JapanBargain 1553, Japanese Yanagiba Sashimi Sushi Chef Knife High Carbon Stainless Steel 9-1/2 inch Blade Made in Japan, 240mm

I really like this knife and give it a 5 out of 5 for value. the only things are some plastic fittings but for the budget price that is to be expected, the steel is razor sharp and I like the construction of the blade insofar as taper, thickness, and concavity on the fish-side of the blade. I'd give it a 10 out of 10 for it's price and value. Just not 10 out of 10 for knives priced at higher price-points. For example, for twice the price you can get a knife with a brass butt and pommel and dark hardwood handle. Does that cut better, probably not.

I bought the 270 mm Yanagiba to practice sharpening on, and find myself using it quite often. If you need want a Yanagiba and don’t want to spend big-$, try this one. It is crazy-easy to sharpen - maybe too easy.Notes:1) SHARPNESS - it does not come sharp out of the box. It is sharpened, but nothing like you’d get from better-known Japanese or German manufacturers sold in the US. That said, this is very common for really-high-end Japanese knives.2) BLADE LENGTH- my knife has a full 10-3/8 of sharpened blade3) STEEL - definately not super-high carbon and fairly soft. Maybe a low-grade stainless. Not sure4) EDGE - Double-beveled (possibly asymetric). Not a single-bevel like reported by others

The quality met my high expectations. Compared to many other Japanese sushi knives it is a bargain.

After 2- only two simple uses, the knife that was delivered to me wouldn't cut through a tomato or even though the tomatoes skin.I'll keep it, have it inspected and sharpened by a knife sharpening professional.. If the knife performs well after the Sharpening, I'll learn to sharpen the knife and keep using the thing.If it's unworthy of service to me or if it cuts..... is to be seen.

Acceptable.

Excellent!!!

The adhesive for the little metal handle guard is very cheap. It came off after washing it once. For the price this is a perfectly fine knife that can definitely be sharpened.

Buen filo y diseño. Excelente cuchillo. Contento con la compra.