Samura Okinawa Yanagiba Knife 270 mm
270 mm / SKU: SO-0111
€62,99
VAT included
The edge, in numbers
A long Japanese-style yanagiba for slicing fish fillets, sushi and sashimi, and for vegetables. The 270 mm single-bevel blade is AUS-8 stainless steel, 58–59 HRC, with a rosewood handle.
- Blade material
- AUS-8
- Hardness
- 58–59 HRC
- Edge type
- Single-bevel edge
- Blade length
- 270 mmBlade 270 mm of 425 mm overall
The details
A closer look
The Samura Okinawa yanagiba knife is a long Japanese-style slicer with a 270 mm single-bevel blade. It lets you slice a fish fillet in a single, effortless motion, and it handles vegetables too. The yanagiba is traditionally known as the sushi and sashimi knife, but you can use it for other cuisines too.
Blade and steel
The blade is a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. AUS-8 is a corrosion-resistant steel, and this hardness lets the knife deal with tender food while staying durable through years of use. When the edge needs attention, you can restore it on a whetstone. The blade is 33 mm high.
Okinawa knives come with single-bevel or double-bevel blades depending on the model, and this yanagiba has a single-bevel edge. It is ground on one side only, while the other side stays flat, so you sharpen it differently from a double-bevel knife (see Care and sharpening below).
Handle and balance
Like every knife in the Okinawa series, this yanagiba has a rosewood handle. A nylon bolster on the handle adds balance, which matters on a blade as long as this one. The knife weighs 226 g net and measures 425 mm overall.
Best uses
- Slicing fish fillets
- Slicing fish for sushi and sashimi
- Preparing your favourite Japanese dishes
- Slicing vegetables
Care and sharpening
Before first use, rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry. Wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials, dry it and do not leave it in the sink for long; a dishwasher is not recommended. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and use a SAMURA cleaver for meat and bones and a double-sided serrated saw knife for frozen food. Sharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°: work the bevelled side until a uniform burr appears, then pass the flat side lightly over the stone a few times, and use a honing rod between sharpenings.
About the Okinawa series
The Okinawa series brings together modern technology and cultural heritage, reflecting SAMURA's deep respect for Japanese knife-making traditions. Its corrosion-resistant AUS-8 steel blades are crafted in classic Japanese shapes.
Key features
- AUS-8 stainless steel blade, 58–59 HRC
- 270 mm blade with a single-bevel edge
- Rosewood handle with nylon bolster
- 425 mm overall, 226 g net weight
- 2-year warranty
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Okinawa |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Yanagiba knife |
| Purpose | Fish, Vegetables & fruits |
| Blade length | 270 mm |
| Total length | 425 mm |
| Blade height | 33 mm |
| Total width | 23 mm |
| Net weight | 226 g |
| Blade material | AUS-8 stainless steel |
| Hardness | 58–59 HRC |
| Steel layers | 1 |
| Edge type | Single-bevel edge |
| Handle material | Rosewood |
| Bolster | Nylon |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 46 × 7.4 × 3.4 cm |
| SKU | SO-0111 |
| EAN | 4751029322364 |
Specifications: SAMURA product data
Care & sharpening
Keep it sharp
- Before first use, rinse with hot water and wipe dry.
- Use only on wooden or plastic cutting boards, never on glass.
- Take care with food that contains bones: use a SAMURA cleaver for meat and bones and a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade for frozen food.
- Clean by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe dry. A dishwasher is not recommended.
- Do not leave knives in the sink for a long time.
- Store in a brush block or knife holder so that the blade does not touch metal items.
- Sharpen on a whetstone and keep the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Use a honing rod between sharpenings, moving the edge along the rod from the handle to the point.
- Single-bevel blade: on the whetstone sharpen the bevelled side until a uniform burr appears, then pass the flat side lightly over the stone a few times.
- Never test sharpness with bare hands; use a piece of paper.
Care and keep
Care kit for this knife
Chosen for a single-bevel edge: #1000/#3000 and #8000 stones for sharpening by hand along the bevel, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.
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What steel is the Samura Okinawa Yanagiba Knife 270 mm made of?
The blade is made of AUS-8 stainless steel. It is hardened to 58–59 HRC.
How long is the blade?
The blade is 270 mm long. The total length is 425 mm.
What kind of edge does it have?
Edge type: Single-bevel edge.
How do I keep it sharp?
Wash it by hand, dry it straight away and cut on a wooden or plastic board. Chosen for a single-bevel edge: #1000/#3000 and #8000 stones for sharpening by hand along the bevel, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.
How fast is delivery, and can I return it?
Standard shipping is free from €79 and EU delivery usually takes 2–5 business days. You can return it within 14 days, and it has a 2-year legal guarantee.
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