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. We can actually consider this as a tall petty.)
··•·· Brand: Sakai Hokushin Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda Sharpener: Hideki Ino Location: Sakai, Japan Knife type: santoku Finish: mirror finish on hardened steel (ha) and satin on the ji
Overall length: 303mm Blade length (heel to tip): 156mm Blade height at heel: 41.6mm Spine thickness at handle: 2.8mm Spine thickness at heel: 2.7mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.3mm Spine thickness 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
Note: Japanese knives, like this Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 santoku knife, benefit from a little extra attention. Check out our care instructions to keep your knife in great shape.
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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 Care Guide
