Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 honyaki (Mt. Fuji) 240mm gyuto
Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 honyaki (Mt. Fuji) 240mm gyuto
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Yoshikazu Ikeda is one of the most respected Sakai-based smiths. He is the current chairman of the Sakai Dentoukougeishi ("Traditional Skilled Craftsman") Association. His late brother, Tatsuo Ikeda, is also a well-respected blacksmith. Their work, especially honyaki knives, are highly sought after.
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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)
Total length: 390mm
Blade length: 233mm
Blade height at heel: 51.3mm
Spine thickness at handle: 4.0mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.6mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.7mm
Spine thickness 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 to protect honyaki knives against corrosion. An acetone can be used to wipe it off.
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Exclusive of shipping fee.
We ship worldwide via EMS.
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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)
Total length: 390mm
Blade length: 233mm
Blade height at heel: 51.3mm
Spine thickness at handle: 4.0mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.6mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.7mm
Spine thickness 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 to protect honyaki knives against corrosion. An acetone can be used to wipe it off.
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Exclusive of shipping fee.
We ship worldwide via EMS.
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Care Guide
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
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