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Specifications
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.
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 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
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.
What payment methods do you accept? Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay. No cash on delivery.
