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Japanese vegetable knife with etched blade and dark handle, wooden saya and cord
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Yoshihiro Mizu Honyaki High Carbon White Steel #2 Mirror-Polished Namiukashi Edo Usuba Japanese Traditional Vegetable Knife Triple Silver Ring Ebony Handle

SKU:

HYUSED195TSVEHMS
$1,399.99
Sale price  $1,399.99 Regular price 
Blade Length

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.

64-65 HRC
No
Free Magnolia Saya Cover 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
Usuba (Vegetable Knife)
Primary Use
Vegetable cutting
Blade Metal
White Steel #2
Grade
Mizuhonyaki Namiukashi
Blade Hardness
64-65 HRC
Blade Edge Type
Single Bevel
Blade Finish
Mirror
Stain Resistant
No

Handle

Handle Material
Ebony
Handle Shape
Octagonal
Bolster Material
Triple Silver Ring Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
Tang Type
Partial Tang
Product Details

Introducing our Yoshihiro Honyaki Knives, the epitome of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and artistry. Honyaki, which translates to "true forged," represents the purest expression of the ancient art of Japanese sword making. Our master craftsmen employ time-honored techniques passed down through generations, skillfully hand-forging each knife from a single piece of high-carbon steel. This intricate process demands extraordinary skill, withstanding temperatures that soar into the thousands within a blazing furnace.

Handcrafted with unparalleled expertise, our Yoshihiro Honyaki knives are forged from the highest quality materials. Each knife is made from White Steel #2, boasting a remarkable hardness of 64 to 65 on the Rockwell scale. This traditional forging method involves heating the steel in intense hearths, quenching it in cool water to achieve hardness, and finishing it with a brilliant mirror polish, resulting in knives that seamlessly blend aesthetics with exceptional performance.

Among our distinguished offerings is the Edo Usuba, reminiscent of a small cleaver with a blunt tip, ideal for tasks such as removing the eye from a potato. This knife is highly valued for its ability to chop through heavy root vegetables while also achieving thin, delicate slices of tomatoes. Whether you're prepping greens for a refreshing salad or chopping vegetables for a hearty main dish, the Edo Usuba transforms even the simplest culinary tasks into an extraordinary experience, showcasing a handcrafted knife that is as functional as it is beautiful.

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.

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