FKW-9L – the ideal Yanagiba for left-handed users

Looking for a knife designed specifically for left-handed chefs? FKW-9L was created with exactly this in mind. Its traditional single-bevel kataba edge is positioned on the left side of the blade, providing natural knife guidance, greater control, and significantly improved comfort for left-handed users.

The FKW-9L from the JAPANESE series is a classic Yanagiba—a truly iconic knife among sushi masters. Its long, narrow, and extremely sharp blade is designed for slicing raw fish fillets, separating skin from flesh, and preparing sashimi with precision. With one long, smooth stroke, you can achieve perfectly clean slices of the desired thickness—even ultra-thin, almost translucent ones.

Clean, single-pass cuts minimize damage to the fish’s cellular structure, helping preserve its natural flavor, texture, and flawless appearance. This is especially important when preparing raw fish dishes such as sashimi. When working with more delicate fish, Japanese chefs sometimes use the KAKU-ZUKURI technique—cutting the fish into neat cubes approximately 2 cm on each side. This less common method allows for striking, original presentations that pleasantly surprise guests.

Descriptions of the longer FKW-10L and shorter FKW-7L versions introduce additional traditional sashimi cutting techniques.

The exceptional quality of MAC knives is the result of the work of specialized Japanese craftsmen, each of whom has focused on a specific stage of knife making for generations. The entire process takes place in Sakai, a city world-renowned for its knife-making tradition. With MAC knives, you can create dishes that delight both the eye and the palate of even the most demanding guests.

Remember that every knife requires regular sharpening. For this purpose, we recommend dedicated ceramic sharpeners, also available in our range, perfectly suited for single-bevel Japanese blades.

For right-handed users, this knife is available in the corresponding models: FKW-10, FKW-9, and FKW-7.