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.
Details
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Sharpener: Nori Igarashi
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Mizuhonyaki Gyuto
Finish: Full mirror
Hamon Type: Wave
Construction Type: Mizuhonyaki
Steel: Hitachi Shirogami #1 / White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 385mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 226mm
Blade Height at Heel: 48.0mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 3.5mm
At the heel: 3.2mm
Midway: 2.5mm
1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 241g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal ebony
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Included Accessories
Certificate
Kiri Box
Magnolia Saya
Nishiki Bukuro
Note:
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.
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