Honyaki is the highest quality, single bevel traditional knife that Kikuichi offers. The entire blade is hand forged in the sword making tradition from a single piece of steel with a hand-finished mirror polish. These are top of the line knives for professional use.
Hand engraved with the Kikuichi chrysanthemum logo.
Saya included.
Professional Lifespan
10-15 Years
Blade
Single Steel Hand Forged White Carbon Steel
HRC
64-65
Bevel
Single*
Handle
Octagonal Wa Handle Traditional Ho-wood Water Buffalo Ferrule (Ebony handle available upon request)
*Left-handedbevel is available on request please contact us for pricing
CAUTION - Blade will patina and may rust if left wet. This is NOT a stainless steel. Always hand-wash and hand-dry knives. Use caution when cutting anything that may contain bones, pits, seeds, hard pieces, or was previously frozen.
