The **Mujun S53-J yanagiba 18 cm** is a long, stylish Japanese kitchen knife. With the long blade of a yanagiba you can cut wafer-thin, straight slices of meat and fish with one smooth movement. Perfect for cutting sashimi! This knife is sharpened on one side while the other side is hollowed out. This ensures that meat or fish does not stick and falls off the blade nicely while cutting.
Yanagiba knives with a one-sided grind are only suitable for right-handed use. Are you left-handed? If so, use a yanagiba knife with a double-sided grind.
Mujun kitchen knives are made and sharpened by hand. As a result, the finish of each knife differs slightly and each knife has a unique character!
## Mujun yanagiba blade
The blade is made from carbon steel. It is not stainless, but it is extremely sharp! Good maintenance is very important. Read more about [how to maintain a Japanese kitchen knife here](/en/ct/use-and-maintenance-of-japanese-kitchen-knives.htm). Always clean and dry the knife immediately after use. This blade will form a patina over time. This is a natural, superficial discolouration on the metal that protects the blade from rusting. [Read more about patina here](/en/ct/what-is-patina-on-a-knife.htm).
## Mujun yanagiba handle
The traditional D-shaped handle is made from magnolia wood with a natural ‘Urushi’ lacquer finish. This lacquer is made from the sap of the Japanese lacquer tree. This makes the handle waterproof and antibacterial. The crop, which provides balance, is made from plastic. A graceful and functional combination. Please take into account that wood and horn are natural products. The product you receive may differ with regard to pattern and colour. The materials used remain the same.
## Mujun kitchen knives: complex simplicity
Mujun is a collective made up of designers and young craftsmen who specialize in making knives. They live and work in the outer areas of Japan where traditional artisanal work still exists. Mujun protects old crafts, working with young apprentices to carry these crafts forward and improve them where possible. The knives are made in Hyogo, Japan.
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