Yoshikazu Ikeda is a highly respected blacksmith from Sakai, Japan, and currently chairs the Sakai Dentoukougeishi ("Traditional Skilled Craftsman") Association. His work, particularly his Honyaki knives, is widely renowned.
This specific knife is a Honyaki Yanagiba, crafted from Shirogami #3 carbon steel, designed for right-handed users, and features an octagonal ebony handle with triple spacers and a buffalo horn ferrule.
Details
Brand/Maker: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Honyaki Yanagiba
Construction Type: Honyaki
Steel Category: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: Shirogami #3 (White #3)
Blade & Handle Specs
Total Length: 454mm
Blade Length: 294mm
Blade Height at Heel: 37.1mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 4.5mm
At the heel: 4.3mm
Midway: 3.2mm
1cm from the tip: 1.6mm
Weight: 252g
Edge/bevel: Single bevel
Handle: Octagonal ebony with triple spacers
Ferrule: Buffalo horn
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
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