This is a Mizuhonyaki Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Yanagiba forged by master blacksmith Kenji Togashi. It features a full mirror polish with a Fujinami (Mt. Fuji) hamon, depicting a full moon on the hira and a crescent moon on the ura. This knife is sharpened by Nori Igarashi of Yamawaki Hamono.
Kenji Togashi started making knives in 1967 and is regarded as one of Sakai’s master blacksmiths. In 1996, he was officially recognized as a "Dentoukougeishi" (Traditional Craftsman) by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. In 2007, the city of Sakai awarded him the "Master of Traditional Crafts" certification for his excellent quenching technique and outstanding skills in making kitchen knives.
Other master craftsmen with this certification include Yoshikazu Tanaka, Yoshikazu Ikeda, Shigehiro Kasahara (sharpener), and Hirotsugo Tosa (sharpener), among others.
Details
Blacksmith: Kenji Togashi
Sharpener: Nori Igarashi
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Honyaki Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Finish: Full mirror
Hamon Style: Mt. Fuji
Construction Type: Mizuhonyaki
Steel Type: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Package Includes
Certificate
Kiri box
Nishiki bukuro (knife pouch)
Magnolia saya
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall length: 486mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 317mm
Blade height at heel: 36.1mm
Spine thickness:
At the handle: 4.3mm
At the heel: 4.2mm
Midway: 3.4mm
1cm from the tip: 1.5mm
Weight: 280g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal ebony with blonde horn ferrule
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide