Shimatani | Aogami 2 | Yanagiba 240mm | Magnolia SHIROGAMI This tool is used kill

This tool is used kill the fish by using the spike too go through the brain

A forged VG10 Yanagiba made by Shin-ou

The Amata Otoshi knife is used in butchering whole animals but also works well filleting larger fish

the santoku is generally smaller in length and perfect for any small prep job in a home or commercial kitchen

Shimatani | Aogami 2 | Yanagiba 240mm | Magnolia SHIROGAMI This tool is used killMr. Shimatani is the 2nd generation blacksmith if Shimatani Knife Studio, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. His knives are beautifully made with a rustic fit & finish. This knife has a Kurouchi Tsuchime (blacksmith hammered) finish and a magnolia handle with a steel ferrule. Meaning Willow Leaf the Yanagiba is a single bevel knife used for slicing fish into sashimi. Another regional version of this knife is the Takohiki or Octopus puller which has a square