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Yoshikazu Ikeda, a master blacksmith based in Sakai, Japan, forged this Mizuhonyaki Gyuto, which has been sharpened with precision by Nori Igarashi. The blade features a full mirror finish and a wave-style hamon.
Japanese knives, such as this Yoshikazu Ikeda Shirogami #1 Honyaki Kiritsuke Gyuto, require extra care. Explore our care guide for maintaining its superior performance.
Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
