Mercer Culinary Asian Collection Yanagi Sashimi Knife with NSF Handle
$37
- Razor sharp, high-carbon, stain-resistant German steel resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration
- Single-edge blade is taper ground with a fine stone finish
- Offered with a traditional wood handle
- Hand wash knives for blade edge and surface care
Specification: Mercer Culinary Asian Collection Yanagi Sashimi Knife with NSF Handle
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Sandy Milan –
I’ve recently been making sushi again and although I have great quality kitchen knives, they just weren’t up to the task of making sushi. I didn’t want to spend a fortune on a high-end sashimi knife when I didn’t know if this hobby would continue past lockdown. I’m genuinely satisfied with the quality in relation to the knife. I’m able to cleanly cut through the robust sushi rolls that I’ve been making. I was surprised by the balanced weightiness of the knife. I can definitely recommend this product.
Naush –
Context: I just started making sushi and I am an amateur cook. I have just opened the plastic cover packaging and am eager to provide feedback. I will update this in a couple of weeks once I have used the knife.
> First impressions – Wow! This looks and feels great.
> Sharpness out of box – This is scary sharp and levels above the Nego one I purchased which I am returning. The edge, I am happy to confirm is as described a 6 and 15 degrees (by eye). This cuts through paper with ease.
> Appearance – This looks stunning and for only £30 I am hoping it will perform to a good standard. I have already bought sharpening wet stones for when needed.
> Value – As long as there is no major faults during use, I would say this is excellent value.
> Yanagiba Authenticity – From my research true Yanagiba (right hand versions) knives have are concave on the left side while looking down the knife from handle to tip. This one is flat. But for the price it appears very close.
> Performance – Tbc at a later date.
Summary: If you are looking for a budget Yanagiba, this is the best one I have been able to find so far. Go for it!
Danny –
It’s a good knife for the cost. The knife is sharp and gets the job done. The only problem I have is that it doesn’t come with a cover would have been nice if it did.
Christopher Huynh –
As someone who is getting into fish slicing for sashimi and sushi as a hobby (surprisingly meditative, and you get to eat when done!), this knife is great for the price!
Mine came straight with no chipping or warping. It wasn’t as sharp out of the box (did a paper cutting test and there was a drag in the pulling of the blade). A quick hone fixed it.
Still new to fish cutting (and I’m no chef) in the sense of proper sizing and setting up for presentation but the cuts are definitely cleaner with this knife compared to the standard long-blade knife I was previously using.
ABQMED –
I got this knife to cut Sushi I make. Knife is nice but too long for my purpose. I still use it for cutting meat when I entertain, guests are impressed.
Amazon Customer –
I frequently portion fillets and slice salmon and tuna with this knife for sushi and sashimi. Holds a decent edge. If slicing a good amount of fish you would probably need to sharpen at least after every 2 lbs. Maybe more often. Good handle. The size and shape are great. Be careful grabbing the handle. The back edge of the blade is very sharp and angle towards the handle. It is easy to poke your finger with it. The knife cleans easily. Good value for the price compared to other sushi knives. I got this as a beginner knife and liked it enough to order another.
Marcello X –
Because of the pandemic, I chose not to go out for sushi so I got a 10 inch Mercer Yanagi Sashimi Knife about six months ago to explore, and get my sushi fix at home.
This knife is easy to sharpen, maintains its edge relatively well and does a pretty good job filleting fish or cutting sashimi. This is a single bevel, single edge knife, meaning that if you are right handed, the left side of the blade is sharp (cutting side) and the right side is flat. If you’re left handed, the opposite applies. The length is adequate and perfect for the space in most home kitchens. It is also light and easy to control.
No, the back is not concave and it does not have the Uraoshi line. IMHO the price is perfect for a starter knife that should be able to take a lot of beating. There are better options if you go up in price, but this is a sensible starting point.
Yes, I’ve taken the red pill 🙂
Pellet Grill Team –
I consider this knife average at best. The steel is very hard to sharpen yet very quick to dull. Granted it’s only $30, but for $70 you can find a high quality knife that is well built with quality steel.
Tinybear –
So I needed something better than my cheap Amazon purchased Fibrox knife that everyone raves about on Amazon. Came across these knives from a Youtube channel and I have to say – I am impressed at the quality of the blade as well as how sharp the knife came when it arrived. Razor sharp out of the box. It has made fish cutting pleasant where I can get some really nice and smooth slices of fish.
I’m definitely looking into getting some of their other knives now. The quality is great and the steel is great as well.
M. L. –
Who needs a $150 knife, give this one a chance. Its sharp, seems to stay sharp, handles well. Very long.