The Paderno World Cuisine 8 3/8" Yanagi Sashimi sushi knife is excellent for cutting raw fish. This suchi knife is typically a single grind, long, narrow blade similar to the Tako Sashimi knife. The blade is constructed of a special type of stainless steel for maximum edge retention. It has a razor-sharp edge, slip-resistant wooden handle and pointed tip. The thin, sharp edge makes for cleaner cuts through the soft flesh of fish. In order to avoid bruising or tearing delicate fish it is recommended to use a professional sushi knife. It should never be used to cut harder objects. It is recommended to hand wash and thoroughly dry these knives after use.