Yoshihiro Honyaki Mirror Finished Blue Steel Yanagi Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife with Sterling Silver Ring Ebony Handle 
      - Size Available in: 10.5"(270mm), 11.8"(300mm), 13"(330mm)
                                            
 



  • Grade: Honyaki
  • Knife Style: Yanagi Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife
  • Material: High Carbon Blue Steel #2
  • Edge Angle: Single Edged
  • Handle Material: Ebony Wood with Silver Ring / Handle Shape: Octagonal
  • Saya Cover: Lacquered Magnolia Wood
  • HRC: 63-64
  • Stain Resistant: Non-Stain Resistant / Professional care need
  • Made in Japan
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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 knife smiths, versed in the traditional art of sword making. A single piece of Blue Steel with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 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 Sterling Silver Ring, 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 Kiritsuke is a long slicing knife that was designed to slice thin slices of fish for sushi and Sashimi, and is one of the most essential of traditional Japanese knives and is a powerful component in the repertoire of many chefs. 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 Kiritsuke is slightly heavier with a with a blade that is wider and a spine that is thicker. The sword tip helps balance the weight of the knife and is recommended for chefs who are interested in a Yanagi Kiritsuke but have a smaller working space. Even the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.

Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. A protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art.

Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpening and honing should be done with only water whetstones. Hand wash and dry only, and do so immediately if working with acidic ingredients. Do not use on objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods.




 
                                                                           

  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.                                                            


    
                                                                                                           
                                                         
                                                       
                   

    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.

                               

                            

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.