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Specifications
Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Ikeda. This mizu-honyaki (water-quenched honyaki) sakimaru takohiki is crafted from Aogami #1 steel and features a wave 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 Yoshikazu Ikeda; sharpened by Nori Igarashi of Yamawaki Hamono
295mm cutting edge with 31.6mm heel height
Aogami #1 mizu-honyaki with wave 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
Yoshikazu Ikeda, current chairman of the Sakai Traditional Skilled Craftsman Association, has been forging kitchen knives since 1967. He established Ikeda Tanrenjo in 1983 and specializes in honyaki knives.
Nori Igarashi, chief sharpener at Yamawaki Hamono, handles sharpening and finishing for many of top honyaki blacksmiths such as Genkai Masakuni, Tatsuo Ikeda, Kenji Togashi, and Satoshi Nakagawa.
a. For the care and maintenance of Ikeda 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.
