Yoshikazu Tanaka honkasumi shirogami#2 sakimaru 270mm

The Yoshikazu Tanaka honkasumi shirogami#2 sakimaru takohiki is a handcrafted sashimi knife for the Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro brand, forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka and sharpened by Masaya Shimizu. This sakimaru takohiki features a core of Shirogami#2 (White#2) steel, known for its sharpness and ease of sharpening. It’s a specialized knife for slicing octopus ("tako" means octopus in Japanese), but it can also be used for general sushi and sashimi slicing. The 270mm length is perfect for home cooks but is also a great option for professional sushi chefs working with limited prep area.

❖ Mr. Yoshikazu Tanaka, a master blacksmith from Sakai, began crafting traditional knives in 1969. With over 55 years of experience, he is known for his adherence to time-honored forging techniques. Certified as a Sakai Master Craftsman in 1996, Mr. Tanaka's meticulous heat treatment process has earned his knives favor among culinary professionals and enthusiasts. His expertise is so renowned that he also forges knives for many other brands throughout Japan.

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Brand: Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro by Yamawaki hamono
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
Sharpener: Masaya Shimizu
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: sakimaru takohiki
Core steel: Shirogami#2 (White#2)
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad

Overall length: 413mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 264mm
Blade height at the heel: 28.9mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 3.2mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 3.1mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.8mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.8mm
Weight: 148g
Edge/bevel: single bevel
Handle: octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule
Hand orientation: right-handed
Saya/ sheath: included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 270mm Yoshikazu Tanaka honkasumi shirogami#2 sakimaru 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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