Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki White Steel #1 Honyaki Mirror-Finished Mt. Fuji with Crescent Moon Gyuto Chefs Knife with Ebony Handle
Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki White Steel #1 Honyaki Mirror-Finished Mt. Fuji with Crescent Moon Gyuto Chefs Knife with 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.
- Blade Hardness
- 66 HRC
- Stain Resistant
- No
- Saya Cover
- Free Magnolia Saya Cover Included
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Gyuto (Chef Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- White Steel #1
- Grade
- Mt. Fuji Crescent Moon Mizu Honyaki
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 66 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double 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
If you are interested in placing a back-order, please contact us at info@echefknife.com.
Honyaki translates to "true forged" and epitomizes the traditional art of Japanese sword-making. Our master craftsmen employ the same time-honored methods and techniques passed down from generation to generation, producing knives of exceptional quality and performance. The process of hand-forging these knives from a single piece of high-carbon steel requires extraordinary skill, as the steel is subjected to temperatures reaching into the thousands of degrees within a blazing furnace.
Our handmade Yoshihiro Honyaki knives are crafted with unparalleled expertise, forged from the finest quality steel using the ancient techniques of Japanese sword-making. With some artisans boasting over 50 years of experience, each knife reflects the highest level of craftsmanship. Made from a single piece of White Steel #1, these knives achieve a remarkable hardness of 66 on the Rockwell scale. The steel undergoes a meticulous process of heating in specialized hearths and is then quenched in cool water, resulting in knives that blend breathtaking aesthetics with superior performance.
Experience the legacy of Japanese craftsmanship with our Honyaki knives, where beauty and functionality coalesce in every blade.
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.