Shimatani | Aogami 2 | Yanagiba 240mm | Magnolia SHIROGAMI the santoku is generally smaller

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

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

is inter-changeable with the santoku though the sharper angled tip is very handy for fine knife work

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

delivering excellent sharpness and edge retention

Shimatani | Aogami 2 | Yanagiba 240mm | Magnolia SHIROGAMI the santoku is generally smallerMr. 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