The 270mm Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 honyaki gyuto is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife forged by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Ikeda in Sakai, Japan. The knife has been sharpened by Nori Igarashi of Yamawaki hamono.
The blade features a stunning Mt. Fuji hamon pattern, with a full moon on the front and a crescent moon on the back. The blade has also been polished to a mirror finish. This comes with a certificate.
⎯ Brand: Sakai Hokushin Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda Sharpener: Nori Igarashi Producing Area: Sakai, Japan Knife type: gyuto Construction type: honyaki Finish: full mirror Steel: Shirogami#3/ White#3 Steel type: carbon steel Hamon type: Mt. Fuji
Overall length: 424mm Blade length (heel to tip): 258mm / 10.16" Blade height at the heel: 50.7mm Spine thickness: • at the handle: 2.8mm • at the heel: 2.7mm • midway: 1.8mm • 1cm from the tip: 0.5mm Weight: 268g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal ebony with horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included Certificate: included
⎯ Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 honyaki 270mm gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs. ··•··
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 Care Guide
