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Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 honyaki santoku 165mm

Regular price ¥97,000 JPY
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Specifications

A Sakai Hokushin-branded Honyaki Santoku knife, crafted by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Ikeda and sharpened by Hideki Ino in Sakai, Japan. The blade is forged from Shirogami #3 (White #3) steel, known for its superior sharpness and toughness. It is a well-balanced steel, especially for Honyaki. Among the Shirogami steels, Shirogami #3 has the best toughness.

Note: This knife is smaller than your typical Santoku. It can actually be considered a tall petty.

Details

  • Brand: Sakai Hokushin
  • Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda
  • Sharpener: Hideki Ino
  • Location: Sakai, Japan
  • Knife Type: Santoku
  • Finish: Mirror finish on hardened steel (ha), satin on the ji
  • Construction Type: Abura-Honyaki
  • Core Steel: Shirogami #3 / White #3
  • Steel Type: Carbon

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall Length: 303mm
  • Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 156mm
  • Blade Height at Heel: 41.6mm
  • Spine Thickness:
    • At the handle: 2.8mm
    • At the heel: 2.7mm
    • Midway: 2.3mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
  • Weight: 144g
  • Edge/bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: Octagonal ebony with horn ferrule
  • Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

  • Japanese knives, like this Yoshikazu Ikeda Shirogami #3 Santoku, benefit from extra care. Check out our care instructions to keep your knife in great shape.
  • Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs, are common in handcrafted knives.
Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL
• Ships within 24-48 hours
• Online tracking included
• 30-day returns on unused items
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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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