Masamoto Sohonten KS Yanagiba 270mm
$420 / ¥62,000

The Masamoto KS Yanagiba is the Holy Grail for sushi chefs in Tokyo. Using Shirogami #1 steel for maximum edge retention, this blade has been the choice of Tsukiji and now Toyosu market professionals for over a century. The 270mm length is the standard professional size, allowing long, unbroken strokes through fish.

Type Yanagiba (柳刃)
Steel Shirogami #1
Blade Length 270mm
Weight 165g
Hardness 63-64 HRC
Handle Wa (Japanese)
Origin Tokyo (東京)
Best For sushi

Key Features

  • Shirogami #1 — highest carbon white steel
  • Standard of Tsukiji/Toyosu sushi professionals
  • 270mm — professional standard length
  • Ebony handle with buffalo horn
  • Over 100 years of heritage

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