Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 petty knife 150mm

• Crafted in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Ikeda and sharpened by Hideki Ino
• 142mm / 5.59"" cutting edge length
• Shirogami #3 carbon steel for exceptional sharpness
• Mirror finish on hardened steel
• Reactive carbon steel develops unique patina with use
• Octagonal ebony handle with buffalo horn ferrule
• Ideal for professional chefs and collectors seeking traditional craftsmanship

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Brand: Sakai Hokushin
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Sharpener: Hideki Ino
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: petty knife
Finish: mirror finish on hardened steel (ha) and satin on the ji
Steel: Shirogami#3 / White#3
Construction: honyaki
Steel type: carbon steel

Overall length: 271mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 142mm / 5.59"
Blade height at the heel: 30.2mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 2.9mm
• at the heel: 2.7mm
• midway: 2.2mm
• 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
Weight: 95g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal ebony
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 petty 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.
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