Yoshihiro Mizu Honyaki White Steel #1 Mirror-Finished Namiukashi Yanagi Ebony Handle

Yoshihiro Mizu Honyaki White Steel #1 Mirror-Finished Namiukashi Yanagi Ebony HandleOur handmade Yoshihiro Honyaki knives are crafted with extraordinary skill, forged from the highest quality steel using traditional techniques honed in ancient Japanese sword making. Each knife is meticulously handcrafted by our master artisans, many with over 50 years of experience. The term Honyaki, meaning "true forged," signifies the pinnacle of Japanese knife craftsmanship, demanding the expertise of seasoned smiths well versed in the ancient art

The knife features a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted Rosewood handle

as well as some meats

though the same hardness means ZDP-189 requires more skill and proper equipment if sharpening or edge repair is needed

ensuring that every slice is precise

The blade is polished to a brilliant mirror finish

The Yoshihiro Ginsan Yanagi knife features a traditional Japanese-style premium Ebony handle

but it also helps preserve the integrity of the high-quality steel used in the blade

with its rounded tip allowing for clean and controlled slices when angled along the cutting board

like all Yoshihiro knives

this knife features a completely flat ground on the front (shinogi) and a concave ground (urasuki) with a flat rim (uraoshi) on the back

Handle Material: Magnolia

even during extended use