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Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#2 honyaki gyuto 240mm
Regular price¥170,000 JPY
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Specifications
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 • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 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
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.
What payment methods do you accept? Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay. No cash on delivery.