Yoshihiro Mizu Honyaki White Steel Mirror-Finished Namiukashi Yanagi Kiritsuke Ebony Handle
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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 Gintsuru Lacquered 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
- Yanagiba (Sashimi Knife)
- Primary Use
- Sashimi / Raw fish slicing
- 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
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Honyaki translates to "true forged" and embodies the purest reflection of the traditional art of Japanese sword-making. Our master craftsmen employ the same techniques passed down through generations by ancient swordsmiths, producing knives of the highest caliber. Hand-forging these exceptional knives from a single piece of high-carbon steel requires extraordinary skill, enabling them to withstand temperatures that soar into the thousands within a blazing furnace.
Our handmade Yoshihiro Honyaki knives are crafted with remarkable expertise, forged from the finest quality steel using age-old methods that reflect the essence of Japanese craftsmanship. The term Honyaki signifies true forged, representing the pinnacle of Japanese knives. This process necessitates master knife smiths who are well-versed in traditional sword-making techniques. Crafted from a single piece of White Steel #2, each knife achieves a hardness of 65 on the Rockwell scale. The steel is meticulously heated in specialized hearths, quenched in cool water for enhanced hardness, and polished to a brilliant mirror finish, creating knives that seamlessly blend aesthetics and performance.
Complementing our Yoshihiro Honyaki knives is a handcrafted premium Ebony wood handle, renowned for its quality, affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster. Each knife also includes a protective wooden sheath, known as a Saya, which not only protects the blade but also enhances its appearance when not in use.
The Yanagi Kiritsuke is a long slicing knife designed to create thin slices of fish for sushi and sashimi, making it an essential tool in the repertoire of many chefs. The elegance of its thin blade allows for long, uninterrupted strokes, preserving the integrity and freshness of the ingredients. Slightly heavier than the Yanagi, the Yanagi Kiritsuke features a wider blade and a thicker spine, which helps balance the weight of the knife. This makes it an excellent choice for chefs working in smaller spaces who still desire the functionality of a Yanagi. Elevate even the simplest tasks with a handcrafted knife that is both stunning and highly functional.
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.