Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#2 mizuhonyaki santoku 165mm

Specifications

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.