Yoshihiro Mizu Honyaki White Steel #1 Mirror Polished Mt. Fuji with Crescent Moon Kiritsuke with Oct. Ebony Triple Nickel Silver Ring Handle and Ebony Saya
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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.
- 66 HRC
- No
- Free 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
- Kiritsuke (Sword-Tip Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- White Steel #1
- Grade
- Mt. Fuji Crescent Moon Hamon Shiroko Honyaki
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 66 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
Our Custom-Order Yoshihiro Honyaki White Steel #1 Kiritsuke is a testament to the finest traditional Japanese craftsmanship, available only through special request. Honyaki, translating to "true forged," represents the purest form of Japanese blade-making—a process where a single piece of White Steel #1 is meticulously heated to thousands of degrees and then expertly quenched in cool water, achieving an extraordinary Rockwell hardness of 66. This knife embodies a harmonious blend of aesthetic beauty and precise functionality, crafted by master artisans with over 50 years of expertise in the art of Japanese sword-making.
The Mt. Fuji Crescent Moon Hamon design on the blade is exquisitely mirror-polished, offering a visual depth that reflects the highest levels of knifemaking skill. Paired with a handcrafted Ebony octagonal handle adorned with a triple silver ring Water Buffalo horn bolster, each detail is designed to enhance the knife's elegance and functionality. This single-edged Kiritsuke includes an Ebony Saya cover for added protection and beauty, making it the ideal all-purpose knife for slicing, dicing, and detailed work. Please note that this knife is not stain-resistant; hand washing and immediate drying are recommended for longevity.
For custom orders, please contact us at info@echefknife.com.
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.