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Kenji Togashi shirogami#1 honyaki yanagiba 300mm
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Specifications
Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Kenji Togashi. This mizu-honyaki (water-quenched honyaki) yanagiba is crafted from Shirogami #1 steel and features a Mt. Fuji hamon. It is finished in full mirror polish on both sides. Designed for professional sushi chefs and honyaki collectors.
Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Kenji Togashi; sharpened by Nori Igarashi of Yamawaki Hamono
288mm cutting edge with 34.8mm heel height
Shirogami #1 mizu-honyaki with Mt. Fuji hamon
Full mirror finish on both sides
Octagonal ebony handle with horn ferrule
For right-handed users
Includes magnolia saya with ebony pin and certificate
About the Craftsmen
Kenji Togashi has been forging knives since 1967 and was recognized as a Traditional Craftsman by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry in 1996. In 2007, the city of Sakai awarded him Master of Traditional Crafts certification.
Nori Igarashi, chief sharpener at Yamawaki Hamono, handles sharpening and finishing for many of top honyaki blacksmiths such as Genkai Masakuni, Tatsuo Ikeda, Yoshikazu Ikeda, and Satoshi Nakagawa.
Details
Brand: Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro
Blacksmith: Kenji Togashi
Sharpener: Nori Igarashi
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: mizu-honyaki yanagiba
Finish: full mirror
Steel: Shirogami #1
Hamon type: Mt. Fuji
Blade and Handle Specs
Overall length: 449mm
Blade length - heel to tip: 288mm
Blade height at heel: 34.8mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 3.3mm
at the heel: 3.1mm
midway: 2.5mm
1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 223g
Edge/bevel: single bevel
Handle: octagonal ebony with horn ferrule
Hand orientation: right-handed
Notes:
a. For the care and maintenance of Togashi honyaki knives, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives. c. Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 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
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.
What payment methods do you accept? Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay. No cash on delivery.
