Yoshihiro Mizu Honyaki High Carbon White Steel #2 Mirror-Polished Namiukashi Edo Usuba Japanese Traditional Vegetable Knife Triple Silver Ring Ebony Handle

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.