Funayuki

The Funayuki (舟行) is a traditional Japanese knife that is used by fishermen aboard their boats; indeed, Funayuki literally translates into English as "going on a boat". These knives are often used by fishermen to clean, fillet, and quality test small or medium-sized fish. However, in the past, fishermen also used their Funayuki to prepare food for themselves, either out at sea or back at port. Thus, the knife also had to be capable of cutting meat, vegetables, and fruit—just like the similarly versatile Santoku and Gyuto.