Japanese Yanagiba Knife 270mm Higashi Minamoto Masahisa 東源正久 kitchen knife

Higashi Minamoto Masahisa 東源正久 is an established knife shop located in Tsukiji, Tokyo. It was founded in the fifth year of the Meiji era (1872) and has a history of more than 150 years up to now. This store was founded by the descendants of "Minamoto Masahisa", a swordsmith who has served the Minamoto clan for generations. It is an important merchant in the Tsukiji Outer Market and Toyosu Market in Tokyo, and has close cooperative relationships with fish markets, the aquaculture industry and the catering industry. 


For sale is a premium Japanese Yanagiba Knife, 270mm, crafted by the renowned Azuma Minamoto no Masahisa, a brand with a rich history dating back to 1872, rooted in the swordsmithing traditions of the Minamoto clan. This exquisite single-bevel knife, designed for precision slicing, is ideal for preparing sashimi and sushi, effortlessly cutting through boneless fish fillets with clean, smooth strokes to preserve texture and flavor. The 270mm blade, a popular size for profe