【Made to Order】Shotaro Nomura Curved Kiritsuke Yanagiba - Silver #3 (Gingami #3 / Ginsan) Kasumi Finish with Signed Saya

【Made to Order / Request Order】
This knife is made to order after your request is confirmed. It is not a regular ready-stock item. Each piece is prepared individually upon order.

A Distinctive Expression of the Traditional Yanagiba

This is not simply another Yanagiba.

Finished by Shotaro Nomura, a nationally recognized Traditional Craftsman of Sakai, this Curved Kiritsuke Yanagiba combines the precision of a traditional single-bevel sashimi knife with a distinctive curved profile and Kiritsuke-style tip.

The long blade is designed for the clean, controlled draw cuts essential to sashimi and refined Japanese cuisine. Its pronounced curvature creates an elegant yet powerful silhouette, clearly distinguishing it from a conventional straight-profile Yanagiba, while the sharply defined Kiritsuke-style tip further emphasizes the knife’s distinctive character and presence.

Silver #3 — Tradition with Practicality

The blade is made from Silver #3 (Gingami #3 / Ginsan), a highly regarded Japanese stainless steel.

For professional chefs who appreciate the geometry and cutting character of a traditional Japanese single-bevel knife but prefer easier maintenance than carbon steel, Ginsan offers an excellent balance.

It allows for a fine, precise edge and excellent cutting performance while providing significantly greater resistance to rust and discoloration — an important advantage for a knife used regularly in a demanding professional kitchen.

Finished by the Hands of Shotaro Nomura

In a traditional Sakai knife, sharpening is far more than simply creating a sharp cutting edge.

The sharpener establishes the blade’s final geometry — including the bevel, ura, thickness, balance, and overall cutting character — all of which influence how the knife ultimately performs.

With decades of experience in traditional single-bevel knives, Shotaro Nomura brings each blade to its final form through careful sharpening and finishing.

The restrained Kasumi finish reflects the understated aesthetic of traditional Sakai cutlery, allowing the craftsmanship and form of the blade itself to remain the focus.

Signed Saya — A Personal Connection to the Craftsman

Each knife is accompanied by a wooden saya personally signed by Shotaro Nomura.

More than simply a protective cover, the signed saya creates a direct connection between the finished knife and the craftsman responsible for its sharpening and final form — giving each piece an individual character beyond that of an ordinary production knife.

For Chefs Looking Beyond the Ordinary Yanagiba

The Yanagiba itself is one of the defining tools of traditional Japanese cuisine.

Built upon that traditional single-bevel foundation, this knife brings together a distinctive curved profile, Kiritsuke-style tip, practical Ginsan stainless steel, and the sharpening and finishing work of Shotaro Nomura.

It is available in four blade lengths — 300mm, 330mm, 360mm, and 390mm — allowing chefs to select the size that best suits their working style and personal preference.

The result is a knife with both professional purpose and unmistakable character.

Not simply a knife for slicing sashimi, but a distinctive expression of Sakai craftsmanship for chefs who understand the value of a truly refined Japanese blade.

Specifications

• Sharpening & Finishing: Shotaro Nomura
• Knife Type: Curved Kiritsuke Yanagiba
• Available Sizes: 300mm / 330mm / 360mm / 390mm
• Steel: Silver #3 (Gingami #3 / Ginsan)
• Construction: Traditional Single-Bevel
• Finish: Kasumi
• Saya: Wooden saya personally signed by Shotaro Nomura
• Origin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
• Order Type: Made to Order / Request Order

Important — Made to Order

This is a Request Order / Made-to-Order item. The knife is prepared after your order is confirmed and is not normally held as ready stock. As each knife is individually prepared, appearance and other subtle details may vary slightly from the example shown. Please contact us before ordering if you have any questions regarding specifications or availability.