Yoshihiro Honyaki Mirror-Finished Namiukashi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife with Triple Nickel Silver Ring Ebony Handle

The Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Shiroko Honyaki Mirror-Finished Yanagi Knife represents the purest form of Japanese craftsmanship, a tradition known as Honyaki, meaning "true forged." This technique is rooted in ancient Japanese sword-making methods passed down through generations, requiring extraordinary skill to craft from a single piece of high-carbon White Steel #2. Each knife undergoes Mizu Honyaki, a rigorous water-quenching process that imbues the steel with both hardness and durability, achieving a Rockwell hardness of 64-65. The blade’s mirror finish, polished by master craftsmen using traditional sword-polishing techniques, captures light in a mesmerizing display that exemplifies both elegance and functionality.

With an elegant, thin blade, the Yanagi is designed to make long, uninterrupted strokes, ideal for delicately slicing fish for sushi and sashimi while preserving freshness and texture. This knife is essential in Japanese culinary tradition, a powerful tool favored by chefs for its precision and refinement. The Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Shiroko Honyaki Yanagi is complemented by a handcrafted Ebony wood handle, adorned with a Silver Ring and Water Buffalo horn bolster, combining aesthetic beauty with ergonomic comfort. A lacquered Magnolia wood Saya cover provides protective storage, preserving the blade and enhancing its appearance when not in use.

More than a kitchen tool, this handcrafted Yoshihiro Honyaki Yanagi Knife transforms even the simplest of culinary tasks into a celebration of skill, tradition, and beauty, offering an unparalleled experience for any chef.