Yoshikazu Tanaka honkasumi shirogami#2 sakimaru 300mm

Specifications

The Yoshikazu Tanaka Honkasumi Shirogami #2 Sakimaru Takohiki 300mm is a handcrafted sashimi knife for the Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro brand, forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka and sharpened by Masaya Shimizu. Featuring a Shirogami #2 (White #2) steel core, this knife is known for its sharpness and ease of sharpening. Traditionally designed for slicing octopus ("tako" in Japanese), it is also suitable for general sushi and sashimi preparation. The 300mm length makes it well-suited for professional sushi chefs.

• Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Tanaka
• Hand-sharpened by Masaya Shimizu
• Shirogami #2 (White #2) carbon steel core
• Honkasumi finish with sakimaru (curved) profile
• Traditional octagonal magnolia handle with blonde horn ferrule
• Magnolia saya (wooden sheath) included
• Right-handed orientation

About the Blacksmith

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 highly regarded, and he forges knives for multiple brands throughout Japan.

Details

• 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

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall length: 451mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 292mm
• Blade height at heel: 30.4mm
• Spine thickness:
  • At the handle: 3.3mm
  • At the heel: 3.1mm
  • Midway: 2.8mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 2.0mm
• Weight: 185g
• Edge/bevel: Single bevel
• Handle: Octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: Right-handed
• Saya/Sheath: Included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 300mm Yoshikazu Tanaka Honkasumi Shirogami #2 Sakimaru Takohiki knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
• Handcrafted knives may have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.