Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro 270mm Yanagiba - White #2 (Shirogami #2) Kasumi Finish with Saya

A fine Yanagiba is not defined by steel alone. What matters is how that steel is shaped, sharpened, fitted, and ultimately brought together as a complete knife.

This 270mm Yanagiba from Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro®, crafted in Sakai, Osaka, features White #2 (Shirogami #2) carbon steel, a traditional Kasumi finish, and an included saya.

Where Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro® Stands Apart — The Sharpening

With a traditional single-bevel knife such as a Yanagiba, the quality of the sharpening and blade geometry is every bit as important as the steel itself.

The long cutting edge must work as a complete system, allowing the blade to move smoothly through fish with a clean, controlled draw cut.

One of the qualities YAMANI SHODOSHIMA particularly values in Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro® is its exceptionally refined and beautiful sharpening.

The bevel is carefully shaped and finished with close attention to detail, reflecting the precision expected of traditional Sakai cutlery. This is not simply cosmetic. Proper blade geometry and careful sharpening directly influence cutting performance, control, ease of future sharpening, and how the knife can be maintained over many years of professional use.

Beyond the Blade — Handle Fitting and Balance

The attention to detail does not end with the sharpening.

Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro® also follows its own philosophy when it comes to handle fitting and the overall balance of the finished knife.

Rather than treating the handle as simply an attachment to a completed blade, the relationship between blade and handle is considered as part of the knife as a whole — with attention given to how the knife feels and balances naturally in the hand.

This combination of refined sharpening, thoughtful handle fitting, and overall balance is an important part of what gives Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro® knives their distinctive sense of refinement and completeness.

270mm — A Practical Professional Length

At 270mm, this Yanagiba provides sufficient blade length for smooth, continuous slicing while remaining more manageable than longer professional Yanagiba.

White #2 steel is prized for its ability to take a fine edge and for its responsiveness to sharpening — qualities particularly appreciated by chefs who maintain and refine their knives over time.

Combined with the carefully executed sharpening, thoughtful handle fitting, traditional Kasumi finish, and included saya, this is a Yanagiba designed not simply to look beautiful when new, but to serve as a serious professional tool for years to come.

A Yanagiba should not simply arrive sharp. It should be properly shaped, carefully sharpened, thoughtfully balanced, and finished as a complete professional tool.

That is the difference YAMANI SHODOSHIMA looks for.

Specifications

Blade Type: Yanagiba / Single Bevel
Blade Length: 270mm
Steel: White #2 (Shirogami #2)
Finish: Kasumi
Saya: Included
Origin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan