled "Knives That Could Potentially Cut Through History." Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility, or at least, the responsibility to not accidentally use it as a letter opener. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful knife *by J***R on 6 June 2020* Very sharp and a good knife for sushi ## Frequently Bought Together - KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Case - 2 Pack Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat, Sushi roll maker, Sushi bazooka,Sushi making kit, Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat,Sushi maker(9.5" x 9.6") - CHOI's 1(Daechun) Roasted Seaweed, Gim, Sushi Nori - (50 full sheets)- Gold Grade- Vegan, Keto, Gluten Free, Full of Fiber, Vitamin, Mineral, High protein, Omega 3's- Product of Korea --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/310573462-kyoku-samurai-series-10-5-yanagiba-knife-japanese-sushi-sashimi](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/310573462-kyoku-samurai-series-10-5-yanagiba-knife-japanese-sushi-sashimi) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-04*