A honyaki gyuto forged by Yoshikazu Ikeda, chairman of Sakai's Traditional Skilled Craftsman Association, using Shirogami #3 steel. Sharpened by Shotaro Nomura, the 233mm blade features a distinctive Fujinami (Mt. Fuji) hamon pattern.
Details
Brand/Maker: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Sharpener: Shotaro Nomura
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Honyaki Gyuto
Hamon: Fujinami (Mt. Fuji with full moon)
Construction Type: Honyaki
Steel Category: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: Hitachi Shirogami #3 (White #3)
Blade & Handle Specs
Total Length: 390mm
Blade Length: 233mm
Blade Height at Heel: 51.3mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 4.0mm
At the heel: 3.6mm
Midway: 2.7mm
1cm from the tip: 1.5mm
Weight: 248g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal ebony with blonde horn ferrule
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Note: The colorful film is its protective coating. This is the default method used to protect Honyaki knives against corrosion. Acetone can be used to remove it.
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
