A mizuhonyaki gyuto forged by Yoshikazu Ikeda in Sakai using Shirogami #2 carbon steel, with precision sharpening by Hideki Ino. The 230mm blade features a full mirror finish with a wave hamon pattern, paired with an octagonal ebony handle containing two spacers.
Details
Brand: Sakai Hokushin
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Sharpener: Hideki Ino
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Mizuhonyaki Gyuto
Finish: Full mirror
Hamon: Wave
Construction Type: Mizu-Honyaki
Steel Type: Carbon
Steel: Hitachi Shirogami #2 / White #2
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 390mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 230mm
Blade Height at Heel: 46.5mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 2.6mm
At the heel: 2.5mm
Midway: 2.1mm
1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 217g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal ebony handle with two spacers
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
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 Complete Care Guide