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The Yoshikazu Ikeda Shirogami #2 Honyaki Santoku is a handcrafted Japanese knife, forged by the Sakai-based master blacksmith Yoshikazu Ikeda and sharpened by Hideki Ino. This Mizuhonyaki Santoku is made from Shirogami #2 steel and finished with a full mirror polish, providing a sleek and refined appearance.
What is a Honyaki? Honyaki (本焼) represents the pinnacle of traditional Japanese knife craftsmanship, deeply anchored in Japanese swordsmithing traditions. Crafted from a single piece of steel, these knives undergo a **differential heat treatment process**, producing a blade with a **resilient spine and a hard, sharp edge**. Due to the high failure rate during production—especially with water-quenched Honyaki (Mizu-Honyaki), where blades may crack or warp—their rarity and required expertise contribute to their **higher cost compared to laminated kitchen knives**.
Details
Brand: Sakai Hokushin
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Sharpener: Hideki Ino
Origin: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Santoku
Finish: Full mirror
Hamon: Wave
Construction Type: Mizu-Honyaki
Steel: Hitachi Shirogami #2 / White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 304mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 158mm
Blade Height at Heel: 41.5mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 2.8mm
At the heel: 2.5mm
Midway: 1.9mm
1cm from the tip: 1.4mm
Weight: 149g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal ebony handle with two spacers
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Saya/Sheath: Not included
Notes:
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Yoshikazu Ikeda Shirogami #2 Mizuhonyaki Santoku, please refer to our care guide.
Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
Minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs, are common in handcrafted 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
