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product_id: 169560180
title: "Kai Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 8 1/4-Inch"
brand: "kai"
price: "€ 3.53"
currency: EUR
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# 8.25-inch precision blade Ergonomic D-shaped handle High-carbon stainless steel Kai Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 8 1/4-Inch

**Brand:** kai
**Price:** € 3.53
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice like a pro, impress like a boss.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kai Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 8 1/4-Inch by kai
- **How much does it cost?** € 3.53 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/169560180-kai-wasabi-black-yanagiba-knife-8-1-4-inch)

## Best For

- kai enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kai brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Cutting:** Blade weight and design minimize effort for perfect slices every time
- • **Sushi-Grade Precision:** Long, thin blade designed for flawless sashimi and sushi slicing
- • **Durable Edge Retention:** High-carbon stainless steel resists corrosion and stays sharp longer
- • **Comfort Meets Tradition:** Ergonomic Japanese-style D-shaped handle for secure, fatigue-free grip
- • **Crafted in Japan’s Knife Capital:** Forged in Seki City, blending centuries of craftsmanship with modern performance

## Overview

The Kai Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife features an 8.25-inch high-carbon stainless steel blade forged in Japan’s renowned Seki City. Designed specifically for sushi and sashimi, its long, thin blade offers effortless, precise slicing with excellent edge retention. The ergonomic D-shaped polypropylene handle ensures comfort during extended use, making it a must-have for culinary professionals and enthusiasts aiming for authentic Japanese knife performance.

## Description

Achieving ultra-thin slices for sashimi and sushi is a breeze with our Wasabi Black 9-Inch Yanagiba Knife. Our Wasabi line of knives feature traditional Japanese blade styling, and our 9-inch Yanagiba knife is no exception. This Yanagiba Knife features unsurpassed cutting performance due to the Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless which maintains superior edge retention. To reduce food sticking, the blades are sharpened on a single side. Although it has a traditional blade-style, it is paired with a uniquely modern handle material, polypropylene blended with bamboo powder for super clean food preparation.

## Features

- TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KNIFE: Prepare the perfect cuts of sushi or sashimi with the Kai 8.25-inch Wasabi Yanagiba Knife.
- ULTIMATE SUSHI KNIFE: With it's long, thin blade, this cooking knife is ideal for creating thin slices of raw fish. Simply start with the back of the knife blade and pull it through the fish. The weight of the blade will do all the work.
- HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from high-carbon stainless steel for a corrosion and wear-resistant blade that's easy to sharpen and offers good edge retention.
- COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The traditional, Japanese-style, d-shaped handle made from polypropylene is comfortable and easy to use.
- BEAUTY, FUNCTION, EASE OF USE: Established in Seki City, Japan's ancient sword and knifemaking center, Kai provides beautiful, high-quality cutlery, accessories and more to customers worldwide.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | KAI |
| Colour | Black |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel,Polypropylene |
| Blade Edge | Asian Cutlery |
| Blade Length | 8 Inches |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Item Weight | 201.6 Grams |
| Blade Colour | Black |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Size | 20.3 cm |
| UPC | 885270362757 786173345826 097914386733 789542522194 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04901601464559 |
| Department | Cookware |
| Item model number | 6721Y |
| ASIN | B0016GZA3O |

## Product Details

- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** KAI
- **Colour:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel,Polypropylene
- **Blade Edge:** Asian Cutlery
- **Blade Length:** 8 Inches
- **Construction Type:** Forged
- **Item Weight:** 201.6 Grams
- **Blade Colour:** Black
- **Is Dishwasher Safe:** Yes

## Images

![Kai Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 8 1/4-Inch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VdBo6rRfL.jpg)
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![Kai Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 8 1/4-Inch - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GqI1DKf8L.jpg)
![Kai Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 8 1/4-Inch - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZSEybGp+L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this made in Japan or China?**
A: Made in Japan

**Q: These type of knives are usually ground for right handed cooks (single vs double bevel). Any lefties using these?**
A: I am left handed.  The single bevel grind you are referring to is what's called a "chisel-grind", and as such are designed with either right-hand specific, or left-hand specific users in mind.  Only the Deba, Usuba, and Yanagiba knives from the Wasabi line are chisel-ground (right handed orientation).  All of the other knives from Wasabi are made with a standard 50/50 grind and will be suitable for left-handed users like myself.  Hope this helps.

**Q: is this a forged knife ?**
A: Japanese knives by the larger companies are by and large stamped.  However, the quality of the steel they use, fit and finish, and meticulous attention to detail make this distinction pretty much moot when it comes to the quality of their knives. Anybody who has used a Japanese knife by any of the well-known brands can tell you their knives are incredible, regardless of whether they were forged or not.

**Q: Anyone else had problems with rust? I hand-washed and left this knife on a drying pad for a week, now it's got rust spots all over.**
A: First you are not respecting your tools.  Knives, all knives need and deserve care.  Hand wash, then hand dry. Store in a sheath or in a drawer away from moisture. Wipe with a thin coat of olive oil if you wish. 

I own the 8" Deba with the bamboo colored handle for over 10 years, it is still sharp and never spotted or rusted. It is made with ultra high carbon Molybdenum steel. So it can get spots, but I take care of my things so I never had an issue. Btw, I'm a 21 year veteran chef.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by A***R on 8 June 2016*

This knife is perfect.Very good product. It's sharp and strong.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rust
*by A***I on 1 May 2019*

Good. Blade started rusting a bit after a year.

### ⭐ Misleading info!!
*by A***E on 28 July 2015*

The name is misleading .. this knife is not by Shun its a Kai Wasabi knife.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kai Wasabi Black Yanagiba Knife, 8 1/4-Inch
- 2 Pack Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat, Sushi roll maker, Sushi bazooka,Sushi making kit, Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat,Sushi maker(9.5" x 9.6")

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*