Yoshihiro Suminagashi Aoko Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife Ebony wood Handle Blade Length:10.5" (270mm) the simplest of tasks are

the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that embodies both beauty and functionality

Our handmade Yoshihiro Hongasumi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by master artisans

With some artisans boasting over 50 years of experience

ensuring food doesn't stick to the blade for a smoother cutting experience

and decorative garnishing

Yoshihiro Suminagashi Aoko Blue Steel #1 Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife Ebony wood Handle Blade Length:10.5" (270mm) the simplest of tasks areOur handmade Yoshihiro Blue Steel Suminagashi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans, showcasing the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering. The core of Aoko Blue Steel #1, with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 64, is expertly forged with iron to create elaborate finishes. The term Suminagashi, meaning "floating ink," refers to the beautiful marbled wave like patterns that stretch from the tip to