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. These are top of the line knives for professional use. Fuguhikis are like yanagis, but thinner.
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.
