The Genkai Masakuni Honyaki Shirogami #2 330mm Sakimaru Takohiki is a single-bevel slicing knife from Karatsu, Saga, Japan. Forged from Hitachi Shirogami #2 steel with a polished finish, it offers excellent edge retention and precise cutting for professional sushi chefs and honyaki collectors.
Details
Brand: Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro
Blacksmith: Genkai Masakuni
Sharpener: Nori Igarashi (Yamawaki hamono)
Location: Karatsu, Saga, Japan
Knife Type: Sakimaru Takohiki
Steel Category: Carbon
Steel Type: Hitachi Shirogami #2 / White #2
Blade & Handle Specs
Total Length: 446mm (without handle)
Blade Length: 318mm
Blade Height at Heel: 31.7mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 3.7mm
At the heel: 3.6mm
Midway: 3.0mm
1cm from the tip: 2.2mm
Weight: 177g (without handle)
Edge/bevel: Single bevel
Handle: Octagonal ebony handle with buffalo horn ferrule