Japanese Masamune Kitchen Sashimi Yanagiba Knife 8.1" Polypropylene SEKI JAPAN

Designed for cutting sashimi, these knife are used for slicing raw fish by pulling the knife towards you.If you move the knife on both ways (a sawing motion), the surface will look uneven and dull.Longer length and single-sided blades.Item Condition : Brand NewBrand : SatakeModel : Nosyu Masamune BRType : Yanagiba Knife (Single edged Right handed)Total length : 330mm (13.0")Blade length : 205mm (8.1")Blade width : 30mm (1.2")Blade thickness : 1.6mm (0.06")Net weight : About 85gMaterialBlade : Molybdenum Stainless SteelHandle : Brown Polypropylene Resin with BolsterStainless steel is rust resistant, but less sharp than carbon steel.However, most Japanese stainless steel blades are mixed with various steel materials to increase sharpness.You will find that some stainless steel blades will retain its sharpness as much as those made of carbon steel.Those stainless steel blades are not as rust resistant as blades made of 100% stainless steel.They may get rusty if you store them without properly drying after use, or leave them without washing for a long period of time after cutting high acidic food such as lemons.Stainless steel blades are recommended for those who do not want to spend time on maintenance as they do not rust as easily as carbon steel blades.Please make sure you wipe water out and store it.Made in SEKI JAPAN