MAC Japanese Series 10.25-inch Yanagiba

Sashimi is cut with a single long pull, and the yanagiba is built for that cut: a long, narrow blade sharpened on only one side. The MAC FKW-9 is a 10.25-inch right-handed yanagiba in stainless steel, so a sushi cook gets the traditional shape without the rust care a carbon steel blade needs.

Besides raw fish, it slices prosciutto, carpaccio, ham, roast beef and chicken thinly, and its edge cuts tomatoes and garnishes cleanly. The single bevel lets the blade separate a slice from the block with less tearing than a double-bevel knife, which leaves a glossy cut face on tuna and salmon.

A fitted wooden sheath (saya) is sold separately. Left-handed cooks should choose the FKW-9L. For a shorter or longer blade, see the 8.25-inch FKW-7 or the 11.5-inch FKW-10. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains the yanagi.

SKU: FKW-9

Availability: Out of stock

$189.95

Details

Specifications

  • Blade length: 10.2 inches (260 mm)
  • Series: MAC Japanese Series: traditional Japanese blade shapes; steel and blade thickness vary by knife
  • Steel: stainless steel
  • Edge: single bevel, sharpened on one face only, with a hollow-ground back, ground for the right hand
  • Handle: black Pakkawood, riveted
  • Model number: FKW-9

MAC Japanese Fish Knives

KnifeBest use
4-inch aji debaSmall fish, shellfish
6.5-inch debaBreaking down whole fish
Fish cleaverLarge fish heads and collars
8.25-inch yanagiSashimi and fish fillets, short board
10.25-inch yanagiba, right-handedSashimi and fillets
10.25-inch yanagiba, left-handedSashimi and fillets, left hand
11.5-inch yanagiLong sashimi slices, large fillets

Keeping the Edge

Single-bevel knives are maintained on whetstones. Sharpen the beveled face at the angle the factory set, then remove the burr with light, flat passes on the back. A honing rod or a pull-through sharpener will round the back and spoil the single-bevel geometry.


Care

  • Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry the knife at once. Do not put it in a dishwasher.
  • MAC steel is stainless but not immune to spotting; do not leave the blade wet, soaking or in contact with acidic food.
  • Store the knife in its wooden sheath or a guard; the long, thin tip is the most fragile part of a yanagi.
  • Cut on wood or plastic boards. Keep the edge away from bone, frozen food and hard shells.
  • Warranty claims are handled by MAC directly.

Knife Merchant is an authorized MAC knife seller.

Additional Info

Blade Length (Inches) 10.25 in.
Blade Length (mm) 260 mm
Blade Width (inches) 1.375
Grind Single Bevel
Steel Type AUS8
Rockwell Hardness 60
Stainless Yes
Handle Material Black Pakkawood
Spine Thickness (mm) 3
Brand MAC
Country of Manufacture Japan
SKU FKW-9
Manufacturer's Part Number FKW-9
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $225.00

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