Yoshikazu Ikeda, a Sakai-based master blacksmith, forged this 330mm sakimaru takohiki honyaki. It's been sharpened with precision by Nori Igarashi from Yamawaki Hamono. The blade boasts a full mirror finish and features a distinctive Mt. Fuji hamon, with a full moon on the hira and a crescent moon on the ura. This knife comes with a certificate, a protective saya, and a kiri box.
··•·· Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda Sharpener: Nori Igarashi Location: Sakai, Japan Knife type: sakimaru takohiki Finish: full mirror Hamon style: Mt. Fuji
Construction type: mizuhonyaki Steel: shirogami#1/ white#1
Overall length: 489mm Blade length (heel to tip): 321mm Blade height at heel: 38.1mm Spine thickness at handle: 3.9mm Spine thickness at heel: 3.6mm Spine thickness at middle: 3.0mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 2.1mm Weight: 288g
Edge/bevel: single bevel Handle: octagonal ebony with horn ferrule Hand orientation: right handed Saya/ sheath: included Kiri box: included Certificate: included
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#1 honyaki sakimaru takohiki knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
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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 Care Guide