300mm yanagiba recommendations?

[10160]

Looking to buy a yanagi in 30cm length. I am an avid pescetarian and slice fish a lot. But I also have a part time weekend job as sushi chef. Looking for white steel.

I was about to go with the tojiro white 2 30cm yanagi but then I started reading all this stuff about it not being flat and needing a bunch of fixing on coarse stones... and that intimidates me as someone who has never sharpened or touched a single bevel, nevermind fixing one!!

Other suggestions I've seen online are the takayuki and yoshihiro. But I'm not looking to spend a f ton on this, maybe 150-300

 

[10160]

The tojiro 30cm white 2 yanagi is only 170$ which is part of the appeal.

 

[Qapla']

If the initial sharpening and any possible rough-stone work is a problem, then seek a vendor who offers honbazuke and request it when making the purchase.

Gesshin Uraku 300mm White #2 Yanagiba

Product Description Detailed Specs Measurements Our Gesshin Uraku line represents a great value in kitchen cutlery. For a long time, we have been searching for a line of single bevel knives with a great balance of quality and value. We’ve finally found them. This Gesshin Uraku line fits the bill...

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Korin White #3 Kasumi Yanagi 11.8"

About Korin Shiro-ko Kasumi Korin Shiro-ko Kasumi knives are handcrafted from a combination of white #3 carbon steel and soft iron steel. The knives have a magnolia wood handle with a water buffalo horn bolster. This professional grade line is highly recommended for beginners. About Korin...

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This one's on sale at Korin and is in your budget at sale-price:

Suisin Saika White #3 Yanagi by Itsuo Doi 11.8"

About Suisin Saika 酔心彩華 本霞 • 白鋼The Suisin Saika line was made by both Keijiro Doi and his son, Itsuo Doi. The significance of this line is Mr. Doi's skills being passed onto his son and this is a collaboration of their teamwork. Mr. Keijiro Doi has officially retired as of 2013 and has pass over...

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It'd be cool to see what you end up choosing.

 

[daveb]

I usually spend a bit more for a quality single bevel of any type but there are some good values out there. My first yani was a Gesshin Uraku, quite good, I later "upgraded" (read spent more) on others but it could have easily been a forever knife.

Gesshin Uraku 300mm White #2 Yanagiba

Product Description Detailed Specs Measurements Our Gesshin Uraku line represents a great value in kitchen cutlery. For a long time, we have been searching for a line of single bevel knives with a great balance of quality and value. We’ve finally found them. This Gesshin Uraku line fits the bill...

www.japaneseknifeimports.com

 

[Lurkernomore]

I can vouch for Takayuki kairyo yanagiba at MTC. They get them with nicer handles and hand engraving. The grinds are really good so for the price the knives are a steal.

For something different I like the Chubo Takayuki kurouchi ones. Also nice handles and hand engraved.

 

[mpier]

I usually spend a bit more for a quality single bevel of any type but there are some good values out there. My first yani was a Gesshin Uraku, quite good, I later "upgraded" (read spent more) on others but it could have easily been a forever knife.

Gesshin Uraku 300mm White #2 Yanagiba

Product Description Detailed Specs Measurements Our Gesshin Uraku line represents a great value in kitchen cutlery. For a long time, we have been searching for a line of single bevel knives with a great balance of quality and value. We’ve finally found them. This Gesshin Uraku line fits the bill...

www.japaneseknifeimports.com

+1 jki will put a nice edge on it for you before they ship it open request, no charge!!