Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Steel Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Slicer with Ocean Blue Handle with Ivory Bolster — Blade Length 11.8" (300mm)

The Sakimaru Takobiki is the Tokyo-style sashimi knife, with a long single-bevel blade that ends in a rounded, swept tip. This 11.8" (300mm) version is mirror-polished Ginsan (Silver #3) stain-resistant steel at 63 HRC, set in an ocean blue stabilized maple burl handle with an alternative ivory bolster. A magnetic oak saya is included.

Ginsan merges traditional knife-making techniques with modern metallurgy, creating a groundbreaking combination of high carbon steel and stain-resistant metallic elements. With a hardness rating of 63 on the Rockwell scale, it offers a unique blend of traditional Japanese high carbon knife qualities and the properties of stainless steel. The term Hongasumi, meaning "true mist," describes the beautiful, mist-like patterns on the blade formed when Ginsan (HRC 63) is forged with iron. Our master artisans skillfully forge Ginsan steel to create traditional Japanese knives of the highest quality, providing peace of mind in bustling kitchen environments.

Designed specifically for precision, the Takobiki is a long slicing knife crafted for producing paper-thin slices of fish for sashimi. Its blunt tip is particularly useful for cutting the long tentacles of octopus. The Takobiki is longer and thinner than a Yanagi, allowing it to glide through ingredients in long, uninterrupted strokes, preserving their integrity and freshness.