Yoshihiro Honyaki White Steel Sakimaru Takobiki Mirror Finished Sushi Sashimi Slicing Japanese Chef Knife Ebony Handle Blade Length:11.8" (300mm) achieving a remarkable Rockwell hardness

achieving a remarkable Rockwell hardness of 62-63

while its thin

Each Yoshihiro Honyaki knife is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans

resembles a sword in both form and function

the VG-10 Hammered Damascus Sujihiki is a true masterpiece

Yoshihiro Honyaki White Steel Sakimaru Takobiki Mirror Finished Sushi Sashimi Slicing Japanese Chef Knife Ebony Handle Blade Length:11.8" (300mm) achieving a remarkable Rockwell hardnessHonyaki translates to "true forged" and represents the pinnacle of the traditional Japanese sword making art. Our master craftsmen use the same time honored techniques passed down through generations to forge knives of exceptional quality. These knives are created from a single piece of high carbon steel, requiring extraordinary skill to endure the intense temperatures in the furnace, which can reach thousands of degrees. Our handmade Yoshihiro