Handcrafted in Seki, Japan by Masahiro, this 150mm honesuki is a monosteel blade made of Nihonko (日本鋼) carbon steel at about 60 HRC. This Japanese boning knife is made for breaking down poultry. The thick spine keeps the blade stiff for working through joints. It still moves easily around bones. The monosteel carbon blade will patina with use. The handle is Western style rosewood with brass pins.
Overall Length: 260mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 150mm Blade Height at Heel: 39mm Spine Thickness: At the heel: 2.6mm Weight: 140g Handle: rosewood | western Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
Notes:
The photo shows one of the knives from our current stock, so it may not be the exact one you'll receive. Minor variations in appearance and measurements are normal. If you'd like to see the actual knife, email us at info@zahocho.com.