Yoshihiro Honyaki White Steel Mirror-Finished Namiukashi Kenmuki Japanese Single Edged Vegetable Knife with Premium Ebony Saya Cover
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High-Carbon Care
This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- 65 HRC
- No
- Free Premium Ebony Saya Included
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel is not stain resistant. High-carbon steel can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and cared for, in exchange for the sharper edge it holds.
Saya Cover
This knife comes with its saya cover included at no additional cost, shaped to its exact blade for the same custom fit customers pay extra for on other knives.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Kenmuki (Utility Knife)
- Primary Use
- Small detail work (paring, trimming, herbs)
- Blade Metal
- White Steel #2
- Grade
- Honyaki Namiukashi
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 65 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Single Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Mirror
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Ebony
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Ebony
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
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The Yoshihiro Honyaki Kenmuki Knife embodies the highest standards of Japanese knife-making, utilizing the revered Honyaki method that translates to "true forged." Crafted by artisans who are masters of ancient sword-making techniques, each Honyaki knife is hand-forged from a single piece of White Steel #2 with an exceptional hardness of HRC 65. These knives are heated to thousands of degrees and quenched to achieve unparalleled sharpness and edge retention. Finished with a brilliant mirror polish, the blade combines aesthetic beauty with remarkable performance, making it both a functional tool and a prized work of art.
Ideal for precise and delicate tasks, the Kenmuki knife is perfect for carving intricate vegetable and fruit garnishes, bringing sophistication to any dish. Its design allows for exceptional control, enhancing every slice with accuracy and grace. The knife's superior sharpness, combined with a handcrafted premium Ebony wood handle and a Water Buffalo horn bolster, offers a comfortable and balanced grip. A protective wooden Saya sheath accompanies each knife, adding both beauty and functionality for safe storage.
Elevate even the simplest culinary tasks with the exquisite artistry and performance of the Yoshihiro Honyaki Kenmuki Knife, a tool that honors traditional craftsmanship and supports the finest culinary presentations.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.