A honyaki gyuto forged by Yoshikazu Ikeda in Sakai using Aogami #2 steel, with precision sharpening by Nori Igarashi. The 240mm blade features a full mirror finish with a wave hamon pattern. It is paired with an octagonal magnolia handle with a buffalo horn ferrule and comes with a magnolia saya and traditional packaging.
Details
Brand: Yoshihiro
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Sharpener: Nori Igarashi
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Gyuto
Finish: Full mirror
Hamon Type: Wave
Construction Type: Mizuhonyaki
Steel: Hitachi Aogami #2 / Blue #2
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 381mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 231mm
Blade Height at Heel: 47.7mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 2.8mm
At the heel: 2.6mm
Midway: 2.2mm
1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 192g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Package Includes
Certificate
Kiri Box
Magnolia Saya
Nishiki Bukuro
Reminder: Japanese knives, such as this Yoshikazu Ikeda Aogami #2 Honyaki Gyuto, require extra care. Explore our care guide for maintaining its superior performance.
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
