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Minonokuni Matsu 8.3-inch (210mm) Yanagiba
The 210mm yanagiba is the length for a home kitchen or a small sushi station, where a longer slicer would overhang the board. It is long enough to cut a block of tuna or salmon for sashimi in a single pull, which leaves a clean, glossy face on each slice.Matsu is the top of the three standard Minonokuni lines, forged from blue steel. That steel holds a fine edge longer than white steel, and it is also harder and less forgiving of a twist or a knock against a plate. A sushi cook who already sharpens single-bevel knives will get the most from it.
How It CutsStart the slice at the heel and draw the knife toward you, letting the full length pass through the fish. A sawing motion tears the flesh, and pressing down crushes it. The flat back keeps each slice from sticking to the blade, and the single bevel steers the cut slightly away from the fish so the slice falls cleanly.
Other Lengths and LinesFor a longer stroke on larger blocks, see the Matsu 240mm yanagiba, the standard length at a sushi counter. Left-handed cooks need the Matsu 210mm left-handed yanagiba. To learn the technique on softer steel first, the Take 210mm yanagiba is the sensible step. Our knife shapes guide compares the yanagiba with the sujihiki and other slicers. Learn More$295.00 -
Shun Kanso 8-inch Chef's Knife
Kanso takes its name from the Japanese design principle of simplicity, and the 8-inch chef’s knife is the series’ all-purpose blade. Shun shapes it for push cuts through vegetables, and the blade can also be rocked gently through fresh herbs.Kanso blades are made from a single steel, AUS10A, a high-carbon stainless refined with vanadium for a fine grain and a keen, durable edge. Shun notes that this mono-construction is easier to maintain than a layered blade. The rustic Heritage finish hides the scratches of daily use, which makes it functionally superior for cooks who dislike the upkeep of polished or Damascus finishes, and the contoured Tagayasan handle, a dense, dark wood, gives a secure grip. For a cook buying a first Japanese knife, it delivers Shun’s edge and craftsmanship in a plain, practical form, and it also suits professionals who want a hard-working blade.
Kanso AlternativesIf you want a showpiece knife for a magnetic rack, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife or Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife may suit you better; the Kanso is built for the cutting board. For a flatter profile, see the 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku. The Kanso 3-Piece Starter Set includes this knife. Learn More$144.95 -
F. Dick ErgoGrip 8.25-inch Breaking Knife
Breaking primal cuts into subprimals on hogs, lamb and deer calls for a blade long enough for a flowing pull and short enough to steer, and this 8.25-inch ErgoGrip breaking knife sits in that range. Hunters use the same length for dressing out deer and elk.A breaking knife is narrow and curves upward to a point. That shape lets the edge glide through meat in long strokes while the hand stays in a comfortable position, which spares the wrist over a shift. It also cleans up tendons and fatty tissue so the cut is ready for portioning.The 8.25-inch blade gives the cutter close control at the tip when separating a ham or shoulder into its muscles, while still reaching through the piece in one stroke.For beef sides and larger primals, the 10-inch ErgoGrip breaking knife adds reach. The 8.25-inch granton edge version has hollows along the blade that reduce sticking, and the ExpertGrip 2K 8.25-inch breaking knife puts this blade on a soft-shell handle. Learn More$27.95 -
F. Dick ErgoGrip 7-inch Semi-Flexible Boning Knife
The longest boning blade in this ErgoGrip group, the 7-inch semi-flexible knife handles longer cuts along the bone and doubles as a fillet knife for fish. For a butcher who works through meat, poultry and fish in the same day, one blade that moves between them saves a knife change.The extra length lets the edge follow a full rib or the length of a loin in one pull, and the semi-flex blade gives enough to stay against the bone. It still has the spine to cut a joint on a turkey or take a leg off a lamb.Seven inches also gives a longer stroke when skinning a fish fillet or removing the silver skin from a whole tenderloin.If the main job is fish, the 7-inch ErgoGrip semi-flexible fillet knife has a profile built for lifting fillets. For poultry work, the shorter 6-inch semi-flexible boning knife is quicker in the joints. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes compares boning and fillet profiles. Learn More$22.10 -
F. Dick ErgoGrip 7-inch Semi-Flexible Fillet Knife
Anglers and fish processors use a fillet knife to take the fillets off the frame with little waste, and this 7-inch ErgoGrip model also loosens skin and pin bones. In meat processing, it removes tendons and skin before portioning.The long, slender blade curves upward slightly and widens toward the front, which adds surface for a long, pulling cut. Semi-flex lets the edge ride over the rib bones and stay close. The blade moves in a slight wave as it cuts, which helps it follow the contour of the fish.The 7-inch length suits fish such as trout, walleye and salmon fillets. It is long enough to take the fillet in a few strokes and short enough to control near the head. It also skins the fillet afterward by running the blade flat along the skin.For longer boning cuts on meat, the ErgoGrip 7-inch semi-flexible boning knife is the closer match. Small fish and gill work suit the 4-inch small fillet knife. Our knife shapes guide compares fillet and boning profiles. Learn More$24.05 -
F. Dick ErgoGrip 6-inch Skinning Knife, Red Handle
The red handle on this 6-inch skinning knife makes it easy to pick out on a kill floor or at camp, where knives get set down on a hide or in grass. The blade is F. Dick’s ErgoGrip skinner, shaped to take the hide off without cutting into the meat.Its wide blade sweeps upward and finishes in a broad, rounded tip. Difficult cuts around legs and the neck can be made precisely, and the rounded point lets the edge work close under the hide without piercing it. Hunters carry the shorter skinner for exactly this kind of control.The broad, curved belly makes long strokes along the flanks, and the rounded point handles the tight areas around the legs and head.The standard ErgoGrip 6-inch skinning knife has the same blade. To open the abdominal wall, add the special gutting knife, and for field dressing in high-visibility orange see the Master Grip 3 Piece Field Dressing Kit. Learn More$24.05 -
F. Dick ExpertGrip 2K 6-inch Curved Semi-Flexible Boning Knife
For cutters who debone all day, a 6-inch semi-flexible blade covers the widest range of cuts, and this ExpertGrip 2K model puts that blade on F. Dick’s cushioned two-part handle. It handles poultry, pork loins and lamb legs with the same knife.The curved, semi-flexible blade bends enough to ride a bone and stays stiff enough to part a joint. Six inches gives one-pass cuts along a loin. F. Dick’s molding process joins the soft shell and hard core to the blade without gaps, which keeps the handle sanitary and comfortable through long shifts. This is what we call a “double pour” handle.The curve puts more edge into each pull, so drawing around a thigh bone or along the length of a loin takes fewer strokes. The soft shell also cushions the palm in a dagger grip.For smaller birds, the 5-inch ExpertGrip 2K semi-flexible boning knife is quicker in the joints. More flex comes with the 6-inch curved flexible model, and the MasterGrip 6-inch curved semi-flexible boning knife offers an open-ended handle in high-visibility orange. Learn More$17.55 -
F. Dick Red Spirit AJAX 8-inch Chef’s Knife
F. Dick designed the AJAX shape to bridge the gap between a cleaver and a chef’s knife, and the Red Spirit AJAX brings that idea to barbecue pitmasters and butchers. Its curved belly and substantial weight carry it through smoked brisket, pork shoulder and heavy prep.A tall, weighty blade does more of the work than a standard chef’s knife, which helps with thick bark and connective tissue. The curve lets the cook rock through a stack of onions or herbs, and the height keeps the knuckles well above the board. Despite its size, the round Red Spirit handle keeps it easy to maneuver.Its height also gives the guiding hand a flat face to rest against when slicing through a thick flat of brisket.The AJAX has its own belt-carry cover, the F. Dick blade cover for the Red Spirit AJAX. A heavier forged version is the 1905 AJAX butcher’s chef’s knife, and the AJAX also comes in the Red Spirit Pit Master BBQ set. Learn More$87.75 -
F. Dick ErgoGrip 6-inch Semi-Flexible Boning Knife
Duck, chicken and turkey all break down well with a 6-inch semi-flexible blade, and this ErgoGrip knife handles all three. The extra inch over the 5-inch model helps on a turkey breast and on the longer bones of a leg.Semi-flex means the blade gives a little when it meets a bone and then springs back. The cutter can follow a curve without the knife wandering, and there is still enough stiffness to cut through a joint. The curved edge is easier to slide along a bone than a straight one and offers more cutting length for each pull.On a turkey, the longer blade follows the breastbone from end to end and frees each half of the breast in a single pass.For smaller birds and tight joints, the 5-inch semi-flexible boning knife is quicker. When the work calls for a blade that bends further, such as removing silver skin, choose the 6-inch curved flexible boning knife. The 7-inch semi-flexible boning knife adds length for larger cuts and filleting. Learn More$18.20 -
F. Dick 1905 7-inch Carving and Boning Knife
One of our team had never seen this shape in German steel before, counts this 7-inch 1905 knife among their own top picks, and calls it one of the best they have used for removing silver skin from tenderloins and veal legs. It trims fat from the back of ribs well and works as a boning knife for most jobs.The blade sits between a boning knife and a carving knife. It is long enough to follow a tenderloin in one pass and pointed enough to work around bones. The same member of staff finds the shape easier to resharpen than a typical boning knife, which matters on a knife used every day.The 7-inch length is also comfortable for trimming lamb racks and pork loins.For poultry joints and closer boning, the 1905 6-inch flexible boning knife bends further. Carving cooked meat suits the 1905 8-inch carving knife, and the 1905 7-inch fillet knife is shaped for fish. The comparison table below lists the 1905 slicing knives. Learn More$88.40
