This knife has a square tip and is used to cut sashimi from a block of fish. The blade is thinner than a yanagiba knife. It is also called the Kanto-style sashimi knife.
This is a list of Takohiki knives that can be purchased online from Jikko Hamono, a Sakai JIKKO cutlery with over 120 years of history.
Types of Steel for Kitchen Knives
This list categorizes different types of steel used in kitchen knives. The steels at the top of each list offer the best sharpness and edge retention.