Yoshikazu Ikeda, a Sakai-based master blacksmith, forged this 330mm Sakimaru Takohiki Honyaki. It has 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.
Details
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
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 489mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 321mm
Blade Height at Heel: 38.1mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 3.9mm
At the heel: 3.6mm
Midway: 3.0mm
1cm from the tip: 2.1mm
Weight: 288g
Edge/bevel: Single bevel
Handle: Octagonal ebony with horn ferrule
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Included Accessories
Saya/Sheath
Kiri Box
Certificate
Note:
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Yoshikazu Ikeda Shirogami #1 Honyaki Sakimaru Takohiki, please refer to our care guide.
There may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
Pricing & Taxes
We do not charge Japanese consumption tax. Same price worldwide. Please refer to our FAQ #12
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
