Our handmade Yoshihiro Honyaki knives are handcrafted with extraordinary skill, forged of the highest quality steel according to the traditional methods used in ancient Japanese sword making by our master artisans of incomparable skill, some of which have over 50 years of experience. Honyaki means "true forged" and represents the highest level in Japanese knives, requiring experienced master knifesmiths, versed in the traditional art of sword making. A single piece of White Steel #2 with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 64 to 65, is heated in hearths that reach temperatures in the thousands, quenched in cool water for hardness, and polished with a brilliant mirror finish creating knives of the highest caliber, blending aesthetics and performance.
Our Yoshihiro Honyaki knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted premium Ebony wood handle of the highest quality affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster, and a protective wooden sheath called a "Saya" is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. The Yanagi is a long slicing knife that was designed to slice thin slices of fish for sushi and sashimi. The beauty of its elegant thin blade is its ability to slice through an ingredient in long uninterrupted strokes, preserving its integrity and freshness. The Yanagi is one of the most essential of traditional Japanese knives and is a powerful component in the repertoire of many chefs. Even the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Shipping
Domestic
Orders are processed by our studio in Beverly Hills, California within 1-2 business days. In-stock items are estimated to usually arrive within 2-5 business days (depending on the carrier and excluding holidays).
You will receive an email confirmation of your order within 24 hours of placing your order and an additional email confirmation with tracking information once your order has been shipped. We cannot reroute a shipment after it has left our studio.
International
International customers are welcome! We currently offer shipping to over 100 countries.
International buyers are responsible for any and all Customs fees and taxes incurred in shipping outside the U.S.
Please contact your local Customs office with further inquiries in this issue.
Please keep in mind that each country has their own Customs rules and regulations and it may extend the shipping time.
Return & Exchange Policy
You may return or exchange items in their new or original condition within 14 days of purchase. We do not reimburse any return shipping costs.
Please note that we may request . you to send or email pictures of damaged or defective merchandise.
Exchanges
If you purchased a product from Yoshihiro Cutlery on eBay and you wish to exchange for an alternative product, please email Yoshihiro Cutlery.
Once we have received your item we will send out the desired product after the authorized exchange item has completed our receiving/inspection process.
Items not eligible for return or exchange: Personal Engraving or Custom Knives
Returns
Contact Yoshihiro Cutlery to obtain a Return Authorization Number. (RMA#)
Please note that your return will not be accepted without an RMA#.
Ship your return merchandise to the address provided when you obtained your RMA#. We recommend using an insured and trackable shipping method as we cannot be responsible for anything lost or damaged on its way back to us.
9744 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 205
Beverly Hills, California, 90212
About Yoshihiro Cutlery
 | Yoshihiro Cutlery is a company specializing in handcrafted premium Japanese kitchen knives. With a history of over 100 years, the Yoshihiro knife brand has been a leading provider of premium kitchen cutlery in Japan. In 2008 we began offering our knives worldwide. Our base of operations is in Beverly Hills, California, where we currently offer over 600 selections of premium Japanese knives to the residents of the greater Los Angeles area and internationally through our online store. | 
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The Japanese culture is an exquisite blend of tradition and innovation and the same holds true for the Yoshihiro Brand. Our selections are far and wide from our Honyaki Knife Series, the purest reflection of the traditional art of Japanese sword making, to the ZDP-189 Chefs Knife Series, a vanguard of modern Japanese cutlery synthesizing cutting edge metallurgy with age old traditional techniques. The Yoshihiro Brand is a culmination of seven centuries of tradition intertwining with modern innovation inspired from Japanese ingenuity. |  | Our business philosophy is: "Ichigo Ichie (一期一会)," meaning that every moment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One great knife can be cherished for a lifetime. We sincerely hope that your one great knife will be a Yoshihiro knife. The performance is trusted and used by countless professional chefs worldwide. Our company has inherited the Japanese tradition of beauty and excellence. While knife making is one of the most difficult skills to perfect, it is where Yoshihiro excels. |