UPC 740016867050

• Forged from High Carbon Blue Steel #2 with HRC 63-64. Blue steel #2 outperforms White Steel #2 with better edge retention and its ability to take on a finer edge. Will become extremely sharp with whetstone sharpening.
• 11.8 inch (300mm) single edged blade with a traditional grind. Completely flat ground on front (SHINOGI), concave ground (URASUKI) with flat rim (URAOSHI) on the back.
• Will glide through any type of fish with no pressure. Just start the cut and pull the knife back.
• Simple and elegant design with a handcrafted Magnolia wood Japanese Octagonal shaped handle and a water buffalo horn bolster (COLOR VARIES) for a light and well balanced construction.
• Excellent for Intermediate level chefs. Magnolia wood knife sheath, knife oil, and rust eraser included. Hand wash only and sharpen on quality whetstones. Comes ready to use out of the box. 100% handcrafted in Japan. Not mass produced.

Our handmade Yoshihiro Hongasumi knives are crafted with extraordinary skill by our master artisans to create high quality knives that are indispensable in their craftsmanship and performance. Hongasumi translates as true mist and refers to the beautiful mist like patterns on the blade that are formed when Blue Steel 2 (HRC 63-64) is forged with iron. The craftsmen of Yoshihiro devote the highest attention to detail with an emphasis on refined forging and polishing. Our Yoshihiro Hongasumi knive