Reputable Brands: Look to Sakai Takayuki, Yoshihiro, Masamoto, Suisin, or Takeda for consistent quality. Master smiths like Yoshikazu Tanaka or Shigefusa are grail-level knives. Length: 240mm (9.4") is standard. 270mm (10.6") or 300mm (11.8") offers longer, smoother strokes for professional use. Handle: Traditional wa handles (octagonal or D-shaped) in magnolia wood with a buffa... https://knivesarea.com/best-yanagiba-knives/