This is a sashimi knife, with a pointed tip like a willow tree leaf. "Yanagiba" ("willow blade") is a style of knife originated in the western region of Japan ("Kansai.") It is suitable for using "hiki kiri" (cutting with a pulling movement.) This knife is for those who are left-handed.
The Global G-11L has a blade length of 25cm (total length is 37.5cm).
The G-11L Yanagi Sashimi is a specialist Japanese knife for preparing sushi and sashimi. The long single bevelled blade allows the user to make clean, controlled cuts in a single stoke. The back face of the blade is concaved which creates non-stick properties and allows sliced pieces to be removed easily after cutting. This prevents tearing and bruising of the flesh. As this knife is made from a single bevelled edge, it can only be sharpened by using a whetstone.