Premium Yanagiba Sushi Knife - Blue Steel #2 Honyaki Blade with Buffalo Horn & Ebony Handle - 270mm Japanese Chef Knife for Sashimi, Sushi Preparation & Professional Kitchen Use

Craftsman:
Blacksmith: Kohei Ebuchi(江渕 浩平)
Sharpener (traditional craftsman): Tomoyuki Ajioka(味岡 知行)
Inscription / Pattern: Akimasa Oe(大江 章雅)

The Honyaki knives can only be made by a few skilled craftsmen in Japan in same method as traditional Japanese sword. It is an art of craftsmanship with Japanese traditional techniques, and features outstanding sharpness and durability. The production is very small, due to the difficulty and time-consuming process.

Its blade is made through Honyaki process, so the edge gets very hard and retains its sharpness for a long time.

The honyaki knives cannot be mass-produced. They are primarily for professional chefs and for the most important person because of the highest quality traditional-style Japanese knives.

Used to cut raw seafood and beef into thin slices for Sashimi, etc. Often used in Sushi restaurants. It has a long blade on only one side, keeping the food beautifully cut and fresh.