KAI Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 21cm

The KAI Wasabi Black collection blends traditional Japanese blade expertise with modern functionality. Featuring durable stainless steel blades and distinctive black polypropylene handles infused with bamboo powder, these lightweight, razor-sharp knives offer outstanding comfort, precision, and everyday performance for both home cooks and professionals — A yanagiba (柳刃包丁, meaning "willow leaf blade") is a traditional Japanese knife specifically designed for slicing raw fish for sushi and sashimi.

• Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 21cm
• Features traditional Japanese blade styling, where the blade is sharpened on a single side for superior cutting performance and to reduce food sticking
• Made from high carbon stainless steel
• Blade is bead-blasted to achieve a smooth finish and embellished with the Japanese characters for 'wasabi'
  
• The blade is closely connected to the handle, not allowing dirt to settle in any gaps
  

About KAI

KAI represents the pinnacle of Japanese blade craftsmanship, producing premium knives and specialty scissors renowned for their razor-sharp precision, balance and beauty. Forged in Seki City, Japan’s legendary sword-making capital, KAI is trusted worldwide by chefs who demand superior quality, control and performance.

Blade length: 21cm
Handle length: 12.5cm
Weight: 129g

Always wash the knives by hand in order to protect the material and maintain long lasting sharpness
Immediately after each use, clean the blade under running water and dry with a soft cloth
Never place the blades in the dishwasher
Occasionally oil the handle with some neutral oil
Use only wooden boards or plastic cutters with medium strength
Keep the knives in a blade protector, either in a knife block, on a wall magnetic board
Blades are not suitable for cutting bones (including of fish) or frozen foods

This product comes with a 10 year warranty

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