--- product_id: 408673021 title: "KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5\" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Sheath & Case" brand: "kyoku" price: "¥3812" currency: JPY in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/408673021-kyoku-samurai-series-10-5-yanagiba-knife-japanese-sushi-sashimi store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Authentic Wenge wood handle HRC 56-58 ultra-hard steel 10.5" razor-sharp Yanagiba blade KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Sheath & Case **Brand:** kyoku **Price:** ¥3812 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Slice Like a Samurai, Own the Sushi Scene ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Sheath & Case by kyoku - **How much does it cost?** ¥3812 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/408673021-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 - • **Complete Protection Kit:** Includes a sleek sheath and case to keep your investment pristine and ready for action. - • **Unmatched Edge Retention:** Cryogenically treated cobalt steel keeps your blade sharper, longer—slice like a pro every time. - • **Artisan-Crafted Sharpness:** Hand-finished 11-13° single bevel edge delivers surgical-level precision for sushi and sashimi mastery. - • **Authentic Wenge Wood Handle:** Luxurious, durable handle that feels as good as it looks—command respect in every chop. - • **Ergonomic Precision Balance:** Designed to reduce fatigue and finger pain, empowering you to create flawless cuts effortlessly. ## Overview The KYOKU Samurai Series 10.5" Yanagiba knife is a premium Japanese-style sushi knife forged from ultra-hard, cobalt-enhanced steel with a hardness rating of HRC 56-58. Featuring a razor-sharp 11-13° single bevel edge, it offers exceptional precision and edge retention. The ergonomic Wenge wood handle ensures comfort and balance, while the included sheath and case protect your knife for long-term use. Perfect for professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts aiming for flawless sashimi and sushi cuts. ## 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: 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. Review: Beautiful knife - Very sharp and a good knife for sushi ## 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 | #1,440,695 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #5,879 in Kitchen Knives (Home & Kitchen) | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | सादा | | Blade Length | 10.5 Inches | | Blade Material | Alloy Steel | | Brand | KYOKU | | Colour | Silver | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,101 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | GEK-LR10-50-BILIFBA-1 | | Handle Material | Wood Handle , Steel | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 10.5 Inches | | Item Weight | 567 g | | Manufacturer | KYOKU | | Manufacturer Part Number | 7539790952 | | Model number | knife | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 26.7 cm | | UPC | 706352854642 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Colour:** Silver - **Blade Edge:** सादा - **Blade Length:** 10.5 Inches - **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel - **Brand:** KYOKU - **Colour:** Silver - **Construction Type:** Forged - **Handle Material:** Wood Handle,Steel - **Is Dishwasher Safe:** No - **Item Weight:** 1.25 Pounds ## Images ![KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Sheath & Case - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61412H5zzkL.jpg) ![KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Sheath & Case - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81R6NUlVoJL.jpg) ![KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Sheath & Case - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sQ9I5F+FL.jpg) ![KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Sheath & Case - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kMfI+Q0uL.jpg) ![KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Sheath & Case - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OweFt-84L.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ kyoku knife single bevel...very worthy to have it.. *by R***A on 9 July 2021* An amazing knife..ultra sharp..I love it. ## 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/408673021-kyoku-samurai-series-10-5-yanagiba-knife-japanese-sushi-sashimi](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/408673021-kyoku-samurai-series-10-5-yanagiba-knife-japanese-sushi-sashimi) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-21*