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Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Tanaka, this 170mm honesuki is a Zahocho custom order built in a double bevel configuration, a departure from the traditional single bevel honesuki. It has a Shirogami #1 core (~63-64 HRC) with iron cladding and a migaki finish. This Japanese boning knife is stiff enough to cut through cartilage, tendons, and joints, with a reverse tanto tip suited to tight spaces around the bone. It suits both professional kitchens and home cooks.
Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Tanaka
Sharpened and finished by Masaya Shimizu of Yamawaki Hamono
Yoshikazu Tanaka is a blacksmith based in Sakai who has been forging knives since 1969. He follows traditional forging methods passed down through generations of Sakai smiths. He was certified as a Sakai Master Craftsman in 1996. Tanaka forges knives for multiple brands across Japan.
Overall length: 317mm Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm Blade height at heel: 50.3mm Spine thickness at the handle: 3.6mm Spine thickness at the heel: 3.3mm Spine thickness midway: 2.4mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.4mm Weight: 149g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: Octagonal rosewood Hand Orientation: For left- and right-handed users Saya/Sheath: None
This Yoshikazu Tanaka Shirogami #1 double bevel honesuki is a Zahocho custom order, hand-forged in a limited configuration not available through other retailers. Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.
Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
