Yoshikazu Ikeda aogami#2 honyaki gyuto 240mm

Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Ikeda for the Ittosai Kotetsu brand, this 240mm honyaki gyuto is a Japanese chef's knife forged from Aogami #2 carbon steel and finished to a full mirror polish. Honyaki is considered the most technically demanding form of Japanese knife construction -- forged from a single piece of steel and differentially heat-treated. The process has a high failure rate, which is why honyaki knives are scarce and priced accordingly. Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Ikeda Sharpened and finished by Shotaro Nomura 231mm (9.1") actual cutting edge, 50.5mm heel height Aogami #2 (~64 HRC) Mirror finish Octagonal ebony handle with horn ferrule For left- and right-handed users Details Brand: Ittosai Kotetsu Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda Sharpener: Shotaro Nomura Producing area: Sakai, Japan Knife type: gyuto Finish: mirror Steel: Aogami #2 HRC: ~64 Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 389mm Blade length (heel to tip): 231mm (9.1") Blade height at heel: 50.5mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 3.7mm at the heel: 3.5mm midway: 2.5mm 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm Weight: 259g Handle: octagonal ebony with horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none Notes: Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com. Minor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives. Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps. The blade is protected with lacquer. Remove it with acetone before use.