Barankiri

Barankiri/Balankiri are knives that specialise in preparing the decorative leaf (balan) seen on sushi around the world, and are often used by sushi chefs. A small knife like a petty with a single-edge, these knives specialise in intricate, precise work where thin slices are needed. Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide sells this rarer type of knife, so try one today to maximise your sushi presentation abilities!

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