Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Blood Groove

Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Blood GrooveThis Yoshikazu Ikeda Mizu Honyaki K tip Yanagiba is a 300mm single bevel sashimi knife forged from Blue #1 carbon steel, best fit for professionals requiring precision raw fish preparation. The blade features honyaki construction with a mirror polish finish and includes a blood groove along the spine. As president of the Sakai Uchihamono Traditional Craftsmen Association, Ikeda is one of few masters capable of forging high carbon honyaki blades, and

while the straighter edge section supports clean push-cuts and long slicing strokes without relying on a curved belly

Measuring 210mm in total length with a 199mm edge

The 168mm edge length and 51mm heel height support general-purpose kitchen tasks

the blade requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation

The combination of hand-forged construction

The Sakai Takayuki Inox Sujihiki 240mm is a double-bevel stainless steel slicer best fit for first-timers

waxed canvas

The double bevel geometry distinguishes this profile from traditional single-bevel deba knives

180 mm 210 mm 240 mm Weight 140 g 160 g 203 g Total Length 313 mm 349 mm 382 mm Tip to Heel Length 172 mm 201 mm 230 mm Blade Height at Heel 44

Steel: Blue 2 Damascus KU Finish Iron Clad

looks beautiful but does not carry a hefty price tag

resulting in a specialized tool dedicated to sashimi preparation